One of our most popular podcasts here at Survivalist Prepper is the podcast we did about the challenges of bugging out. This week we decided to replay the podcast, along with adding some updated information.

This podcast was first published around 3 years ago. Since then our audience has grown, and we have quite a bit more information on bugging out and bug out bags here at Survivalist prepper.

At the end of these show notes I added some of our other articles and podcasts on bugging out that go into more detail if you are interested in digging a little deeper.

The Challenges of Bugging Out

As preppers we love to watch movies about apocalyptic scenarios and even TV shows like The Walking Dead. While these shows are great for giving us food for thought, bugging out will be more of a challenge than it is in these moveies and TV shows.

Below is a list of what we talked about in the show, and some things we need to think about if we plan on being realistic about what bugging out will really be like.

When All Else Fails

None of us want to bug out, or even rank bugging out high on our prepping priorities list. But the truth is, in some scenarios it may be unavoidable.

In the show we shared some of the responses we received from our audience about what it would take for them to bug out and leave all their prepping supplies behind.

A few of the responses included natural disasters, the neighborhood or home becoming unsafe overrun, as well as nuclear disasters and pandemics.

Bug Out Planning

Planning is one of the most important aspects of bugging out. Bugging out basically makes us a refugee, and we are far more likely to survive if we have a plan.

Having a plan not only means knowing where you are going, it also means taking into account your current personal situation and environment.

Bug Out Locations

We’ve all heard the statement “If you are planning on bugging out into the woods you are doomed.” While there are some people where this situation would be feasible, it’s not a good survival strategy for most of us.

Not only do we need to think about where we re going, but also our timing, escape routes, and other challenges we might face while bugging out.

Getting out of the immediate danger zone, avoiding hazards (including people) and picking the right time to evacuate all need to be considered depending on your geographical location, and disaster scenario.

Family Coordination