There are several “staples” in every prepared survivalist's “get through it” arsenal.
Obviously, the stuff in that arsenal include water, food, shelter options, first aid materials, fire making materials, firearms and ammunition at the very minimum.
It also should include a survival bow, arrows and the ability to use them.
A survival bow expands your options for hunting and for self-defense and it is virtually silent, or at least as silent as anyone can reasonably expect a weapon to be.
Even better, if the bottom truly falls out, once you deplete your supply of ammunition, your bow and arrow kit is an effective “do or die” fallback.
On the following page, we cover why every survivalist should have at least one reliable bow and arrow kit in their survival arsenal.
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While I agree with the idea. I suggest that a compound bow is better left in a bug out location than a bugbout bag or vehicle. They are highly technical and require tools to maintain. A simple long bow or recurve doesn’t need ad much in the field maintenance I am informed.
Having said that a modern compound bow is a dream to shoot a 50 odd pound draw weight bow can feel like a 20 pound bow to draw and hold. Very good for kids and those with weaker arms.
I’d still prefer a recurve or longbow for bugging out with and a compound at the destination.
Compounds are also far more compact though they take up more space than a recurve or long bow they are much shorter in general. Also they’re strung all the time, no need to lose time stringing them. It is a balance between the few problems (carrying maintenance tools in the field) and the lighter pull for a given weight, a faster cast and a shorter overall length though greater width when packing them.