The days of the average survivalist being able to throw a few things in a bag and head out to survive are pretty much over.

With our requirements for materials, supplies, and equipment increasing in recent years, the bug-out trailer has become a great way of addressing the new demands!

Survival trailers, while not being a new concept, are quickly growing in popularity. What exactly is a Survival Trailer? We are not talking about Travel Trailers here but something completely different.

It is a trailer with storage and survival equipment in it that can be quickly hooked to the back of a car or truck and be ready to go in a couple of minutes. They are found in many sizes and configurations but are usually designed to be used off-road as well as on the highway.

So what is in a Survival trailer? The quick answer to that is anything you want! Besides the obvious like water, fuel and supplies, some even have an attached tent and a kitchen sink as well.

I personally like the ones that are used primarily for storage and have a desk of sorts that can be used for whatever is needed, from cooking to radio communications and First aid. Plenty of room for spare water and fuel is a must for me too. Whether you drive a small or large vehicle, a survival trailer can give you a lot more room for bug out bags and equipment as well as food when the time comes.

The bug-out trailer is a compromise between a simple bug-out bag and a larger storage shed or even a room in a house.

It is affordable, mobile and you can store a lot of stuff in it, depending on how you design it!

To learn more about bug out trailers and their many uses, check out American Preppers Online.

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