Safety should be the number one priority in any situation and we're about to show you why it's unsafe to attempt trekking when bugging out.
Humans are constantly overestimating their abilities and in a life and death situation, it could very well cost you you’re life. People who have never hiked long distances with a heavy load on their back have no idea what it takes to make yourself keep going when you’re tired. People, who have served in the military, know exactly what I’m talking about. It can come down to sheer will and determination.
Walking not only burns a lot of calories, but it leaves you in a weakened state, especially if you have been walking for several days. If you were forced to fight hand to hand after walking 10 miles, your chances of winning are slim to none. You just won’t have the energy needed to win.
If your bugging out on foot, I can only imagine that it’s because you have no other option, not because you think it will allow you to be more concealed. We have all seen the hikers on TV or people in movies take off with only a few items and survive. Trust me when I say it’s all fake, and the average person won’t last more than 2 days if they are lucky.
When traveling on foot, you can only carry so much weight and oddly enough, extra water is one of the first things untrained people will discard. They do this because they figure thy can find the water they need along the way. By the time they realize they were wrong, it’s too late.
Now I know that many of you like myself have water filters like “LifeStraw” that you can carry with you, but these are only designed to be used as a last choice, not to fill your canteen with. For that, you will need a much better water filter, like the Katadyn water filter that I carry, in addition to my LifeStraw.
The big thing is that there are not nearly as many water sources around as you may think, and many of these that are, are contaminated. Remember, those filters do NOT remove Chemicals from the water and they can make you just as sick if you drink contaminated water.
Something else many people don’t think of is if they are walking through heavily forested areas; there are also wildlife dangers, such as snakes and bears. These too can kill you and you will be just as dead as if you had been shot.
You will also be exposed to the elements while traveling and this can lead you to sickness or heat stroke in a weakened state. Heat, cold, even wind can take a terrible toll on the body and if your body is weakened from walking while carrying weight on your back, it could spell your demise.
No, my friend, bugging out on foot is never a good idea, but if you think there is a chance you may be forced to do it, like maybe you live in a big city, then you need to do some serious training my friend. Don’t just train, but seek advice from an experienced backpacker or hiker now and practice every chance you get. If you live in the city, then actually walk the path you intend to take and have a friend pick you up at your destination. Do this often!
If you have a car or two, you'll want to plan on using it for an emergency situation. If you don't have a car, be sure to find a family member or a friend who can help you out in the event of an emergency.
Source: American Preppers Online
Die hard survivor, … anyone?
Bugging out is exponentially dangerous in comparison to being in a defensible well thought out position with resources
If you have to bug out. On foot is the best way. If you don’t know your surrounding countryside stay home and hide. Creeks rivers lakes roads. Know where your going before you make that decision. If you’re prepared and know these things it’s a mini vacation.
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I am older would hate to think about walking the 70 miles to my bug out spot. So we have an old 70 chevy van, and a 4wheeler. but we have marked the walking path just in case.
A lot of people have a false impression of what it’s like out in the wilderness. They think it’s the land of plenty. I’d suggest to them go try it for a weekend before you ink it in as your primary choice.
In a SHTF event, most vehicles will be useless because the roads will be clogged.
Having an ATV or dirt bike makes you a great target for being shot to steal it
Living with limited resources 45 minutes away by car from civilization cured me of any “Snow White Syndrome” (expectations of the bounty of the forest and cuteness of forest animals). Now, I’m only interested in bugging out if the SHTF scenario is short term.
Special forces teams insert pretty far away from the target area and move by foot in, why? Because vehicles are a large target that is limited to a certain route
Vehicle routes clogged or covered easy, one has to move unpredictably. Those who are in control understand the topography and bottlenecks, in the event of SHTF.