Essentials for Choosing the Perfect Bug Out Location:
The purpose of a bug out location is to get away from the chaos, and potential dangers, a SHTF situation can generate. Staying Put is preferred but here are some things to consider when choosing a bug out location.
Distance - far enough away from the madness yet close enough without driving for many hours (or days)
Seclusion - difficult to find, off the main roads, good tree cover
Routes to Get There - plan at least three different routes that will ensure you arrive safely
Shelter - have a pre-fab shelter on site or bring something to live in comfortably
Water - should have a good source of water nearby that isn't too public
Self-Sufficiency - able to provide/sustain garden, livestock, fire wood, hunting, fishing, source of electricity (solar, wind, and/or water)
Climate Friendly - be sure to choose an area you feel confident you can survive, long-term, with every aspect of the climate
Security - easy to be defended and secured
Natural Threats - should not be prone to earthquakes, flooding, forest fires, tornadoes, or hurricanes
Red Tape - avoid government regulations like zoning, building permits, etc.
NOTE: Consider that the terrain to the selected bugout location may prevent or delay First Responders in an emergency. Generally, insurance companies will not insure properties without an official/government 911 address so structures may not be eligible to be covered by [home owner] insurance. Additionally, properties/structures that are not occupied for long periods of time may be considered "vacation" properties and may carry higher insurance premiums if they are eligible to be insured. If you are serious about a total "off-grid" location, consider these and other potential risks.
Alternative Bug Out Locations:
Bugging out to the wilderness may not be feasible or the best option. For those that truly want to survive a SHTF situation for an extended period of time, forget the woods, look in these places that are, or should be, near you, your home or office, so you can evacuate to either temporarily, or for a longer period of time.
Private Land You Own or Are Buying
Home/Property of a Relative or Trusted [Family] Friend
Federal Public Land - National Parks
State-Owned Land - State Parks
Campgrounds
Industrial Parks/Buildings (Factories or Warehouses)
Ghost Towns
Abandoned Office Buildings
Areas Along Power Line Easements
Abandoned Logging Roads
Hunting Camps
Caves and Abandoned Mines
Old Churches
Abandoned Train Cars
Empty Farmhouses/Properties
JunkYards (without the junkyard dog)
Resources: [Article 1] [Article 2] [Article 3] [Article 4] Off-Grid Living Survival Communities Shelters for Off-Grid Living and Emergencies Knowing When It's Time to BugOut Prepare an Evacuation Checklist Defending Your Bug Out Location [Author's Reference Link]
[11-Cs Basic Emergency Kit] [14-Point Emergency Preps Checklist] [Immediate Steps to Take When Disaster Strikes] [Learn to be More Self-Sufficient] [The Ultimate Preparation] [P4T Main Index]
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