It helps you get a good idea of how much ground you can realistically cover during a Bug Out Scenario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHaving an evacuation plan is great\u2026 But have you ever actually used it?<\/h3>\n
By backpacking the routes that you plan to take in a Bug Out situation, you greatly increase your chances of surviving a real life disaster.<\/p>\n
Hit the trails, study the surroundings, and take plenty of notes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Figure out how far you can comfortably hike every day.<\/li>\n
- Take note of what natural resources lie along your route.<\/li>\n
- Be on the lookout for any possible dangers, and figure out how you can avoid them.<\/li>\n
- Take your maps and mark the location of every watering hole or possible emergency shelters that are near your route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Test your gear now when your life\u2019s not on the line.<\/h3>\n
The last thing you need in your bug out bag is a bunch of crappy gear that doesn\u2019t hold up out the trail. Now is the time to start testing that gear.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re out on the trail, ask yourself these important gear questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- How easy is it to use?<\/li>\n
- How many times did you actually use that piece of gear and was it really a necessity?<\/li>\n
- Was there a piece of gear that you wish you would\u2019ve had?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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