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Episode-868- Wade Bowlin on Bug Out Vehicles

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Modern Survival| 51 Comments
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Wade's 5-Ton XM820

Wade's 5-Ton XM820

Wade Bowlin is a self described computer nerd, network engineer, business guy, gear head, gun nut, survival junkie and prepping maniac. He joins us today to discuss bug out vehicles (BOVs).

Wade will talk to us about different ideas like: new vehicles, RVs, old vehicles, and most importantly military vehicles and trailers.  Wades bug out location is approximately 1200 west of his current location so he has put a lot of thought into getting there and have come up with two solutions:  Fast and agile or slow and tough.  My personal choices are a 2010 Ford F-150 Raptor and a 1971 AM General XM820.

Join Wade and I today as we Discuss…

  • What makes a good BOV
  • What about newer vehicles vs old vehicles
  • Where do you find and buy military surplus vehicles
  • Choosing a daily driver or special use vehicles
  • What items should you stock in your BOV at all times
  • What you should know before you buy a military vehicle
  • What a duce and a half may be a better option than a 5 ton
  • The good and bad of automatic and manual transmissions
  • What are the best resources for learning more about military vehicles
  • The value and simplicity of military technical manuals

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

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Episode-444- Setting Up A Low Cost Bug Out Location (BOL)

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Modern Survival| 12 Comments
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We talk a lot about Bug Out Locations on the show and in the forum, most listeners are more than aware by now of what they are, why you would want one and what makes a good one.   Many may also be under the belief that a BOL is beyond their financial reach.  Now for many a fully stocked second home full of survival goodies may very well be unaffordable in their current lifestyle, yet just about anyone can create a niece little hide away and at worse case have a bit of real estate diversifying their investments.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • How cheap real raw land can be even in fertile areas
  • How owning a spot of land can save you a lot of money
  • When all else fails there is always the tent
  • The teardrop trailer
  • Converting cargo trailers
  • The RV and the story of “Snob Hill”
  • The underground cache – how not to have it all destroyed
  • The empty shack bring your generator, propane and window unit AC
  • Life underground, you can do it but you may not like it
  • Encouraging native wild life, plant and animal
  • The beauty of the “Danger Shooting Range” sign
  • Fencing even just wire makes a difference
  • The hidden entrance, easy and effective
  • The importance of a TO&E and how to develop one

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

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Episode-433- Setting Up A Bug Out Location

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Modern Survival| 11 Comments
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Based on the response from yesterday I am going to do a show today on setting up a BOL (bug out location).  This should be a good show and will differ from previous shows on the subject as I will be discussing far more about what to do with the location than how to choose it and what to look for in its selection.  Though we will cover a bit of that to make the episode complete.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • What is a bug out location and what is its purpose?
  • Why being to remote can back fire
  • The value of a line of sight neighbor
  • Interviewing neighbors before you buy
  • On remote land you have hide everything you can’t bring in with you
  • The one thing you never want at a BOL
  • Balancing the risks vs. the reward of neighbors
  • Wild life and wild plants
  • Permanent crops and blend them into the surroundings
  • The advantages of underground structures
  • The steel container (the good, bad and ugly)
  • Water on property is golden (even seasonal)
  • The RV and the Storage Facility not ideal but damn good
  • Guns, ammo, trapping gear and fishing equipment
  • Seeds, gardening supplies and fertilizer
  • Go with long term storage food for everything short of a few weeks
  • All in all I prefer a very small community to a isolated retreat

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Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.

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Episode-309- 10 Thoughts on Rural Living

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Modern Survival| 6 Comments
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OK folks I am back from the Arkansas Bug Out Location from our mini vacation.  It was great as always and Dorothy and I really had a great opportunity to learn, think and plan for our very near future.  So today I thought I would share what we experienced with you.

Additionally the house keeping segment was a bit long today but for two reasons.

1. I wanted to give you a bit more data on the Members Support Brigade.  Specificly some of the benefits which now include…

  • Several e-publications by James T. Stevens
  • 10% off of everything at Ron Hoods site
  • A free lifetime membership to Safe Castle’s discount club
  • 10% off all purchases from Western Botanicals
  • Premium videos available only to members

2. I wanted to let you know that James Stevens new book, “Making the Best of Basics” is available until midnight tonight at the pre launch price of only 29.95 with a free audio CD.  At midnight the price goes up 5 bucks and no more free CD.   This offer expired last night but since I was late letting everyone know and yesterday’s show was pre recorded I talked to James and got a 1 day extension.  Please note this is not a “marketing tactic”, I just wanted to get you guys one last chance to get the free CD and lower price if you are interested in a copy of the book.  You can get thhe book at this link – Making the Best of Basics

The main topic of today’s show is the advantages of country living so tune in today to hear my thoughts on…

  • In the country you are surrounded by teachers
  • The “freedom to walk” and what that really means
  • How people are different and the same
  • Why in the country words like silence and noise have new meanings
  • Why we seem to be naturally content with less stuff in the country vs the city
  • Why we feel less exposed to danger in rural life
  • How recreational activities like shooting don’t attract the police
  • Improvements in mental and physical health when you live in the country
  • Why country living isn’t for everyone and how some people
  • How all of these things are actually directly tied to prepping and self suffiency
  • Why preppers value their lives more then the average Joe
  • Why most people just don’t understand the quest for self suffiency

Resources for today’s show…

To receive a 5% discount on all orders from Western Botanicals just mention the code “survival” when calling in your order or mention the code in the comments section when you place your order online.  Remember Member Support Brigade Members get a 10% discount code and many other benefits.

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show

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Episode-289- Bug In or Bug Out – 12 Questions to Ask

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Modern Survival| 3 Comments
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In the event of a disaster should you bug in or bug out (shelter in place or evacuate) is a big topic in many forums, email lists and among modern survivalists in general.  There are times when the question is easy to answer and times when it can be difficult.  The key is your life and the lives of those you love can hang in the balance of this decision so today we discuss 12 question to ask before you have to make the decision.

Tune in today as we consider the following questions…

  • Which choice gives you the best chance of survival for the scenario at hand? (this is not always clear)
  • How well prepared are you to bug in?
  • What exactly are you prepared for? (a forest fire is far different from local rioting)
  • Have evacuation orders been given?
  • What is the nature and probable duration of the threat?
  • Well staying put change anything as far as “saving your home”?
  • Where will you go and how will you get there?
  • Do you own a bug out location or have double up plans or no place to go at all?
  • Will you be able to help your community if you stay?
  • What will the impact of staying or going be on your family, can they handle what you can?
  • What can you take with you and what must you leave behind?
  • If you leave what exactly is waiting for you at your destination?

The time to answer these questions is not in the middle of a disaster but right now.  At this point you can plan, form contingencies and be prepared for a variety of outcomes. That way if the day comes your mind is ready to act and you can make the best use of the resources you have.  As always how you act and how you think is more important then your resources.

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-276- Listener Questions for 9-14-09

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Modern Survival| 11 Comments
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Today we do another round of listener questions on all kinds of stuff like alternative energy, gardening, real estate, bug out locations and more.

First let me take a moment to mention the sad passing of Linda Rawles (wife of James Wesley Rawles).  James have hugely contributed to the survivalist and prepper movement over the past few years.  Let me state as a husband myself that when a man gives this much his wife must give as well and his actions are driven as much by his passion to help others as to be a good husband and provider.  I can only imagine what it is like to loose the woman who is the love of your life.  Please think of James and send him your thoughts and prayers during this time.  (You can see James’ post about his loss on his blog here)

Second the audio today is not as good as usual (ironic as to my comments to aspiring podcasters today).  There is a setting on the recorder that got changed and I did not notice it until I got to my office.  I apologize but will be REMOVING COMMENTS asking me about the audio today since I have posted the reason for it already.  In addition to the accidentally changed setting part of today’s audio issue were the heavy rain pounding on the car.

Tune in today to hear me answer…

  • What will happen with the health care debate?  (please not NOT what I want to happen but what I think WILL HAPPEN and remember you guys asked, lots of you asked)
  • What does it mean if land is zoned “commercial” or more importantly when a commerical piece of land is selling WAY below market value, what can it teach us about buying land and real estate?
  • How the hell do you deal with squash groups?
  • Can social programs work at a very local government level?
  • What can you do for a garden if your yard is fully shaded?
  • Is it too late to start a garden in north for the fall, what crops are best for fall gardening?
  • What if someone owns the mineral rights to land you are considering buying?
  • What advice do I have for a person wanting to start up their own podcast?
  • How do you get your employer on board with disaster planning?
  • When it comes to green energy and food preps do the “ends justify the means”?

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-208- Survival Podcast Audience Questions 5-28-09

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Modern Survival| 1 Comment
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We are continuing a series of listener questions today.   Since it was done from the “mobile studio” there are no call ins or anything.  These are all questions sent in by email, asked in comments, asked on the survival forum, etc.

I would like to do this type of show for the rest of the week so if you want to have a question answered send me an email to jack@thesurvivalpodcast.com with the subject line “question for Jack”

Tune in to hear me answer these questions today…

  • Would a pandemic with a high fatality decrease rural property values long term?
  • How do you harvest potatoes with out damaging them?
  • What additional security measures can you add to your BOL?
  • What are some options for people dependent on Public Transportation?
  • How do you best arm yourself when traveling where guns are not permitted?
  • How do you deal with long term sewage/waste at a BOL?
  • Are there or have there been any true physical survival communities?  Rational one?
  • What options are there for using public property for permaculture production?
  • How do you best deal with septic/waste treatment on a long term basis at a BOL?

Resources for Today’s Show

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-204- Bug Out Location – Questions, Considerations and Options

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Modern Survival| 11 Comments
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Today’s show covers the concept of setting up a bug out location, also referred to as a BOL or a fall back location.  When you are not bugging out (like most of the time) they also serve as great real estate investments, tax deductions and vacation spots.

However there are some real gotchas to watch out for.  If you go the low cost route you need to make sure to get the costs of improvements via quotes and asking the right questions before you buy.  If you are crossing state lines there are more questions and considerations.

Tune in today to hear about options, gotchas and what I have learned by managing and improving my own little 5 acres in the Ouachita Mountains.

Resources for Today’s Show

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-198- Thoughts on Selecting a Bug Out Location

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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Today’s broadcast discusses options for setting up, finding and selection of a bug out location,  (also called a BOL or fall back location).   There is also a bit of follow up on yesterdays show about the swine flu and some other little pieces of advice.

Tune in today to hear about…

  • How far is far enough away, how close is to close
  • Does a BOL have to be remote, think about Hurricane Katrina
  • Why a bug out location is a highly personal choice and what you want is most important
  • Hidden gotchas to watch out for in buying a second piece of property
  • Why tent camping is not a good idea for your BOL and why you really need a structure ASAP
  • Starting with an outbuilding is a good option
  • Thoughts on over looked benefits of mountain land
  • My personal big 4, (water on property, guns are acceptable, land is good for growing food and livestock are welcome in the community)
  • Is the Northwest the most ideal place, thoughts on rough winters and possible global cooling
  • Watch out for potential annexation by surrounding towns/cities
  • Buyers covenants are good, home owners associations are evil!
  • If you move permanently to your BOL you no longer have a fall back position
  • Stay away from major roads, roving hordes are not the only reason
  • Know the community you have chosen before you buy
  • The hidden danger on land that borders “National Forest”, etc.
  • Have redundancy options for your well, (manual, solar, something not grid dependent)
  • Using slope to your advantage with water harvesting

Resources for Today’s Show

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-158- Remote Location Prepping

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Modern Survival| 2 Comments
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This podcast was done a day in advance and is being published while we are away doing some remote preparations of our own at our Arkansas bug out location.  So I thought today woud be a good day to cover that exact subject.

Tune in today to hear about

  • Low cost rain catch systems
  • Storing food safely
  • Thoughts on remote weapons and ammo storage
  • Setting up a local bank account and safety deposit box
  • Hiring a local person to keep an eye on things
  • Starting up raised beds
  • Permaculture options that you don’t have to be on site to do
  • How you can enhance local forage with simple things like mulch and pruning
  • Be on alert when arriving at your remote location
  • Alternative energy and water options
  • Tips on getting good deals on remote property
  • Using your creativity to improve your property

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon.   Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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