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

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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 … Continue reading →

Episode-242- Overlooked Preps for Modern Survivalists

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Today I go through a variety of items many preppers overlook or even if they have them in place they are not organized as part of their preps.  Some are simple and practical like certain overlooked forms of insurance.  We look at the simple value of spare sets of keys, contact lists, over the counter meds and more. Don’t forget the pets, we talk about that a bit too today.  I also cover things like practic drills, safety deposit boxes (why you need one, you may not have thought of this), simple cheap AC invertors, simple back up battery power … Continue reading →

Episode-198- Thoughts on Selecting a Bug Out Location

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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 … Continue reading →

Episode-179- The Bug Out Bag

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Today’s podcast covers putting together a bug out bag (BOB), also known as the 72 hour kit or three day survival bag.  In today’s show we cover things like what goes in a BOB, what type of bag is best to use, the purpose of a bug out kit and more. Today we discuss, The purpose of a 72 Hour Kit – getting to safety not spending three days at home. Ideas for food items that keep you nourished on the go and are easy to obtain The advantages of a “back pack” over a duffel bag Ideas for wet … Continue reading →

Episode-148- Bug Out Planning and Documentation

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Today’s show covers the formalized planning and documentation process I have personally developed to handle any situation where bugging out is required.  This plan is designed to keep decision making logical and get family members in touch with each other and to rally points on the way to your Bug Out Location should the ability to rally at home firt be compromised. Tune in today to hear… Planning your initiaion sequence and requirements Setting up and utilizing means of communicaiton during a bug out Know where to go – 3 locations – 3 routes and for both long distance and … Continue reading →

Episode-28- The Importance of Documention of Survival and Evacuation Plans

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Many survivalists feel that the best course of action is to be totally covert with plans. This can be a real mistake because in a true emergency it is likely you will need assistance from and want to provide help to other family members. Documentation of your plans can help you get back together in the highly likely event that your family is separated when an emergency or disaster hits. Tune in today as we discuss… The importance of printing and organizing your planning documentation Listing and ranking all your potential threats Documentation of your response and planning for each … Continue reading →

Episode-24- Equiping the 72 Hour Emergency Kit aka – The Bug Out Bag

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On the Survival Podcast today we discuss assembling a 72 hour emergency kit also known as the bug out bag. We will discuss what items to include, how to get the most out of your supplies and more. Important Note of Correction – In the intro to today’s show I briefly mentioned some current events including the failure of two more banks and a short fall in the Gas Tax due to Americans driving less. On the show I reported the short fall at 14 billion dollars, the actual federal short fall is 5 billion and the 14 billion is … Continue reading →