02/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky
You’ve already got your bug-out bags (BOBs) and you have several bug-out locations in mind. Everyone in the family knows what to do when SHTF, but how do you know when it’s time to bug out? (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com)
When it comes to bugging out, you need to be realistic and observant. Prepare your BOB and gear right now, if you haven’t done so already. No one can predict when exactly a survival scenario will take place, but if you’ve already prepared, then you’ve already won half the battle. (Related: What’s in YOUR bug out bag? 10 must-have multipurpose survival tools.)
To get a head start, observe everything happening around you. Estimate events, and compare the possible outcomes with the probable. Once you’ve narrowed down your list, decide on the best course of action and act “when you know and feel it is the time to do so.”
There are 14 keys that will help you pick up on things before SHTF. Remember that the more events you tick off from the list below, the higher the chance of a disaster is. Here are some signs that you need to watch out for:
Remember that this is an incomplete list so you still need to be vigilant. The sad thing is, despite these telltale signs, not everyone will try to prepare for the inevitable need to bug out.
The best thing to do is to plan ahead, don’t tell anyone about your plans, and be self-sufficient so you can keep yourself and your family alive when SHTF.
If you don’t know how to pack a BOB, check out the list below:
Items to include in each BOB:
You can divide these items between several BOBs for your family:
You can learn more about prepping and survival at Bugout.news.
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