Comments on: What makes a good bug out vehicle?

By: Security Guy

Security Guy — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:31:24 +0000

Its hard to beat a dirt bike for getting out tough situations, the only problem is you can't carry a bunch of equipment with you.

By: JC in AZ

JC in AZ — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:36:01 +0000

Exactly. All those snorkels and mud tires are about worthless when you live in Arizona. We don't get stuck in mud, we overheat. So my list of priorities would be a little different.

By: GoneWithTheWind

GoneWithTheWind — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:13:47 +0000

Consider a white pickup, cargo van or older suburban. Since you cannot predict what the bugout situation will be consider that you want to melt into the background. white vehicles are everywhere, your city uses them to check water meters. Your electric company uses them to read the meter and contractors use them. They are ubiquitous and do not attract attention.

By: Damage4Hire

Damage4Hire — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:08:00 +0000

I'm gearing up my 1988 Chevy Suburban. It's a tank, has 9 seatbelts, tons of cargo space inside as well as on the roof rack, tons of power, can take a hit and could pull down a house. It's not cheap getting a good BOV ready to go, but it's worth it. An understanding wife is also a big help. Mine just rolls her eyes and let's me do my thing.
I live on a very remote and well guarded/gated military base which is nice for the peace of mind, but a move to Juneau, Alaska (my home town) is in the sort of near future. I like to be out of the way. Thanks for the post, upinak… looks like I'm going to need a couple of sleds as well… good stuff.
Be well, gentlemen.

By: upinak

upinak — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:03:34 +0000

ATV or Sled (snowmachine) is the way to go in Alaska. Everything, everyone has discribed will only work in certain areas in Alaska and since it is very densely forested with permafrost/drunken forests and lost of musk kep, regular trucks and the like don’t always work.

I have a ATV (Grizz 350 with a wench) and a Sled (skidoo tundra) that both have hitches for my “packing” bucket, which is actually a loading bucket for hunting moose. I can put durable “tires” on or take them off due to the terrain as well as the time of year for weather. It can also float when needed.

It depends on region. As much as I would like to take my truck(s) with my sled and atv on a hitch… you just can’t do it. Always have some type of alternative.

By: william barentine

william barentine — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:07:15 +0000

BTW:
Buy a decent pair of boots!
Do not make the mistake of just trying on a pair in your size and packing them away!
I did.
I paid with pain!
My feet were severly blistered on the heels and balls of the feet.
In less than a week, I was barely able to even walk!
I spent 10 day in those things, and discovered all the things that could go wrong….
Like:
Not having another pair as back-up’s, in a different style, manufacturer, and so forth.
I learned the hard way, and I was in a place that was 15 miles from the nearest town, even further from medical assistance if needed.
So, be careful with your feet, watch what you buy, and buy the best you can afford…
(Walmart is not on the top of any of my lists, like: Sports authority, Big 5 sporting goods, Target, Foot locker, etc, etc!)
Most places import all their shoes/boots from CHINA!
Even the managers there showed me the fallacy of the stuff they sell….Injection molded junk, and badly assembled on a good day!
Buy your shoes/boots from places like: Buster Brown, and Redwing!

By: William Barentine

William Barentine — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:32:14 +0000

As a tried and true way to "bug Out" ,lest we not forget the best way we have been using since we learned to pick ourselves up off the floor!
Our own 2 feet!
You may not be able to carry much, but you don't need: gas, tires, spare parts, etc…
And I can see a vehicle much easier than I could a person, especially one that is smart enought to avoid roads, etc.
Or, get a mountain bike, put some saddle bags on it, or even a 'trike" kinda slow and awkward in rough areas!
Be sure to either carry spare tires and tubes, and a patch kit and pump, OR, get the newest solid tires..they never go flat!
With a little bit of ingenuity, you can rig a small 2 x 4 trailer on a hitch, and pull along quite a bit with you!
Don't rely on motorized vehicles that may be apt to ruined by an emp, or if you run out of gas.
Get an older model truck, with NO computer system, and carry spare parts:
battery, starter, alternator, ignition, points, condensor, rotor, cap, wires, plugs, etc.
Learn how to use an 8lb or larger propane tank to run that engine, if you have ever have the need!

By: William Barentine

William Barentine — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:17:55 +0000

My BOV is already at my site…..
No sense in trying to outrun any radios, bullets, helicopters, etc.
I have determined after hours of reading, and becoming mentally defunct by now, that I am NOT one to become a REFUGEE!
Just not my lifestyle….
Stay within 2 hours maximum drive of your "site" and leave at the first warning or, be trapped.
(prep your site with everything you will need, and make it safe)

By: Chrome Letters

Chrome Letters — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:26:37 +0000

Cool Car!

By: daniel

daniel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:39:40 +0000

get a semi