Bug Out Bag Essentials Checklist

75 Bug Out Bag List Essentials [2024 Update]

A Bug Out Bag List is Not One Size Fits All Quite simply, we at Bug Out Bag Academy believe an excellent bug out bag starts with a great Bug Out Bag List. It doesn’t necessarily mean everything you put on the list will end up going into your bag… But at least you’ve got a pretty good idea of where to start. The last thing we want is for people like you to not start because you don’t know... Keep reading

Top Bug Out Bag Comparison

Best Bug Out Bags Comparison

The first and most important item in every Bug Out Bag List is most likely the bag itself. It doesn’t take long to realize that looking for a bag to use for your bug out bag can be a daunting task. There are plenty of options and an exhaustible list of great choices. At Bug Out Bag Academy, we like to keep things as simple as possible. For your convenience, we’ve dug up reviews and compared several of the best... Keep reading

Bug Out Bag Contents

Bug Out Bag Checklist: Why You Need One and Why We’re Giving Ours Away

Why are we writing a bug out bag guide or what all needs to be included on your bug out bag checklist? Well, if you’re like us, it doesn’t take long to feel anxious or uneasy about where the world is headed when glancing at today’s headlines. Seemingly, not a day goes by that news doesn’t flash across our televisions or computer screens reporting of the latest catastrophic natural disaster, terrorist attack or threat, or even the imminent collapse of some... Keep reading

Car Emergency Kit Survival

25 Car Emergency Kit “Must Haves” to Rule Any Road [Updated for 2022]

While the weatherman is already promising inclement weather and record snow and ice storms, we at Bug Out Bag Academy have been reviewing our car emergency kit for whatever is still to come… Now you may be thinking, “isn’t that what bug out bags are for – in case of emergencies?” And you would be absolutely right! But roadside emergency preparedness is special in that it goes far beyond your basic bug out bag needed for survival. (If you have... Keep reading

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Meet America’s Wilderness Survival Expert

Wilderness survival is admittedly not one of my strong areas, being from a “big city” and all… So today, I want to introduce you to someone whom has taught me a lot about that and a lot more over the past several years. Chances are he will humbly disagree with the title I gave him above, but for me I like to think it suits him well. 🙂 Keep reading and I bet you’ll want to learn from him, too!... Keep reading

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How to Prepare for an Earthquake [+ Essential Emergency Supplies You Need!]

Could an earthquake occur near you? You may be surprised. Just in case, here’s what I’ve found on how to prepare for an earthquake. Chances are you’re reading this because you’ve either seen the recent news, or if you’re near the epicenter, you’ve felt the actual tremors. But just in case this is all news to you, Southern California is experiencing its strongest series of earthquakes in more than 20 years, including a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurring near Ridgecrest, CA.... Keep reading

How to choose the right bug out bag

How to Choose the Best Bug Out Bag for You

The best bug out bag there is, is one that is accessible and lightweight and tailored to suit your individual needs. Many people automatically assume that if a crisis ensues, they’ll be able to get far away from the scene easily by car. In a true “bug out” situation though, you can’t rely on roads to get you where you need to go. That’s where everyone else will be, causing all sorts of traffic jams and mayhem. Simply recall the... Keep reading

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Best Survival Axe Review – This Ain’t Your Pa’s Rusty Hatchet

Will you ever need to hack, slash, pull, pry, saw, pierce, or pound your way to safety? This Survival Axe multi-tool is large enough to do some serious damage if needed, but compact enough to fit into the glove box of your vehicle or your bug out bag… If you like what you see after reading this review, Click Here to Use Coupon Code “10BUGOUT” at Checkout & Save 10% — Recently, the fine folks at Off Grid Tools reached... Keep reading

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Fire Safety at Home – Are Your Smoke Detectors…Expired?

We just had a new baby girl in our household… (Yikes!)   So naturally, as “The Protector” I’ve been going around making sure everything meant to keep us safe is in good operating condition.   Speaking of, is it too early to start cleaning my gun collection?   Anyway, it’s a good thing I went poking around…   As you know, part of preparedness success is prevention of emergencies in the first place.   This includes Fire Safety at Home…... Keep reading

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“Is Prepping Reserved for Crazy People?” A Thoughtful Response to Skeptics

Recently, I saw someone asking a question about prepping on the popular question and answer site, Quora.   The questioner so eloquently asked: “Are preppers crazy, or do they have a point?”   That was it, no further elaboration needed apparently! I normally don’t entertain internet trolls and just keep scrolling, but for some reason this one stuck with me. I mean, maybe this person was legitimately searching for justification to go against the grain of society and begin prepping themselves.... Keep reading

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How to Choose the Best Knife for Your Bug Out Bag [+6 Expert Top Picks!]

Have you heard the saying, “The best knife for your bug out bag is the one you have on you at the moment you need it?” If you’ve ever found yourself without when you needed one, you know this all too well to be true.   That said, a good, reliable knife is one of the most valuable additions to your Bug Out Bag you can make.   Reason being… Your knife will likely be your primary tool when building... Keep reading

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The Fantasy & Reality of Bugging Out

I don’t know about you, but as part of my career I spend a fair amount of time discussing Bugging Out on “prepper” and “survival” related forums.   Not surprisingly, it’s is one of the most popular discussion topics.   On any given day, there are lively debates on everything Bug Out related.   Topics ranging from:   – What is the Best Bug Out Bag (BOB) – What to Put in a Bug Out Bag – Bug Out Vehicles (BOVs)... Keep reading