tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post2034585933011160955..comments2024-01-17T04:20:21.902-07:00Comments on The Urban Survivalist: Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It's Too LateThe Urban Survivalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02152463957382927413noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-59567795369385721102023-10-01T14:32:34.886-06:002023-10-01T14:32:34.886-06:00Thankks for posting thisThankks for posting thisDawns Inquisitorhttps://dawns-inquisitor.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-89353612785640289132010-07-14T04:59:13.391-06:002010-07-14T04:59:13.391-06:00Unfortuntately, it appears the BP Gulf Spill will ...Unfortuntately, it appears the BP Gulf Spill will have major effects on the land bordering the shores in Gulf and Atlantic states. Its always the thing you didn't see coming that gets you.<br /><br />That is one major plus for bugging out with a boat, you can always move your home out of danger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-77029786098680020762010-07-13T12:56:35.328-06:002010-07-13T12:56:35.328-06:00Heh, I've already bugged in - rural East Texas...Heh, I've already bugged in - rural East Texas.<br /><br />Bring your own food and be prepared to make yourselves useful if you come out this way, cuz we aren't all that partial to strangers around these here parts.JEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-71415813597029980112010-07-13T03:07:45.271-06:002010-07-13T03:07:45.271-06:00His scenarios (I have the book) for why you would ...His scenarios (I have the book) for why you would need to bug out quickly are a little thin. And he doesn't address the critical issue of localized collapse.<br /><br />For example, he mentions Katrina as a bug out scenario he experienced. But he doesn't comment on the fact that society still went on outside the disaster zone. Having some food and supplies were nice, but you still had the problem of how to make a living. In the case of Katrina, a small storage unit tucked away somewhere (some changes of clothes, etc.) and alternate means of accessing cash (credit card!) were very useful, and don't require wilderness survival skills. Having a certain amount of savings you could draw on were absolutely critical.<br /><br />Some of the scenarios he mentions causing bug out scenarios (war) have caused huge refugee problems. But the war zones were as likely to be in rural areas as urban ones.<br /><br />The need for a quick move out seems to be best apply to two situations: nuclear war (or close equivalent) and urban rioting. Other types of collapse might shut down society, but they will not shut it down everywhere all at one time. Everyones favorite collapse (Rome) did not occur overnight and was a piece by peace localized affair. Obviously an urban riot scenario is very much a concern to an urban survivalist. But the relatively inexpensive alternative of having a limited cache in a different area would probably work better in more scenarios that the complete bug out into the deep woods. It is far less likely to get you in trouble with local law enforcement. It is also useful in that it will help you in more mundane personal circumstances (your house burns down) where you it is only a collapse of one.russell1200https://www.blogger.com/profile/16258915475311426433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-61537356427969536852010-07-12T09:23:03.952-06:002010-07-12T09:23:03.952-06:00I agree - this is a great book - a solid reference...I agree - this is a great book - a solid reference addition to the personal library, though - not just a "read 1x and put away" sort of book.<br /><br />I've been in several of the places he outlines and he nailed a lot of "local knowledge" that isn't superficially available.Dustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-70562914018161515072010-07-12T06:07:01.478-06:002010-07-12T06:07:01.478-06:00Agree with assesment, especially with last parts -...Agree with assesment, especially with last parts - this person should write another book focused on the various modes of transportation used to get to BO locations. From his website, I gather he is very knowledegable on SUVs, bicycles, motorcycles and watercraft from kayaks to sailboats, I'd like to see that book in print.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com