I have seen amny threads started here about bug out vehicles. And it also seems to be the general consensus here that one of two options is desirable in the event of a SHTF situation.
Those are
1. Stay put and ride it out.
2. Head for the hills and avoid humanity at all costs.
Well number one is pretty simple really so I wish to discuss number 2 a bit.
I have noticed that very few people seem to think that a good, properly set up off road vehicle like a Jeep with suitable modifications like a lift and larger tires and appropriate other equipment is suitable as a bugout rig. (the reason for this logic is that I have been drooling over the Jeep Unlimited Rubicon for a while now and is my current "dream vehicle")
I have seem some very capable off road rigs and those things are very capable. many have on board air systems for operating air tools, carry enough water and fuel on board for a week or more at a time on the trail as well as spare parts for nearly any trail breakaage as well as supplies for those in the vehicle.
with the newer Jeep Unlimited (longer wheelbase Jeep Wrangler) it would seem that a properly set up vehicle would be easy to obtain and would be the perfect thing for such an event. Especially if you towed a small offroad trailer behind it. You could have all of your bug out supplies already in the trailer and just hook it up and go.
The only thing you would need to add would be firearms and ammo and a few extras like extra fuel and water via jerry cans and you could hit the road in less than 30 minutes from the time of the disaster in most cases if not less.
Admiottedly those with families may find a jeep less than perfect for a family bug out situation but there are other suitable off road vehicles out there that offer similar capabilities and can be comparably equipped for such excursions.
Those are
1. Stay put and ride it out.
2. Head for the hills and avoid humanity at all costs.
Well number one is pretty simple really so I wish to discuss number 2 a bit.
I have noticed that very few people seem to think that a good, properly set up off road vehicle like a Jeep with suitable modifications like a lift and larger tires and appropriate other equipment is suitable as a bugout rig. (the reason for this logic is that I have been drooling over the Jeep Unlimited Rubicon for a while now and is my current "dream vehicle")
I have seem some very capable off road rigs and those things are very capable. many have on board air systems for operating air tools, carry enough water and fuel on board for a week or more at a time on the trail as well as spare parts for nearly any trail breakaage as well as supplies for those in the vehicle.
with the newer Jeep Unlimited (longer wheelbase Jeep Wrangler) it would seem that a properly set up vehicle would be easy to obtain and would be the perfect thing for such an event. Especially if you towed a small offroad trailer behind it. You could have all of your bug out supplies already in the trailer and just hook it up and go.
The only thing you would need to add would be firearms and ammo and a few extras like extra fuel and water via jerry cans and you could hit the road in less than 30 minutes from the time of the disaster in most cases if not less.
Admiottedly those with families may find a jeep less than perfect for a family bug out situation but there are other suitable off road vehicles out there that offer similar capabilities and can be comparably equipped for such excursions.