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Going beyond a standard 72-hour bug out bag, this book shows you how to outfit escape vehicles and retreats in order to be able to survive for days, weeks or even months without civilization. Projects include outfitting a station wagon, converting an RV and building secure shelters from shipping containers. When cataclysmic disaster strikes, the wise few who have planned ahead will be able to quickly execute their bug out and survive unscathed. The masses left behind will be lucky to survive at all. As inevitable but unstoppable as the floods that swept New Orleans and the earthquake that shattered Haiti, life-threatening disasters require a plan - one that foresees both a speedy escape as well as days, weeks or even months living on one's own. Leaving nothing to chance, this intricately detailed guide shows readers how to prepare vital supplies, determine a safe bivouac location, outfit an automobile for emergency transport and long term occupancy, and even build the ideal shelter for any size family.
About the Author
Scott B. Williams is a survival expert and avid outdoorsman. He has been a survivalist consultant for numerous T.V. shows. He is the author of two survivalist books and editor of bugoutsurvival.com. Scott B. Williams lives in Prentiss, Massacusettes.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Consumers guide -- NOT a DIY!,
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This review is from: Bug Out Vehicles and Shelters: Build and Outfit Your Life-Saving Escape (Paperback)
Just received my copy and spent ten minutes "reading" it. I guess there must be a market for this type of consumers guide to choosing and buying vehicles and shelters, but the sub-title, "Build and Outfit your Live Saving Escape" suggests there is more than that. My expectation was for examples/plans/photos of vehicles and shelters showing creativity and engineering solutions, so I was totally disappointed. I love the convenience, affordability, and excellent service at Amazon.ca, but this is one of those cases where the opportunity to leaf through the pages for a minute would have saved a foolish purchase.
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3.3 out of 5 stars (31 customer reviews) 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Good,
By tarotqueen - Published on Amazon.com
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This book covers preparedness for your vheicle. I plan to do some things to my own because if a disaster strikes your probaly going to be at work and need to get home, or unable to get home so your car or truck needs to be ready to go. I also like the chapter on bikes. I didn't think of that, but it makes sense if the roads are grid locked but the bike trail isn't you may be able to evacuate better on a bike.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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A Lot to Think About,
By Sarah H. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bug Out Vehicles and Shelters: Build and Outfit Your Life-Saving Escape (Paperback)
This book opened my eyes to the kinds of challenges one might have to face in an evacuation situation. There are chapters on just about every kind of vehicle you can think of, from regular cars and trucks to motorcycles, ATVs, boats and even bicycles, kayaks and canoes. The author breaks down the vehicles into categories he calls "escape vehicles", "mobile retreats" and "alternative and back-up vehicles". Each type of vehicle is discussed with regards to its pros and cons, and then detailed "key considerations" are described for each type. There are some examples of each type and what they cost to purchase new or used, as well as checklists for needed spares, tools and other things to keep them going in a survival evacuation. Some of the chapters cover topics I had not even considered, such as using large liveaboard boats as both a means of escape and a long-term mobile retreat. The author even talks about do-it-yourself versions of such boats and campers for those who want to save money or customize their vehicles to suit their needs. This is a good resource for those who are making plans to keep their family safe after a short or long-term disaster or breakdown of law and order.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Useful Information and Leads to More,
By inquirer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bug Out Vehicles and Shelters: Build and Outfit Your Life-Saving Escape (Paperback)
Enjoyed the book. Very comprehensive as a starter book for those who have not thought about evacuation and survival in the case of a natural disaster or human initiated event and also provided new thoughts, ideas and insights to those of us who live in the middle of hurricane country (Florida Keys) and spend six months of the year thinking of evacuation plans and re-establishing living arrangements.I've owned off road bikes and motorcycles and camping vans. I've set up a small car for basic shelter and have a Wharram catamaran for on-water living and transportation if necessary and if our one road to the mainland is cut off or houses are destroyed. The checklists the author provides at the end of each chapter were valuable and there are things listed that I've now added to my own "get and go" stuff and I've rethought some of my planning. Even if you don't think you will ever need to "bug out" the author's listed resources and links lead to lots of very valuable web sites and those in turn provide links to many other very interesting sites. Links to links to links provided a lot of new information to me. A lot of things we may have never though of or even knew existed. Bug Out provides lots of useful and intriguing information and sources of new knowledge. Something of value for everyone. |
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