Bugging out is a vital skill, but it’s also never going to be safe, so learn to minimize the risks with these totally useful safety tips…

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Have At Least a Couple of Means to Defend Yourself

You can carry a handgun in your bug out bag and a rifle in your car’s truck; you’ll also going to need some spare ammo. But don’t stop there. Since your firearms can be stolen or confiscated, it’s always a good idea to have a few alternative weapons by your side, such as wasp spray, an electric, a stun gun (some are so small you can attach them to your keychain), maybe even a bow and arrows (that will also help you catch small game).

Prevent Being Cold and Hypothermia

It doesn’t take much for the untrained to get cold, bronchitis or even pneumonia out in the wild. This means you might have to stay into your shelter and keep warm until you feel better to continue.

Add medicine to your first aid kit to treat the symptoms early on. Also add warm clothes and several ways to light a fire. Furthermore, make sure you have a solid yet lightweight tent.

Learn To Make and Use Primitive Weapons

Even if you have a firearm and even if you have an alternative self-defense weapon such as a crossbow or wasp spray, there is a chance they’ll be taken away from you. Bushcraft skills are not that hard, not some of them, at least. Making and using primitive weapons such as spears, primitive slings and daggers out of wood and rocks are not that hard to master.

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