Bug out vehicle

Sgtredleg · 11-21-2007, 02:49 AM

How about it all? Do you have a primary vehicle\ rig set up for your great bug out? If so what is it and why?
I've got my F-250 super-duty with a my 25 ft (old) tag along to get me down the road if I decide to roll out. It's equipped with the basics for 4 of us to make it for a couple of weeks, or until I get to my "retreat".
But if all else fails LPC's and buttpacks are on the agenda.

RobertRogers · 11-21-2007, 11:22 AM

IMHO if it is major SHTF the best BOV may be to HOOF it.

Ole WV Coot · 11-21-2007, 01:48 PM

Packs ready, extra gas, just need to grab firearms and I am off on my Honda Rincon. I can be deep in the hills & hollows from my back yard in minutes. Place planned to hide the Rincon in the middle of nowhere, then a little walk and I am all set. I also have alternate plans of course.

HOP · 11-21-2007, 02:23 PM

Have I mentioned my canoe and cart that hooks to my bicycle

trax · 11-21-2007, 02:39 PM

Neither or which requires...gasoline! Good choices HOP

Beowulf65 · 11-21-2007, 03:09 PM

Canoe and if'n I gotta drive then my neighbors HUMMER when I take it

Ole WV Coot · 11-21-2007, 05:28 PM

Sure wish I had a neighbor with a Hummer. Never tried a bicycle thru the woods & brush or a canoe either but to each his own "said the farmer as he kissed his pig" I will do my thing. I will never see 60 again but I sure can learn if someone has a better idea.

Beowulf65 · 11-21-2007, 05:56 PM

Trail trekking bro, hike the canoe thru the woods using a trail. And the closest river to me is about 100 yards from the house... soooo. Yeah trail trekk.

And the neighbor works for GM so he gets a great deal... till the shtf and I take it from him.

Ole WV Coot · 11-21-2007, 07:30 PM

Now "borrowing" the Hummer I can understand, just convince him he should keep a full tank for "emergencies". Don't think I could backpack a canoe. I live between two lakes but I guess I will get water transportation like you will get a Hummer. Just be sneaky.

Beowulf65 · 11-21-2007, 07:44 PM

Sneak'n and snoop'n are great traits in shtf survival situation and sometimes just for shi*s and giggles.

Actually I'd be "aquiring" the HUMMER and would return it when... ... ever

carcajou garou · 11-21-2007, 09:18 PM

A quad with a canoe rack and small trailer to get my family and gear to one of our selected sites depending on the reason for the relocation.

HOP · 11-21-2007, 09:35 PM

A plan would be rde bike to water put bike and selk in canoe and padle some where stash bike and canoe if you have to and but if you are careful you can cover a lot distance maybe set up on a small island .

carcajou garou · 11-21-2007, 10:08 PM

A small 6hp motor to go with the freighter canoe, minimal gas maximun distance.
2 plastic barrels anchored to the quads side floats it good

scabbyota · 11-21-2007, 11:13 PM

Chevy truck and a 26 foot camper for a long distance bug out , and a Toyota truck set up for off road and always loaded down with survival gear and and spare parts for the quick bug out . Backpack in closet for the on foot bug out.

trax · 11-22-2007, 01:03 AM

A big bag of popcorn, warm fuzzy slippers, a big blanket, a couple of good books and lots of ammunition for my rifles...digging in as opposed to bugging out.

nell67 · 11-22-2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trax

A big bag of popcorn, warm fuzzy slippers, a big blanket, a couple of good books and lots of ammunition for my rifles...digging in as opposed to bugging out.

Add a nice big cup of hot chocolate,and a nice warm fire in the fireplace and your all set!

trax · 11-22-2007, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nell67

Add a nice big cup of hot chocolate,and a nice warm fire in the fireplace and your all set!

Actually, I could think of one other criterion, but I'll just shut the **** up now, don't want to cause any blushing.

nell67 · 11-22-2007, 01:15 AM

Now what could you say that would cause anyone on here to blush?

Nativedude · 11-22-2007, 05:15 AM

I had a full conversion Ford E-350 diesel (bio diesel,) 4x4, van. 6" lift, 38x16 Dick Cepek tires, Road Armor frt. bumper & brush guard w/a 12,000# hydraulic MileMarker winch & 8 off-road lights, custom made 1/4" plate steel rear bumper w/ built-in waterproof storage compartments & a 12,000# hydraulic MileMarker winch & 2 - 80 watt back-up lights.

It was set-up with all the amenities needed to fully live in.

1.) Double bed (full length)
2.) 3000 watt power inverter
3.) Propane RV refrig. (mounted in the back under the bed.) W/50# propane tank (mounted underneath)
4.) Portable outside hot water shower
5.) 20" LCD TV w/ DVD player
6.) A VMAC 12 volt belt driven air compressor w/5 gal. air tank
7.) 2 quick connect ports for air hose (Frt. & Rr.)
8.) Dual H.O. Optima yellow top batteries
9.) 2 - 20 qt. waterproof food storage boxes

Plus upper storage bins for clothing, blankets, etc. And much more.

I sold it when I moved into the back country full time.

survivalhike · 11-22-2007, 05:57 AM

I've got a wrangler, an extensive survival kit, lots of guns, and a place to go.

11-21-2007, 02:49 AM	#1
Sgtredleg Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	Bug out vehicle How about it all? Do you have a primary vehicle\ rig set up for your great bug out? If so what is it and why? I've got my F-250 super-duty with a my 25 ft (old) tag along to get me down the road if I decide to roll out. It's equipped with the basics for 4 of us to make it for a couple of weeks, or until I get to my "retreat". But if all else fails LPC's and buttpacks are on the agenda.

11-21-2007, 11:22 AM	#2
RobertRogers Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 608	IMHO if it is major SHTF the best BOV may be to HOOF it. __________________ Earth - love it or leave it. FireSteel.com

11-21-2007, 02:23 PM	#4
HOP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Salem WV Posts: 412	Have I mentioned my canoe and cart that hooks to my bicycle __________________ KNOWLEDGE the ulitmate survival tool I AM HURT BUT NOT SLAIN, I WILL LIE DOWN AND BLEED A WHILE THEN I WILL RISE UP AND FIGHT AGAIN.

11-21-2007, 02:39 PM	#5
trax missing in action Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: yonder Posts: 6,778	clever clever HOP Neither or which requires...gasoline! Good choices HOP __________________ some fella confronted me the other day and asked "What's your problem?" So I told him, "I don't have a problem I am a problem"

11-21-2007, 03:09 PM	#6
Beowulf65 PMC/Deputy Sheriff Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dunlap's Station, Ohio Posts: 3,916 Blog Entries: 57	Canoe and if'n I gotta drive then my neighbors HUMMER when I take it __________________ Do or Do Not, there is no try. Jedi Master Yoda

11-21-2007, 01:48 PM	#3
Ole WV Coot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern WV , raised in Eastern KY up a holler Posts: 2,587	Packs ready, extra gas, just need to grab firearms and I am off on my Honda Rincon. I can be deep in the hills & hollows from my back yard in minutes. Place planned to hide the Rincon in the middle of nowhere, then a little walk and I am all set. I also have alternate plans of course.

11-21-2007, 05:28 PM	#7
Ole WV Coot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern WV , raised in Eastern KY up a holler Posts: 2,587	Sure wish I had a neighbor with a Hummer. Never tried a bicycle thru the woods & brush or a canoe either but to each his own "said the farmer as he kissed his pig" I will do my thing. I will never see 60 again but I sure can learn if someone has a better idea.

11-21-2007, 05:56 PM	#8
Beowulf65 PMC/Deputy Sheriff Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dunlap's Station, Ohio Posts: 3,916 Blog Entries: 57	Trail trekking bro, hike the canoe thru the woods using a trail. And the closest river to me is about 100 yards from the house... soooo. Yeah trail trekk. And the neighbor works for GM so he gets a great deal... till the shtf and I take it from him. __________________ Do or Do Not, there is no try. Jedi Master Yoda

11-21-2007, 07:30 PM	#9
Ole WV Coot Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern WV , raised in Eastern KY up a holler Posts: 2,587	Now "borrowing" the Hummer I can understand, just convince him he should keep a full tank for "emergencies". Don't think I could backpack a canoe. I live between two lakes but I guess I will get water transportation like you will get a Hummer. Just be sneaky.

11-21-2007, 07:44 PM	#10
Beowulf65 PMC/Deputy Sheriff Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dunlap's Station, Ohio Posts: 3,916 Blog Entries: 57	Sneak'n and snoop'n are great traits in shtf survival situation and sometimes just for shi*s and giggles. Actually I'd be "aquiring" the HUMMER and would return it when... ... ever __________________ Do or Do Not, there is no try. Jedi Master Yoda

11-21-2007, 09:18 PM	#11
carcajou garou Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kanata Posts: 207	A quad with a canoe rack and small trailer to get my family and gear to one of our selected sites depending on the reason for the relocation. __________________ To thyne self be true

11-21-2007, 09:35 PM	#12
HOP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Salem WV Posts: 412	A plan would be rde bike to water put bike and selk in canoe and padle some where stash bike and canoe if you have to and but if you are careful you can cover a lot distance maybe set up on a small island . __________________ KNOWLEDGE the ulitmate survival tool I AM HURT BUT NOT SLAIN, I WILL LIE DOWN AND BLEED A WHILE THEN I WILL RISE UP AND FIGHT AGAIN.

11-21-2007, 10:08 PM	#13
carcajou garou Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kanata Posts: 207	A small 6hp motor to go with the freighter canoe, minimal gas maximun distance. 2 plastic barrels anchored to the quads side floats it good __________________ To thyne self be true

11-21-2007, 11:13 PM	#14
scabbyota Poor boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 71	Chevy truck and a 26 foot camper for a long distance bug out , and a Toyota truck set up for off road and always loaded down with survival gear and and spare parts for the quick bug out . Backpack in closet for the on foot bug out. __________________ http://www.huntingfishing4x4.com/

11-22-2007, 01:03 AM	#15
trax missing in action Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: yonder Posts: 6,778	A big bag of popcorn, warm fuzzy slippers, a big blanket, a couple of good books and lots of ammunition for my rifles...digging in as opposed to bugging out. __________________ some fella confronted me the other day and asked "What's your problem?" So I told him, "I don't have a problem I am a problem"

11-22-2007, 01:15 AM	#18
nell67 SheTrax Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 6,442	Now what could you say that would cause anyone on here to blush? __________________ "But Josiah is my very best brother ever."--Gabriel Kovacevic,talking about his brother JoJo

11-22-2007, 05:15 AM	#19
Nativedude Living WILD & FREE! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 557	I had a full conversion Ford E-350 diesel (bio diesel,) 4x4, van. 6" lift, 38x16 Dick Cepek tires, Road Armor frt. bumper & brush guard w/a 12,000# hydraulic MileMarker winch & 8 off-road lights, custom made 1/4" plate steel rear bumper w/ built-in waterproof storage compartments & a 12,000# hydraulic MileMarker winch & 2 - 80 watt back-up lights. It was set-up with all the amenities needed to fully live in. 1.) Double bed (full length) 2.) 3000 watt power inverter 3.) Propane RV refrig. (mounted in the back under the bed.) W/50# propane tank (mounted underneath) 4.) Portable outside hot water shower 5.) 20" LCD TV w/ DVD player 6.) A VMAC 12 volt belt driven air compressor w/5 gal. air tank 7.) 2 quick connect ports for air hose (Frt. & Rr.) 8.) Dual H.O. Optima yellow top batteries 9.) 2 - 20 qt. waterproof food storage boxes Plus upper storage bins for clothing, blankets, etc. And much more. I sold it when I moved into the back country full time. __________________ Everything I have posted is pure fantasy. I have not done any of the things that I have claimed to have done in my posts. I actually live in Detroit.

11-22-2007, 05:57 AM	#20
survivalhike Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gilbert Arizona Posts: 132	I've got a wrangler, an extensive survival kit, lots of guns, and a place to go.