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Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It's Too Late Paperback – June 15, 2010

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Ulysses Press (June 15, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 156975781X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1569757819
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (101 customer reviews)
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About the Author

Scott B. Williams is a sea kayaker, sailor, boat builder, and writer with a passion for exploring and outdoor adventures on land and sea. He has written seven books and continues to write for magazines in addition to maintaining various blogs on boat building, sailing, and outdoor survival.

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This book will save your life.
SebastianU.S.
In addition to this information, the book provides regional-specific information for numerous bug out locations throughout the lower 48 states.
carterjc
Had I known this book would give a few facts and then point to books already published for further reading, I would not have purchased it.
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216 of 227 people found the following review helpful
Surviving unnoticed in midst of widespread calamity
By carterjc on June 27, 2010
Format: Paperback
Bug Out is well written, well organized, and well researched. Included within its contents are the essential skills, items, and preparedness needed to survive away from civilization in the event of a calamity. In addition to this information, the book provides regional-specific information for numerous bug out locations throughout the lower 48 states. Although the regional information is brief for each region, it is lengthy overall (as there are so many areas listed) and is very helpful, and includes tidbits relative to each region and pertinent to the topic of the text, along with very nice maps identifying these locations. This one book could not cover these regions in detail as that text would be voluminous, but it does provide a fantastic Bibliography/Recommended Reading section selected by the author from which one may glean any additional information needed about these regions.

One theme central to the text is that of opportunistically surviving unnoticed. This is key. The author realizes that preparedness for bug out survival doesn't come from exactly following a prescribed survival blueprint as it would be impossible to have such a blueprint prepared for every possible situation. Instead, the author advocates developing a keen awareness of one's surroundings and environment. This is a theme common to martial arts and is a key survival concept. An example of this related to martial arts is that of identifying exits when entering a building, making note of items that may pose dangers or may be useful in emergencies, observing and noting physical and emotional traits of occupants, identifying leaders and followers and unspoken social rules, finding ways to use the things and people around you to your benefit, and keeping a low profile (fight as a last resort).Read more ›
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131 of 137 people found the following review helpful
The poor man's TEOTWAWKI.
By Armed Taco on June 14, 2010
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This book (Author) takes a different view of what to do when the "Schumer" hits the fan from another author James Wesley Rawles' book "How to Survive TEOTWAWKI" How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times which I also read and is a good resource. The main difference is that JWR advocates establishing a "retreat" homestead and Mr. Williams seems to think this is not a good idea and suggests a "mobile" location/retreat.....mainly the woods. Half of the book is dedicated to regions he deems as good "BugOut" locations and why. Many of them are National and State Parks. The first half of the book is focused on the why bugout, transportation, gear, etc, etc. Pretty light reading and is structured more like a reference book.

While I am a subscriber to SurvivalBlog by JWR I have to say I'm more along Mr. Willams line of thinking. Most all of do not have the resources and/or jobs that would allow us to bugout to a homestead retreat. Mr. Williams makes a point or two on why he thinks this isn't a good idea also. At any rate, both are 100% correct that staying put, especially in a Urban area is probably not a good idea. However, some of the different forums I belong to I find many people who think bugging out the woods to weather the storm is not wise. I personally think it's the lessor of two evils....I live near a large city in the South and would be toast if I stayed in my home. The best way to survive is avoidance and while a forest/woods retreat presents its fair share of problems, it is what I'm planning on....and this books helps you get there.
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100 of 104 people found the following review helpful
This is a book to OWN not borrow.
By Dustin Tarditi on July 1, 2010
Format: Paperback
This is an excellent reference. Period.
This is not a book you borrow from a friend or library, read through and return - it should be a tangible addition to your gear.

It is not a novel, you are the main character and the situation is dire.

Bug Out is a no-nonsense reference that every prepared (or intending to prepare) person should have.
This book is not just for people who take being prepared for emergencies and contingencies very seriously, it is also a useful guide for people who want to break away from the traditional scenic tourist areas of our natural recreation areas or perhaps just want to get away from it all for a while.
The author candidly describes what trigger points you can establish in your life to cause a bug-out situation (natural/man-made disaster, societal collapse, etc.), some guidelines to help you prepare (there are several excellent checklists throughout the book),information about HOW to get to a safe zone, and what areas offer in the way of resources, climate, geography, and natural hazards.

The depth and format of this book is perfect - the homework has been done for you regarding analysis of the various bug out zones, vehicle pros and cons (down to model recommendations based on several criteria by type: SUVs, motorcycles, bicycles, kayaks, canoes, etc.) and even some gear recommendations.

The first portion of the book is dedicated to establishing context (why bug out, the hazards of "living off the land" fantasy, what to bring (essentials), etc.).
The next section talks about how to get where you're headed: route selection, vehicle vs foot, etc.Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

Five Stars

Good book to have around .

Published 3 months ago by Joe Sixpack
Could you Bug Out if You had too?

I bought this book when I first started hearing about bugging out. It really is something that people need to keep in mind. No one knows what will happen tomorrow... Read more

Published 3 months ago by e neel
Good book to start you thinking...

The title says it all....before it's too late. These things DO and WILL continue to happen. Sometime or another, they may happen to you. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Sekmet
Interesting Read

I picked this up for reference for a graphic novel I'm writing. It served well for that. I found it interesting and even semi-entertaining in some parts. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Beau Smith
Bugout

Some of the information is ok, but in retrospect, I don't think I could very well apply it to my life, the situation could differ

Published 9 months ago by A. C. Wagner
excellent read and info

a great book for any survival /emergency/prepper library
would recommend it highly, great info , a must have book
for any type disaster

Published 11 months ago by Alden Whitenack
Good starters book

Good beginners book , if you are starting out you may want to pick it up you can pass it around

Published 11 months ago by TED ROSE
Bug out by Scott Williams

Just about covered it all. Great book, a wealth of information. I will keep this as reference along the way. Thanks

Published 13 months ago by R Pattay
Great stuff and lots of tips on preps

Great stuff and lots of tips on preps. Lot of info on parts of the US not pertinant to my area but you couldn't write it just for my region. Read more

Published 14 months ago by John Keown
Practical, grounded, sensible.

Clear, concise, practical from several angles. Scott presented some interesting information that has tremendous value to those who think it's possible to reach an extreme bug out... Read more

Published 15 months ago by grafman

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