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Another thought I had, as far as a long term structure would be a plains tipi. Not difficult to set up, very portable, and can be kept warm even in freezing conditions. Getting the outside cover could prove difficult unless to purchase/find a good deal of canvass or have large wild game abundant in your area. Then again, how many people out there have and can set one of these up?
Originally posted by salchanra
For those planning to "bug in" this also applies to you. How long can you hold up in your house? Do you have a yard to grow food, can you defend it, how will your house run without electricity and heat on demand? Do you have backup systems in place such as solar panels and a wood burning stove? Do you even have firewood or trees to cut?
We all talk about the gear we have to leave or to stay, our food stocks and such, but simply, if you were out for a good deal of time, which I believe is entirely possible, do you have a plan in place right now for a permanent living structure?
Originally posted by Northern Raider
I am not rich like the average American survivalist ), so I have to work on a finite budget,
So I build a proper BOV, not a jeep like the Americans tend to like for bugging out in, my BOV is a camper van/ expedition van.
Self built ,its fully insulated and winterised, has three berths, kitchen, toilet, food storage, 12 v and 240 volt electrics. etc, It comes with a heavy duty canvas awning that provides living space when parked up, and a seperate toilet tent. hopefully I will get a new small diesel genny this year and replace the old, broken and worn out PV cells. Actually the van is due for replacement in the next year or so.
I actually know some folks who live full time in RVs, campers and self builds. you can get some brilliant ideas by visiting www.sbmcc.co.uk, and get a copy of the book Travel Vans by John Speed. I have recently read artricle from people who have over wintered in British Columbia and Alaska as well as in the high Andes in south america in RV,s
A properly built BV can easily provide a full insulated long term mobile retreat that can double up as your main vehicle if money is tight.
Originally posted by angryamerican
Originally posted by Northern Raider
I am not rich like the average American survivalist ), so I have to work on a finite budget,
(1)Wow that is a serious generalization and totally un-called for.
So I build a proper BOV, not a jeep like the Americans tend to like for bugging out in, my BOV is a camper van/ expedition van.
(2)And my jeep witch is paid for was bought for a few hundred dollars and lovelenly rebuilt piece by piece over time has seats that lay down for sleeping. So yes it can be used as "PROPER BOV" Just for the record there is no proper bug out vehicle. When you bugging out your on the run not camping so why have a Slow visible camper. Might have something to do with ware you live. here we have tons of empty woods to escape to. I Guess when your on an island the story would be different.
Self built ,its fully insulated and winterised, has three berths, kitchen, toilet, food storage, 12 v and 240 volt electrics. etc, It comes with a heavy duty canvas awning that provides living space when parked up, and a seperate toilet tent. hopefully I will get a new small diesel genny this year and replace the old, broken and worn out PV cells. Actually the van is due for replacement in the next year or so.
(3)So you going to build again?
I actually know some folks who live full time in RVs, campers and self builds. you can get some brilliant ideas by visiting www.sbmcc.co.uk, and get a copy of the book Travel Vans by John Speed. I have recently read artricle from people who have over wintered in British Columbia and Alaska as well as in the high Andes in south america in RV,s
A properly built BV can easily provide a full insulated long term mobile retreat that can double up as your main vehicle if money is tight.
Weve got the RV crowd here to. usually old retired people.
Originally posted by Amaxium
reply to post by salchanra
water procurement methods and purification without tablets or filters man-made
Just for starters
Originally posted by magicmushroom
I have suppiles to survive a year in my home with my family, food none food and medical, I grow some of our food, have alternative fuel and power supplies for heating, hot water etc. fuel to power a geni for basic elecs etc.
Although many believe being in the middle of nowhere is safer I believe being in or near to a city is better. When everyone scarpers or dies off the survivors with have access to unlimited supplies of everything.