What kind of vehicle should I choose for a bug out vehicle?, page 2
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reply posted on 19-9-2009 @ 06:31 AM by jibeho
My avatar speaks for itself regarding a bug out vehicle. My Drag Bike folds up and can be carried on my back. Perhaps you might want to consider the Escape Car that my friend uses.

www.adventure-gear.com...

Actually, my trusty new Subaru Outback with a full compliment of rooftop accessories will see my family through any potential bug out. I learned about the power and reliability of Subarus when I lived in the mountains of Central VA. Practically everyone who lived on the mountain drove one. They can't be beat in the snow.



reply posted on 19-9-2009 @ 01:30 PM by digitus impudicus
reply to post by kettlebellysmith



You and your family should have good quality mountain bikes. Preferably steel frames. You can straighten a steel frame into usability. Aluminum frames "dink" when you try to straighten them. Carbon frames turn to junk when broken. Carry what you need in a pack and or in baskets. Distribute the weight. [Don't put it all on the front or on the back] Children carry something even if it is just their sleeping bag.

Wear a helmet. Carry a spare or two for the group. Ride your bike every day. When you can do 10 miles in one day you will be ready. You will be able to do 20 miles in an emergency. More if you are in better shape.

All of the fancy Bug Out Vehicles are going to be in a large parking lot. Some idiot is going to crash or run out of gas way way ahead of you. You will be going somewhere at an imaculate standstill. When the power goes out ypu will not be able to pump gas. If you have gas [he he ha ha] you are going to be a target for someone with a fire arm that wants "your" gas.

I am going to be that old guy that passes you while you are stuck in "traffic". Have a nice day! Do not try to take my bike. It is protected by Jesus and Bill Ruger.

2nd line ... Long time LURKER who was homeless on my TREK mountain bike for 70 months ... [2 months less than 6 years]



reply posted on 19-9-2009 @ 01:30 PM by digitus impudicus
reply to post by kettlebellysmith



You and your family should have good quality mountain bikes. Preferably steel frames. You can straighten a steel frame into usability. Aluminum frames "dink" when you try to straighten them. Carbon frames turn to junk when broken. Carry what you need in a pack and or in baskets. Distribute the weight. [Don't put it all on the front or on the back] Children carry something even if it is just their sleeping bag.

Wear a helmet. Carry a spare or two for the group. Ride your bike every day. When you can do 10 miles in one day you will be ready. You will be able to do 20 miles in an emergency. More if you are in better shape.

All of the fancy Bug Out Vehicles are going to be in a large parking lot. Some idiot is going to crash or run out of gas way way ahead of you. You will be going somewhere at an imaculate standstill. When the power goes out ypu will not be able to pump gas. If you have gas [he he ha ha] you are going to be a target for someone with a fire arm that wants "your" gas.

I am going to be that old guy that passes you while you are stuck in "traffic". Have a nice day! Do not try to take my bike. It is protected by Jesus and Bill Ruger.

2nd line ... Long time LURKER who was homeless on my TREK mountain bike for 70 months ... [2 months less than 6 years]


reply posted on 19-9-2009 @ 01:46 PM by digitus impudicus
reply to post by digitus impudicus



Sorry about the double post ... I'm at the Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library ... terminal FM28 ... This machine is a Dell piece of junk ... you do not get a whole lot on the "lowest bid" ... this beast has a twitchy keyboard ... I'll use another computer next time ...

2nd line ... only in AmeriKa


reply posted on 19-9-2009 @ 10:40 PM by Frontkjemper
reply to post by kettlebellysmith



Here's some helpful guidelines to help you choose what sort of vehicle you should get:

1.) The vehicle should be a common make. Scrounging for compatible parts should something need replacing, can become an impossible task if you have an exotic vehicle.

2.) The more finesses the vehicle has, the more things could go wrong. Keep it simple, go for an older (but common) truck/jeep. The less stuff to break, the better off you and your vehicle will be.

3.) Get an older vehicle. Not only are they a lot simpler to repair, and have much less finesses that could go wrong, they also (more then likely depending on age) don't run on a computer chip that can get fried due to EMP's and other electro warfare.

4.) Look around online for reviews of a potential vehicle. Google is a great resource, and you'd be surprised how many user reviews are out there for old(er) cars/trucks/jeeps etc.

Hope that helps.

Peace,
FK
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