Before You Bug Out...

[SoCal92057]

I do not intend to bug out but was thinking about the difficulties associated with bugging out and came up with this brief list. I ask others to add to it. Remember, it is what you should do before you bug out.

Do you know where you want to go?
Have you done a practice run to your bug out location?
Have you practiced with the equipment in your bug out bag?
Have you practiced sleeping outside overnight during cold and wet weather?
Have you stopped to think if bugging out is even necessary?
Have you considered what may become of your residence while you are gone?
Have you done a map recon of the route?
Have you done a map recon of an alternate route?
Have you remembered to take the map?
Do you have a full tank of gas and checked the oil?
Have you checked the spare tire?
Have you supplies (to include prescription medications) and equipment with you as there may be no going back? (I think the estimate of 3 days before all the food is gone from the markets is optimistic.)
Do you have extra money as money may still be useful?
Do you have an alternate plan if the vehicle breaks down?
Have you informed trusted people where you will be?
Are you psychologically and physically equipped for the realities of what you are doing?