Comments on: The Importance Of Sleep When Bugging Out Into The Woods

By: G

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 14:52:58 +0000

Any clothing worn for the day or couple of hours will be damp. Especially socks.

By: GordonD

GordonD — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:30:00 +0000

Well said in both comments,LOL.I’m a registered Trapper by way of enjoying life ,Also good way to get use the ‘Bugging out situation’.I still love to camp out in the cooler spring days,So I have a very warm sleeping bag also a mink blanket inside for extra warmth.But for that SOLF warm sleep I rob several spruce broughs from several spruce trees and build up about 6 layer more if needed but I lay the first row down cross ways to my body then the second layer length wise and continue doing so till I have soft bedding to lay down for the night,it’s good to have a shovel or a short spade to help level the ground or a hatchet.I find sleeping on the river bank with sandy soil makes it better also with them spruce limbs,Also they smell nice.Also make that alight fire to keep predators a bay also.Also I have the love to have Small mutt of a dog (lap dog) e.g.; small terrior with a yappy mouth that also is trained to growl low when I’m sleeping,to wake me up and show me where the danger is.For I sleep with my rifle beside me loaded.

By: Ben Leucking

Ben Leucking — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:45:39 +0000

Good article with well-reasoned advice. I would emphasize that “camping” is a far cry from bugging out; you go camping for fun and relaxation, while bugging out in a SHTF situation is stress on steroids. I’ve done quite a few three and four-day tactical outings which involved setting up LP/OP sites that required strict noise and light discipline. As a rule our LP/OPs required a team of three to ensure security, communications and adequate time for sleep. You rarely get to pick a site based on comfort. The ground may be rocky, exposed to wind and rain, etc. There will be no campfires and no hot tea. That is likely to be the case if you’re bugging out, as well. It’s just my opinion, but I think most people have no earthly concept of the physical hardships that bugging out will entail.

By: steve bramschreiber

steve bramschreiber — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:11:57 +0000

Great article!! Lots of useful tips…L have one for you…take a few of those hand warmers and toss them into the foot of your sleeping bag before retiring….makes for a toasty foot area.. don’t know about your readers, but it makes me fall asleep that much faster!! MRE’s are good way to have a quick and tasty meal without too much prep time.. anyone can add water to a pouch and away you go…..