Build the Perfect Bug Out Vehicle: The Disaster Survival Vehicle Guide

So I'm a 53 year old female. I've taught scuba diving for 25 years, my full-time career of choice for most of my adult life. But now... I fly a desk. I hung up my fins from teaching scuba and started my own swim school 8 years ago. Fast forward. Business is brisk! Life is good... maybe too good. I've put on extra weight and long to return to my much more fit and trim former self. Mind you, I still enjoy lots of outdoor pursuits! I ski, dive, mountain bike, kayak and camp throughout the year. Apparently it's not enough to stay in shape. I came across "SOS- How to survive" and was fascinated. I then discovered "Fat Guys in the woods" and was transfixed... not only on the myriad of survival skills presented but more so on the emotional journeys of personal growth. I too had become too sedentary. I felt inspired watching Creek's shows! Icouldn't get enough. I logged on to Amazon and ordered three books: "Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag" , "Build the perfect Bug Out Vehicle", and " 365 Survival Skills" . I finished the first in one afternoon. I'm certainly no "prepper" per say... I just love the outdoors!! As an active scuba diving instructor, swim instructor and life guard, I've always loved the idea of being prepared to handle life's "what-ifs". The skills presented in all three of these books are invaluable! Let's say you never have a need to actually "bug out"... so?? Nothing is lost! But the sense of peace and the sheer fun of learning the skills you would need in the event of a disaster?!? Priceless! Maybe I'll never need to utilize the vast majority of these skills and supplies. So what! It's an amazing thought to know I have these skills and supplies at the ready. I'm looking into taking Creek's survival skills week-long class! His books are written with as much humor, and heart as razor sharp expertise. Truly fun and inspiring books.

It was through my research on both bug out bags and bug out vehicles that I came across Build the Perfect Bug Out Vehicle by Creek Stewart. After reading his material, it became apparent to me that his work is a seminal piece with both thought provoking and practical information for those interested in general emergency preparedness and survival preparation for the likelihood of any one of the possible natural calamities or societal worst case scenarios one might face. One usually thinks of a car as the vehicle most popular when it comes to transportation. But as Mr. Stewart presents there are various kinds of vehicles and options to review and consider. One needs to be versatile when it comes to preparing for any natural or man-made disaster. Thus the need to have different forms of transportation needs to be thought out and addressed. Here is where Creek's perspectives really shine. Mr. Stewart unveils a variety of suitable vehicle types both motorized and non-engine powered options from which to consider under different disaster scenarios. The book details important vehicle features and also outlines items that should be packed in your Bug Out Vehicle. Stewart makes a solid argument for selecting not just one form of transportation but multiple types if possible to utilize effectively in the crisis situations one might face. It is Mr. Stewart's ultimate goal to give the reader the best chance of getting to your “bug out location” safely and soundly. As mentioned, I found his information solid and valuable that I incorporated many of his thoughts into my writing and research materials. I would highly recommend anyone serious on emergency preparedness and survivalism to read his book. It will definitely give you another perspective in which to consider.

Want to build and equip the right conveyance for your bug out situation? This may be the right book your looking for. Creek breaks down the details for every type of transport needed from foot power to animal to land sea and air. He also details the pros and cons for each conveyance method. While remaining focused on how to equip your situation. This book will appeal to fans of prepping and survival. I like how Creek keeps things simple and gives examples to readers. He keeps you thinking about your unique situation even if the whole book doesn't apply to your 'bug out plan.' It has a lot of interesting examples that will challenge you to think outside the box. My only complaint is, as a fan of this genre I felt like craved more information. I bet Creek could easily write one hundred pages more about building the perfect bug out vehicle.

I have one criteria when buying non-fiction reference books of this type: Did I get at least one or two good ideas out of it that make the purchase price and time to read worth it? The answer on Creek's book is YES. I have a remote homestead where my wife and kids live. Depending on my job location, I may be 350 to 2,700 miles away. If I need to make it home quickly and air travel is not reasonable, I want to make sure my vehicle can make the trip and I have it properly supplied. Creek's book has caused me to seriously question my current setup (an older restored pickup truck set up for long distance travel over paved roads) and consider changing over to something more appropriate for long distance travel and 4WD/AWD capability. I also liked the sections on communications, tools and comments on accessory equipment. In short, a well maintained, reliable and more fuel efficient vehicle that can handle mild off road use and snow covered roads is now in the cards for me. Additionally, we are now planning to change over other family vehicles to meet a requirements list we've established in case my family needs to depart our home quickly. IMO, the book is well worth the money if you want to be preserve your mobility in an emergency event. Given the ratio of ideas gleaned vs. the price of the book, this author gets 5 stars.

Creek Stewart has done a great job with his follow up to "Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag". Like the first one, this book is well thought out, methodical and logical in it's approach to selecting & preparing a BOV. This book covers a wide range of vehicle & transport options as well as the important pros & cons of each. It gives some recommendations based on first hand experience, but includes plenty of other options for consideration. Stewart's writing style is straightforward and easy to follow, and he doesn't sensationalize any of these issues. He also includes a large number of resource links to learn more about it. This book would be useful not only to "preppers", but anyone who relies on a vehicle to get them where they need to go. My hope now is that he will make it a trilogy and write a book on "Building the Perfect Bug Out Retreat"!

I read through this book and found Creek made good points for specific types of vehicles. However, he failed to mention one of the best BOVs out there: The M35 series of trucks more affectionately known as the Deuce and a Half! To make my point... Creek bought a used military vehicle... The Deuce is just that Creek suggested a diesel vehicle due to the option of running used vegetable oil... The Deuce is multi-fuel and can run on diesel, waste vegetable oil, used motor oil, kerosene, and even gasoline in a pinch Creek recommends some form of 4WD... The Deuce is 10WD!!! Creek repeatedly mentions the need for an old-school EMP resistant/proof vehicle... The Deuce has no major circuitry and is considered EMP proof too. I kept wondering throughout this book when Creek would mention the Deuce. I wondered "Maybe it's because of it's size, fuel consumption, weight, price, etc.". Yet, the more I read the more I saw vehicles mentioned with those exact specs but no mention of the Deuce. All in all it's a good book with sound advice. I simply feel that Creek missed the mark my writing animal powered vehicles and airplanes while ignoring a glaring champion... THE DEUCE!!!

A great step by step book on preparing ones self in the event of any type of emergency evacuation plan by preparing your transport vehicle whatever you decide the type would be. Stewart gives many great ideas as well as options for the reader to decide for themselves as to what best fits the individual and their own personal needs and budget. I really appreciate all the links as you read to access directly items you can look up as you read so you can look up and possibly purchase or place items in a wish list for future purchase or reference later. Overall another great book. I have enjoyed three of his books so far. Really a wealth of information thanks again Creek Stewart.

I have known about Creek for years, a true outdoorsman. His no nonsense approach to starting and finishing a BOV makes this a valuable book to retain now and years to come. He also list the manufactured items, so it can be easily researched, compared and purchased. One thing that makes Creek different, he knows what works, he eliminates all the myth and it has to have a practical use, or he won't use it or advertise it. His BOV, it is BAD A$$, I will grant you that.....stop dreaming and build your BOV. I started with improved equipment. When I complete mine, I will add the photo.

Very informative, well laid out with easy to understand explanations, plans and pictures. My thanks to the author and all who took part in the making of this book.

Brilliant book, useful, practical and enjoyable to read.

I have never agreed with putting much into bug out vehicles. In a major SHTF situation like an EMP there will be no resupply of fuel and fuel stockpiles have limited shelf lives. I see major highways being jammed initially with traffic and later with vehicles run out of fuel, then gun fights between people for fuel and other supplies. There are about 35,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States and I think many of the will be acting under their own authority. I can see thousands of road blocks set up to check for firearms, food hording and undesirables (like you). I just don't believe people will get very far in a vehicle. The book does talk about bugging out via boat that may be viable depending on where you are. If you are traveling on small country roads, fire trails and following power lines then you are in a perfect location for ambush. Why should I buy an expensive bug out vehicle when I can take yours? Picture this: I bug out on foot at night with my normal bush walking gear, a .22LR rifle, a single box of ammo and a week's supply of food. You and the family are making your way down a dirt road just like the one on the cover of the book. You come to a fallen tree across the road. You get out, take your chain-saw and start removing the tree. You are almost finished when you fall forward (with a bullet in your head that I fired from my ambush position.) Your wife gets out to see what is wrong and I shoot her in the foot. I pick up your chainsaw and play "tag" with your kids. I ravage your wife but she is not very friendly. I tie her left ankle to a tree and her right ankle to the bull bar on my nice new bug out vehicle. Low range, reverse ... snap, crackle, pop ... horrible experiment! Don't try that at home. At least I bury the family together and nobody is going to report you missing because you have bugged out. I steal your ID and drive off in my new bug out vehicle being very careful of ambushes.

Excellent professionnal très bon livre bien fait facile à comprendre. Je le recommande à tous . Anglais seulement mais facile à comprendre.

wow came very fast , love it , just what i was looking for.