Transportation

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Road Warrior or Sleeper? The ideal bug out vehicle for most situations is a 4WD SUV or truck with features that make it ideal to travel off road or over rough terrain.  In any SHTF, you want the options of being able to bypass road blocks, fallen trees and utility poles, etc. Features including additional lights, high clearance, spare fuel cans, reinforced bumpers, vehicle recovery gear and water traversing features such as snorkels all contribute to a good bug out vehicle.  However, these features make the vehicle conspicuous.  Adding stickers, such as pro-2A, NRA membership, the Gadsden or Betsy Ross flag all add to making your vehicle conspicuous, and a potential target for thieves and especially post SHTF. If you live in an area where there are 4 wheeling/off-road trails, then your vehicle could somewhat blend in with external tools, winch, extra lights and water and gas cans.  If you live in a rural area where there are cattle and other farms, then your pickup truck with heavy duty brush guards and bumpers may blend in. A ‘sleeper’ vehicle is one that doesn’t look like conspicuous.  “Out of sight, out of mind.”  A ‘regular’ SUV can hold a significant...