tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post7214609099236048048..comments2023-06-30T18:29:36.046-05:00Comments on Bug-Out Survival: Interview with Jim at Survival WeeklyScott B. Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10984429607322718345noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post-48476268879177006112010-07-28T21:09:12.914-05:002010-07-28T21:09:12.914-05:00Hi Steve and Jim,
Thank you both for your comment...Hi Steve and Jim,<br /><br />Thank you both for your comments. This topic comes up continuously because it seems that not many people take the middle ground with this bugging in or bugging out business. I guess this is going to call for more posts in the future to go into more depth about all the aspects of this. Knowing this to be the case, I set out to write the book that would fill a gap in the available resources out there. Most that have read it have found it useful.<br /><br />I can't claim my plan is the best plan for everyone in every situation, just as no other plan is. What I do like about the bug-out option is that the very essence of it is flexibility and adaptation to changing circumstances. That works for me because like everyone else, I don't know what the future holds. I do know that I enjoy wilderness travel, even when it means solitude and hardships, which is why I've accumulated so much experience with it over the years. I enjoy learning and practicing these skills and I encourage others to do so as well. Who knows if any of us will ever need any of this preparation and training? But what I do know is that learning to travel and live in wild places will give you a lot of self-confidence that will get you through adversity, whether in the wild or not. <br /><br />The point I want to continuously stress is that those who are serious about survival should focus on accumulating skills and experiences rather than just stockpiling stuff. The gear and supplies are all well and good, and if you can do so, gather those as well, but just don't forget the skills - and the importance of the attitude and confidence that will come with acquiring them.Scott B. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984429607322718345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post-19701724043315154002010-07-28T20:13:22.545-05:002010-07-28T20:13:22.545-05:00Jim, No offense taken....I re-read your article an...Jim, No offense taken....I re-read your article and I do get your point, right now I am mere "Arm-Chair Wannabe" and I'll bet there are many of us who visit your site and possibly patronize your commercial advertisers. However here's one sentence in your first paragraph on Bugging Out to live off the land; "While on the surface, such a plan probably appeals to the pioneer spirit if nothing else, the reality is it just won’t work." The following article goes on to prove that point. While I'll agree that that extensive training and experience is very important in making it, I beleive someones mindset and determination is equally as important. Under the SHTF scenario, you have only 3 options IMO; stay in place, bug out to a secure "retreat", or head to the woods. ALL three are legitimate options and ALL present dangers. Depending on your finacial position and geography heading to the woods might be the better option...regardless of whether you're a Rambo. It won't be fun...that much I know, but for some that may be the only option for survival. There have been countless examples in history of individuls surviving w/o a background in bushcraft. I'm just a bit tired of some looking down there nose at those who see this as an option and who want to learn should they have to make a decision to go this route.Steve Larsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post-89906553946528211992010-07-28T16:45:41.744-05:002010-07-28T16:45:41.744-05:00Steve, I think you took the wrong idea from my art...Steve, I think you took the wrong idea from my article. What I was trying to get across was how there exists a large number of "armchair survivalists" who feel they'd do quite well living off the land for extended periods of time. I don't know your background but if you're a fan of this blog, I'd guess you'd agree heading out to the woods with nothing but the bare minimum of supplies isn't for the faint of heart. Without the proper knowledge and experience, it is likely be to a recipe for disaster. In my experience, I've run across dozens of "wannabes" who think heading into the wilderness and playing Rambo would be the height of fun, despite the fact that they've rarely ever gone camping in an RV, let alone gone primitive. Further, a lot of these guys have families they'll be bringing along, which naturally is a whole other can of worms to be dealt with.<br /><br />I'm sorry you took offense at the article. Perhaps I just didn't make my point clear enough when I first wrote it.Jimhttp://survivalweekly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post-13674384953670070612010-07-28T14:27:19.865-05:002010-07-28T14:27:19.865-05:00I visited his site and found an articule by him; &...I visited his site and found an articule by him; "The Living Off the Land Fallacy". It seems he doesn't think much of Bugging Out to the woods. I love these guys who poo poo this viable option....as oppose to staying put in an urban area where there are probably more dangers.Steve Larsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post-26469351219700763252010-07-28T06:33:34.708-05:002010-07-28T06:33:34.708-05:00Hi Anon., Such a book on the modes of transportati...Hi Anon., Such a book on the modes of transportation would be useful, I agree, and fun to write.Scott B. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984429607322718345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post-89468153979265065662010-07-28T05:00:35.288-05:002010-07-28T05:00:35.288-05:00Thanks for the write-up. I'm looking forward ...Thanks for the write-up. I'm looking forward to checking out the 2nd book - I really enjoyed the 1st. With your experiences of various modes of transportation, a book on the pluses and minuses of them would be cool. I've seen chapters of books about them, but an entire book - nope.<br /><br />Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post-86768490837775930852010-07-27T13:22:46.631-05:002010-07-27T13:22:46.631-05:00Thank you again as well. I'll make sure you ge...Thank you again as well. I'll make sure you get a copy when it comes out.Scott B. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984429607322718345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6836343905945224980.post-18834923070709790342010-07-27T13:12:43.488-05:002010-07-27T13:12:43.488-05:00Thanks again for the interview. Looking forward t...Thanks again for the interview. Looking forward to the new book!Jimhttp://survivalweekly.comnoreply@blogger.com