When society falls apart, your bug-out location is everything. In this video, we break down the rules for choosing the perfect refuge after SHTF — from access to water and defensibility, to concealment and long-term sustainability. But we also go further: exploring unconventional bug out options like abandoned factories, forgotten homesteads, and even mining claims that can be legally secured and fortified ahead of time. Because after all, this is an unconventional prepping channel, and we don't need to rehash the old ideas. Bugging out is more than just heading out into the wilderness and hoping for the best. It is an essential strategy for dealing with the collapse of civilization in a way that allows you to survive in the long-term. Here you can learn how to scout locations using public land data, online mapping tools, and satellite imagery. We will also talk about how to discreetly stage supplies and gear before the grid goes dark. Whether you’re building a fallback plan or preparing to disappear entirely, this video will help you turn theory into a real survival strategy. My Bug Out Video Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-sUBmoUf_hxELFPcQuo5wtPHsBz3vCSn&si=bJdX8e-VXfGyhU9o ? Like, Comment, and Subscribe to support the channel and help spread The word! For those who are interested in my in-depth analysis of the causes of collapse and how to be prepared for it, you can get my books on the subjects from Amazon: Wasteland By Wednesday [https://amzn.to/3Th3a38] What collapse means and how it could happen soon. Prepping For Collapse [https://amzn.to/3IB2ArQ] How to get prepped for the global collapse of civilization. More information, articles, and helpful links are available on my website [https://wastelandbywednesday.com/] Thanks for watching! ► 00:00 Intro ► 03:13 What Is A BOL? ► 07:49 Fundamentals for Bug Out Locations ► 08:17 Distance ► 14:26 Seclusion ► 18:24 Transit ► 21:03 Shelter ► 22:17 Supply ► 27:06 Defense ► 29:42 Planning Your Bug Out Location ► 32:47 Places Of Interest ► 38:35 Unconventional Bug Out Locations ► 39:21 Abandoned Industrial Facilities ► 40:05 Old Abandoned Mines ► 42:26 Ghost Towns ► 43:13 Sub-Prime Land ► 47:11 Abandoned Farms & Homesteads ► 48:35 The Secret Of Mines ► 53:45 Special Location Examples ► 56:04 Finding Good Locations ► 57:37 Stocking & Staging Your BOL ► 01:03:34 Guerilla Gardening ► 01:08:10 Final Thoughts #bugout #prepping #survival #shtf