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Survival: Beyond the Bug-Out Bag

by Bill Bateman

We all agree that being prepared for an emergency is essential. That's why preparing a "Bug Out Bag" that you can grab and go in an emergency can be a lifesaver. It also opens the door to deeper dives in planning and prepping that can be critical. I began posting information here over 10 years ago, and I regularly update it. I've also gone beyond the traditional products. Because creating "the bag" is just the first step to being prepared, not the final product. We now know we each need at least 30 days' worth of essential supplies, like food, water, and medicine. We must be our own first responders.I cover topics like:*Products I both use and trust.*Often forgotten items you need to have in your bag.*Psychological and Emotional planning for the family*Planning for Kids and Seniors*What to do when Plan "A" fails?This includes a curated list of links from various sources, too. I'll be sharing and updating links to sites I buy from and products I use. So we are clear, I have no sponsors, so the opinions,  both good and bad, are my own.Join me as I begin the 11th year/10th season of productions in an ongoing series of podcasts for you and your family to use and to share with others as you build a community. Is this fun or what?

Latest episodes

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Prepping Is A Lifestyle

Send us Fan Mail The most dangerous preparedness mindset is the quiet one that says, “That won’t happen here.” We’ve heard it after wildfires, during National Preparedne

Oct 16
14 min

Your Prepping Month Playbook

Send us Fan Mail Waiting until disaster season is like waiting for the snowstorm to buy chains: you end up in the same line as everyone else, hoping there’s anything lef

Aug 23
13 min

Shave Ice And Bug Out Bags

Send us Fan Mail Smoke in the air changes how you think. We’re watching a major Southern Oregon brush fire grow in real time, and it becomes a blunt lesson in emergency

Jul 15
21 min

Outtakes from the Class -Part two

Send us Fan Mail The world can shift in a weekend, and the hard part is not buying gear. The hard part is knowing what you can actually do when you’re tired, scared, and

Mar 15
22 min

Become The Person Your Future Self Can Count On

Send us Fan Mail Share the takeaways from my live class at SOU this January. Excerpts highlight: A store-bought survival kit full of tiny bandages and cotton puffs is fu

Feb 18
32 min

January Welcome: Back To School, Prepped For Life

Send us Fan Mail A short outage can be annoying; a long one can upend your life. We open the door to a calmer, more capable approach to preparedness by focusing on the t

Jan 5
9 min

Smart Survival Stocking Stuffers And Real-World Readiness

Send us Fan Mail Ten days before Christmas is the perfect moment to trade forgettable gadgets for gear that actually helps when plans fall apart. We dive into a no-nonse

Dec 14 2025
20 min

Fall Readiness For Smarter Self-Protection

Send us Fan Mail First frost hit and we took the hint: it’s time to rethink not just jackets and batteries, but the way we prep, train, and carry ourselves through the s

Nov 25 2025
16 min

Decade of Preparedness: Celebrating 100 Episodes

Send us Fan Mail A decade of emergency preparedness wisdom culminates in this landmark 100th episode that reflects on how much has changed—and how much remains the same—

Sep 29 2025
22 min

Broken Wings: Planning for When You're Down

Send us Fan Mail A critical moment of vulnerability awaits us all. That moment when we—the prepared ones, the designated responders—find ourselves suddenly incapacitated

Jun 18 2025
17 min

When Everyday Incidents Become Survival Lessons

Send us Fan Mail When a car crashed into the loading dock of a restaurant while I was having lunch, it sparked an important realization—I'd forgotten to check the e

May 11 2025
17 min

Beyond the Bugout Bag: Prepping for Spring

Send us Fan Mail Spring brings a critical transition period for anyone concerned with self-reliance and emergency preparedness. The warming weather signals it's tim

Apr 20 2025
18 min

Start Small on your Prepping Journey

Send us Fan Mail A Video Version is also available on YouTube A harrowing survival story opens this eye-opening episode as we learn how a 79-year-old skier survived a n

Mar 7 2025
25 min

Our Vido Premire: Self-Sufficiency in Crisis Times

Send us Fan Mail Follow this link to the full Video Version  Are you curious about what it truly takes to be prepared for unexpected disasters? Join me, Bill Bateman, a

Feb 20 2025
20 min

Think Small: Steps to Crisis Readiness

Send us Fan Mail Ever been caught off guard by a small detail in an emergency? Picture this: a New Year's Eve interrupted by a burst pressure release valve on the w

Jan 22 2025
18 min

Prepping with a Twist: Stocking Stuffers!

Send us Fan Mail Unwrap the secrets of thoughtful holiday gifting with a twist of preparedness that could make all the difference in an emergency. Ever wondered how to s

Nov 25 2024
23 min

Survival: Foraging, Self-Defense, and Preparedness

Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to mastering survival with our enlightening discussion  as we journey through essential preparation techniques that transcend mere su

Nov 6 2024
21 min

Take your first steps. We've got Homework!

Send us Fan Mail (Don't forget to scroll down for the links!) What would you do if disaster struck your community? This episode provides essential guidance on prep

Oct 2 2024
23 min

Pre-Season Sight In up to 600 Yards & New Prepper ideas

Send us Fan Mail What if you could elevate your long-range shooting skills to a whole new level? This episode of "Survival Beyond the Bug-Out Bag 2.0" promises just that

Sep 18 2024
23 min

Essential Go Bag Tips 2.0

Send us Fan Mail Is your go bag ready for anything? Join us this week as we dive into the world of emergency preparedness with Bill Bateman from Refuse to be a Victim Pe

Sep 8 2024
28 min

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