Long‑Term Preparedness: How to Plan for Shelter in Place and Evacuation
The lowest, broadest layer of the preparedness triangle focuses on long‑term survival and stability. Unlike EDC, vehicle kits, or get‑home bags, this layer assumes significant disruption: either staying at home for an extended period or leaving home entirely for a safer location. These two paths are known as Shelter in Place (SIP) and Not Coming […]
Get Home Bag (GHB) and Bail Out Bag (BOB) Setup for Overlanders
Within the preparedness triangle, Get Home Bags and Bail Out Bags represent the point where travel shifts from vehicle to foot. This could mean walking from a workplace back home during a disruption or leaving a disabled vehicle in the backcountry to reach a major road. Although they share some overlap, GHBs and BOBs are […]
Vehicle Everyday Carry (VEDC) for Overlanders: Essential Gear for Daily Driving and Emergencies
Vehicle Everyday Carry (VEDC) builds on personal everyday carry by adding tools, supplies, and safety gear that live in the vehicle full-time. While on-body EDC covers what is immediately accessible, VEDC prepares the driver and passengers for situations that go beyond what pockets can handle—breakdowns, minor medical issues, weather changes, and short-term disruptions to normal […]
Overland Ready, Workday Steady: Making Your Rig Pull Double Duty
Most of us can’t afford to have a dedicated overland vehicle sitting in the garage waiting for the next adventure. Our rigs often have to do double duty—commuting to work during the week and hitting the trails on weekends. It’s practical, but not without quirks. Let’s take a look at the upsides and downsides of […]