When disaster strikes and it’s time to bug out, survival becomes your top priority. Preppers understand the importance of staying alert, aware of their surroundings, and avoiding potential threats. However, there’s a common tendency to lower one’s guard once reaching a rest spot or bug out location.
In the midst of chaos and exhaustion, it’s natural to crave rest and comfort. But here’s the danger: as days pass, your heightened awareness starts to fade, and you may overlook the fact that the situation remains precarious. Safety can be deceiving during dangerous times, and the biggest mistake you can make is becoming too comfortable and falling into the trap of multi-tasking.
It’s human nature to want to take care of multiple tasks simultaneously, especially when on the go. However, this mindset can quickly lead to trouble during a bug out. To maintain a sharp focus and be prepared for any sudden changes, it’s crucial to resist the urge to multi-task.
When bugging out, prioritize one task at a time—one chore or one action that directly aids your survival. Avoid scattering your supplies around your resting spot or bug out destination. Instead, keep your mind focused on the task at hand and only unpack the necessary supplies from your bug out bag.
By keeping your supplies stashed and organized, you’ll be ready to grab your bag and flee at a moment’s notice. It’s much easier to pick up a pot and go than to gather scattered clothes, food, or dishes all at once.
Remember, in a high-stress situation, attempting to multi-task can result in leaving essential supplies behind when forced to run from danger. This mistake can have severe consequences. Stay focused, stay prepared, and prioritize your actions during a bug out.
This isn’t to say your group can’t accomplish more than one agenda simultaneously if it makes sense. Just ensure good delegation and focused tasks per individual. Ultimately, during a bug out or any evasion type activity it is imperative to stay task focused and work methodically towards the end objective without minor distractions.
