Where's everyone bugging out to?

[Tonka]

That was actually going to be my first post. I hear a lot about bug out bags, everyone is talking about them. Especially in the US, it’s as if they are the no 1 survival tool. It’s as if at the first sign of trouble the best thing to do is to abandon your home. Does everyone have secret bunkers?

Perhaps people are worried about different threats than me? I am pretty out of touch with other preppers, and a humble forum noob.

I have never felt the need a BOB myself. I always keep survival equipment, emergency water, dried fruit and nuts etc in the car, but that’s just common sense really. But perhaps that is a kind of bug out bag?

I have been building up my kit for over 20 years, so I have more than enough to have several bags packed. It’s just that the only thing I plan to run from is an impending tsunami. I live in a pretty vulnerable place for that. I have things stored around the house in strategic locations though.

I’m not saying that I’m right here. I’m just saying my thoughts so people have the opportunity to explain other points of view, so I can learn. As I said, I’m pretty out of touch.

I do think that BOBs sound kind of fun though. And really that is enough of a motive to put one together. But I am interested in hearing why they are given such a high priority?