BOV - Your escape plan on wheels: building the perfect Bug Out Vehicle
Bug Out Vehicle
Meet my car - nothing fancy on paper, but a rolling fortress of survival gear hidden right under your nose.
Inside the trunk floor, I stash everything listed below, plus a 120x200cm mattress folded in half (yes, it fits!).
The trunk cover keeps it all out of sight, so even the passengers riding shotgun or in the back have no clue they’re cruising in a fully kitted-out BOV ready for weeks of survival.
This isn’t some flashy over-the-top rig with blaring sirens or tons of LED lights - it’s practical, discreet, and built for the long haul.
Whether you’re bugging out for a weekend or an extended stretch, this setup covers the essentials without turning your vehicle into a storage unit.
Keep it simple, keep it smart, and most importantly - keep it ready.
| 💀 Missing = Death in… | Section | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Unpredictably, immediately Without defense you can be injured, robbed, or killed - especially in panic or chaos | Weapons | As desired |
| Minutes - hours | First Aid Kit (FAK) | Nitrile gloves x4 CPR mask Scissors Codofix Bandage 8x400cm x2 Bandage 15x400cm x2 MISSING Compresses 7.5x7.5cm x4 Triangular bandage Thermal blanket Alcohol wipes x10 Safety pins x8 Plaster with dressing MISSING Plaster set Tick removal tweezers |
| 5-12 hours | Shelter | Tarp Tarp stakes Paracord 3x30m Deuter 650 sleeping bag Envelope sleeping bag Inflatable pillow Mattress Poncho Swagman Compression pillow Seat cushion x2 Foldable mat |
| 6-24 hours | Clothing | Hoodie Pair of boots above ankle MISSING |
| 12-48 hours | Fire sources | Stove burner Gas cartridge for stove x2 Gas cartridge for lighters Gas lighter x3 Ferro lighter Fuel canister for ferro lighter Matches |
| 2-3 days | Hydration | Water filter Camelbak 3L Purification tablets x90 Water 0.5L x2 |
| 14-30 days | Food | LIO meal x10 Long spoon x2 Spork Hardtack x2 Beef jerky MISSING Tea x8 Salt and pepper x10 |
| 14-30 days | Cooking | Wood stove Gas stove Pots Pan Kettle Steel mug 400ml x2 Paper towels Cutting board Water bottle for transport |
| Indirect, but risk increases | Gear | Cable ties Duck tape Whistles Finger-protection gloves Gardening gloves Reflective gloves Trash bags 60L x18 Knee pads Notebook and pens Sewing kit Mosquito nets x2 |
| Indirect, but risk increases | Communication | Power bank + cables MISSING Solar panel for power bank MISSING Cables: Type A - micro USB, Type A - C Notebook Pen Pencil |