some of this is predicated on the notion that the military has been activated and to put it bluntly, they are not on your side. Why you may ask? Simple, because unless it’s caused by an EMP (Electra Magnetic Pulse) or a CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) the country will likely to be under Martial Law and that would put a lot of Military on the roads.
If the Military are involved, there are many more obstacles to overcome, versus just masses of starving people and roving gangs. Technology will be the key that changes the dynamics completely and multiplies the danger of being caught.
First off, let me say that anytime you are forced to travel, whether it is night or day, avoid paved roads at all cost! Roads are for those who want to get shot or killed. Roads are where you will find the roadblocks, the ambushes, and in many cases, the traps designed to lure you to your death! Always travel cross country, using paths and railroad tracks whenever possible. These will give you your best chance to avoid being seen by others.
If the Military is out and about so to speak, and they have air support, which is pretty much a given, you will want to travel by day. Why you might ask? OK, here is my thinking on this subject and I am sure others will have varying opinions. During the day, you can see further and can blend into the brush and your surroundings when needed. Remember the key here is to not be seen and to avoid all others. In the day, you can see them long before they see you if you are careful.
During the night, you could walk right up on someone before you even know that they are there. This wouldn’t be good if they are members of a gang. In the day, you can see better for navigating the terrain you need to travel. As well as helping you keep your direction of travel. All in all, daytime is the best time to travel if the Military is out.
Traveling at night would be good if you were only trying to avoid gangs and bandits. The reason you wouldn’t want to do it if the Military was out is because of their night vision and Thermal vision. At night they can spot people moving on the ground with no trouble at all. Again, if they are out, stick to traveling during the day. If the Military is no where to be found and you have reasons to believe that they are not an issue, then you may want to travel at night.
I would strongly urge everyone to have a night vision device of some kind. These can be a little expensive, but they are well worth their cost when the time comes. You don’t need the top of the line, and the monocular with night vision can usually be found for a reasonable price at gun shows, as well as online. Again, they do not need to be the top of the line; they just need to allow you to see in the dark, so get what you can afford. You may also want to get spare batteries for them as well. The idea here is to see trouble before you walk into it.
It all comes down to whether the Military is hunting people using air support or not. If you travel at night and they are out hunting, then you will stand out like a beacon in the night. Other than that, the night offers cover and allows you to cross open areas, that you would not be able to during the day. On the other hand, if you travel during the day, you have a much better chance of seeing them before they see you. In the end, it will be up to you, just do not underestimate the military technology, when it comes to tracking and locating people.
In the end, your best chance of survival is to not travel at all, but if you must, then consider all of your options and consider all factors, which threats you will face by traveling during the day or night. Only then will you be able to make the right decision on when to travel.
Again, just some thoughts on bugging out day or night?
If the Military are involved, there are many more obstacles to overcome, versus just masses of starving people and roving gangs. Technology will be the key that changes the dynamics completely and multiplies the danger of being caught.
First off, let me say that anytime you are forced to travel, whether it is night or day, avoid paved roads at all cost! Roads are for those who want to get shot or killed. Roads are where you will find the roadblocks, the ambushes, and in many cases, the traps designed to lure you to your death! Always travel cross country, using paths and railroad tracks whenever possible. These will give you your best chance to avoid being seen by others.
If the Military is out and about so to speak, and they have air support, which is pretty much a given, you will want to travel by day. Why you might ask? OK, here is my thinking on this subject and I am sure others will have varying opinions. During the day, you can see further and can blend into the brush and your surroundings when needed. Remember the key here is to not be seen and to avoid all others. In the day, you can see them long before they see you if you are careful.
During the night, you could walk right up on someone before you even know that they are there. This wouldn’t be good if they are members of a gang. In the day, you can see better for navigating the terrain you need to travel. As well as helping you keep your direction of travel. All in all, daytime is the best time to travel if the Military is out.
Traveling at night would be good if you were only trying to avoid gangs and bandits. The reason you wouldn’t want to do it if the Military was out is because of their night vision and Thermal vision. At night they can spot people moving on the ground with no trouble at all. Again, if they are out, stick to traveling during the day. If the Military is no where to be found and you have reasons to believe that they are not an issue, then you may want to travel at night.
I would strongly urge everyone to have a night vision device of some kind. These can be a little expensive, but they are well worth their cost when the time comes. You don’t need the top of the line, and the monocular with night vision can usually be found for a reasonable price at gun shows, as well as online. Again, they do not need to be the top of the line; they just need to allow you to see in the dark, so get what you can afford. You may also want to get spare batteries for them as well. The idea here is to see trouble before you walk into it.
It all comes down to whether the Military is hunting people using air support or not. If you travel at night and they are out hunting, then you will stand out like a beacon in the night. Other than that, the night offers cover and allows you to cross open areas, that you would not be able to during the day. On the other hand, if you travel during the day, you have a much better chance of seeing them before they see you. In the end, it will be up to you, just do not underestimate the military technology, when it comes to tracking and locating people.
In the end, your best chance of survival is to not travel at all, but if you must, then consider all of your options and consider all factors, which threats you will face by traveling during the day or night. Only then will you be able to make the right decision on when to travel.
Again, just some thoughts on bugging out day or night?
