Preparedness and Bug Out Course – 3-Day BYO Bug Out Bag Field Training

Preparedness and Bug Out Course – 3-Day / 2-Night Field Training

The Preparedness and Bug Out Course is an immersive 3-day / 2-night field training event where you Bring Your Own Bug Out Bag (BYOBob) and learn how to actually use what’s inside it. This isn’t a classroom “theory” weekend—you’ll be out in the field, moving, setting up stealth camps, and refining your gear and plan under realistic conditions.

Designed and taught by former Army Ranger and Green Beret Joshua Enyart (the Gray Bearded Green Beret) and cadre, this bug out course blends no-nonsense preparedness, wilderness skills, and stealth and security so you can protect yourself and your family when things go wrong.

Why Take the Preparedness and Bug Out Course?

Most people stop at building a bug out bag and letting it collect dust. This course is about testing, refining, and proving your bug out plan in the field:

• You’ll bring your own bug out bag and discover what actually works (and what doesn’t).
• You’ll practice using each critical item while hiking, navigating, and sleeping outside.
• You’ll learn how to move, camp, and cook in ways that reduce your visual, noise, and light signature.

You’ll leave with a leaner, smarter, and more secure bug out system, backed by real-world reps.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your bug out bag is truly realistic—or whether you could actually move with it for miles while staying hidden—this course will give you a clear, honest answer.

What You’ll Learn in This Bug Out Course

Preparing and Refining Your Emergency Bug Out Bag (BYOBob)

• Bring your current bug out bag and use it for the entire course.
• Evaluate what you packed vs. what you actually use.
• Trim dead weight, refine your loadout, and learn how to pack for speed, access, and stealth.
• Build a system you can confidently shoulder and move with for real distances.

Stealth Fires and Low-Profile Shelters

• Build stealth fires that are harder to see from a distance and easier to conceal.
• Choose fire lays appropriate for fast heat, cooking, and minimal smoke.
• Learn how to construct low-profile shelters that blend into the environment and are quick to pitch and strike.
• Practice site selection that prioritizes cover, concealment, drainage, and escape routes.

Critical Knots for Fast Setup and Tear-Down

• Learn a core set of critical knots and lashings that you’ll actually remember under stress.
• Apply them directly to tarp/poncho shelters, ridgelines, and gear management.
• Focus on speed, repeatability, and low-signature camp setups.

Water Purification on the Move

• Locate and access water sources while avoiding high-risk, high-visibility areas.
• Use simple, portable purification methods appropriate for a moving bug out scenario.
• Build a realistic water plan that supports mobility, not static camp life.

Emergency Rations and Food Strategy

• Choose compact emergency rations that fuel movement without slowing you down.
• Learn how (and when) to eat to maintain energy and decision-making.
• Understand the trade-off between weight, shelf life, and morale food.

Critical First Aid Skills for Bug Out Scenarios

• Cover high-value first aid skills relevant to a bug out: blisters, sprains, minor trauma, and bleeding control.
• Integrate a compact IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) into your bug out system.
• Learn how to treat injuries while maintaining movement and security.

Map Reading, Land Navigation, and Caches

• Use map reading and land navigation skills to stay off roads and avoid chokepoints.
• Practice pacing, terrain association, and navigation by features.
• Learn how to plan, place, and retrieve caches to extend your reach without carrying everything at once.

Principles of Camouflage, Cover, and Concealment

• Apply camouflage principles to your clothing, gear, shelter, and movement.
• Understand visual, noise, light, and track discipline.
• Learn how to observe others and move with minimal signature in both day and night conditions.

Who Should Attend This Bug Out Training?

This course is ideal for:

• Anyone with a bug out bag who wants to test it in the real world.
• Preparedness-minded families and individuals who want a realistic plan, not just gear.
• Outdoor enthusiasts who want to blend survival skills with bug out strategy.
• Students of the No-Nonsense Bug Out Film or Bug Out Bag List PDF who want hands-on, instructor-led practice.

You do not need to be an expert, but you should be comfortable hiking with a pack and spending two nights outside in changing weather.

Course Details

Duration and Format

• Length: 3 days / 2 nights
• Format: Fully field-based; you will live out of your bug out bag for the entire course
• Training Style: Short lectures, demos, hands-on drills, and scenario-based movement and camp exercises

Gear and BYOBob Requirement

• Required: Your own Bug Out Bag (BYOBob) and contents (including food)
• Shelter, sleep system, clothing, and footwear appropriate to the training location and season
• Individual first aid kit, headlamp, water containers, and basic personal items
• A recommended packing list and refinement guidelines are provided after registration

The goal is to run your real-world setup, identify weaknesses, and go home with a bug out system you trust.

Location and Conditions

• Training Environment: Outdoor woodland or mixed-terrain venue
• Conditions: Course runs rain or shine—expect real weather and terrain
• Lodging: Field camping only; you will sleep in shelters you set up from your own kit

Why Train Bug Out Skills with the Gray Bearded Green Beret?

• Instruction led by a former Army Ranger and Green Beret with decades of operational and instructional experience.
• Focus on realistic bug out scenarios, not fantasy or fear-based hype.
• Integration of stealth, security, and movement discipline into every aspect of training.
• Part of the broader GB2 training ladder, complementing Wilderness Survival, Land Navigation, and Wilderness Medical courses.

Take the Next Step in Your Preparedness

If you’ve built a bug out bag but have never truly lived out of it under field conditions, this course is the missing piece.

Spend 3 days and 2 nights moving, navigating, and sleeping with your own gear while learning how to stay hidden, hydrated, and in control. You’ll finish with a tested bug out system, a clearer plan, and the confidence that comes from real experience—not guesswork.

Reserve your spot in the Preparedness and Bug Out Course today and turn your bug out bag into a proven tool instead of a question mark.

Specifications

• Course Name: Preparedness and Bug Out Course – 3-Day BYO Bug Out Bag Field Training
• Course Type: Live, in-person bug out and preparedness course
• Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
• Primary Focus: Bug out bag refinement, stealth and security, movement and sustainment
• Key Skills Covered:
  • Preparing and refining your emergency bug out bag (BYOBob)
  • Stealth fires and low-profile shelters
  • Critical knots for fast, low-signature camp setup
  • Water purification on the move
  • Emergency rations and food planning
  • Critical first aid skills for bug out scenarios
  • Map reading, land navigation, and caches
  • Camouflage, cover, and concealment