So I’m a 53 year old female. I’ve taught scuba diving for 25 years, my full-time career of choice for most of my adult life. But now… I fly a desk. I hung up my fins from teaching scuba and started my own swim school 8 years ago. Fast forward. Business is brisk! Life is good… maybe too good. I’ve put on extra weight and long to return to my much more fit and trim former self. Mind you, I still enjoy lots of outdoor pursuits! I ski, dive, mountain bike, kayak and camp throughout the year. Apparently it’s not enough to stay in shape. I came across “SOS- How to survive” and was fascinated. I then discovered “Fat Guys in the woods” and was transfixed… not only on the myriad of survival skills presented but more so on the emotional journeys of personal growth. I too had become too sedentary. I felt inspired watching Creek’s shows! Icouldn’t get enough. I logged on to Amazon and ordered three books: “Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag” , “Build the perfect Bug Out Vehicle”, and ” 365 Survival Skills” . I finished the first in one afternoon. I’m certainly no “prepper” per say… I just love the outdoors!!

As an active scuba diving instructor, swim instructor and life guard, I’ve always loved the idea of being prepared to handle life’s “what-ifs”. The skills presented in all three of these books are invaluable! Let’s say you never have a need to actually “bug out”… so?? Nothing is lost! But the sense of peace and the sheer fun of learning the skills you would need in the event of a disaster?!? Priceless! Maybe I’ll never need to utilize the vast majority of these skills and supplies. So what! It’s an amazing thought to know I have these skills and supplies at the ready. I’m looking into taking Creek’s survival skills week-long class! His books are written with as much humor, and heart as razor sharp expertise. Truly fun and inspiring books.

Creek Stewart has done a great job with his follow up to “Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag”. Like the first one, this book is well thought out, methodical and logical in it’s approach to selecting & preparing a BOV. This book covers a wide range of vehicle & transport options as well as the important pros & cons of each. It gives some recommendations based on first hand experience, but includes plenty of other options for consideration. Stewart’s writing style is straightforward and easy to follow, and he doesn’t sensationalize any of these issues. He also includes a large number of resource links to learn more about it. This book would be useful not only to “preppers”, but anyone who relies on a vehicle to get them where they need to go. My hope now is that he will make it a trilogy and write a book on “Building the Perfect Bug Out Retreat”!

It was through my research on both bug out bags and bug out vehicles that I came across Build the Perfect Bug Out Vehicle by Creek Stewart. After reading his material, it became apparent to me that his work is a seminal piece with both thought provoking and practical information for those interested in general emergency preparedness and survival preparation for the likelihood of any one of the possible natural calamities or societal worst case scenarios one might face.

One usually thinks of a car as the vehicle most popular when it comes to transportation. But as Mr. Stewart presents there are various kinds of vehicles and options to review and consider. One needs to be versatile when it comes to preparing for any natural or man-made disaster. Thus the need to have different forms of transportation needs to be thought out and addressed. Here is where Creek’s perspectives really shine.

Mr. Stewart unveils a variety of suitable vehicle types both motorized and non-engine powered options from which to consider under different disaster scenarios. The book details important vehicle features and also outlines items that should be packed in your Bug Out Vehicle. Stewart makes a solid argument for selecting not just one form of transportation but multiple types if possible to utilize effectively in the crisis situations one might face. It is Mr. Stewart’s ultimate goal to give the reader the best chance of getting to your “bug out location” safely and soundly.

As mentioned, I found his information solid and valuable that I incorporated many of his thoughts into my writing and research materials. I would highly recommend anyone serious on emergency preparedness and survivalism to read his book. It will definitely give you another perspective in which to consider.

Very informative, well laid out with easy to understand explanations, plans and pictures. My thanks to the author and all who took part in the making of this book.

wow came very fast , love it , just what i was looking for.