bugout
Panic and leave
Bugout refers to a hasty departure or emergency evacuation, originally military slang for retreating under pressure.
The term now appears frequently in survivalist contexts: a bugout bag contains emergency supplies, a bugout location is a predetermined refuge.
As a verb (bug out), it means to leave quickly: When the power grid failed, we bugged out to the cabin.
The phrase can also mean eyes widening dramatically: His eyes bugged out when he saw the bill.
Depart swiftly from threat
- evacuateLeave due to danger
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- exodusMass departure from somewhere
- boltThreaded rod for nuts
escape · depart · withdraw · relocate · abandon · vacate · decamp · exfiltrate
Sudden ruinous event
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- shelter-in-placeRemain indoors for safety
preparedness · earthquake · flood · pandemic · tornado · hurricane · blackout · tsunami
flee
Depart swiftly from threat
bolt · escape · depart · withdraw · relocate · abandon · vacate · decamp · exfiltrate · egress
disaster
Sudden ruinous event
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
- evacuationRemoval from danger
shelter-in-place · preparedness · earthquake · flood · pandemic · tornado · hurricane · blackout · tsunami · wildfire
survivalist
Self-reliance extremist
- prepperOne who stockpiles for catastrophe
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- homesteadFamily farm and dwelling
off-grid · self-reliance · bushcraft · foraging · wilderness · cache · stockpile · redoubt · compound · barter
go-bag
Preassembled emergency supplies
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- firestarterMaterial that initiates combustion
- multitoolCompact combination implement
paracord · rations · flashlight · radio · knife · tarp · compass · map · flint · headlamp
- Preppinggo bag, stockpile, stockpiling, supplies, emergency kit
- retreatsspa, retreat house, meditation retreat, writing retreat, wellness retreat
bugouthold the line
Maintain current position
advance · strategic retreat · counterattack · dig in · charge
bugoutkeep cool
Remain calm under pressure
stay calm · hold steady · stand firm · keep your head · stay frosty
bugoutstay put
Remain in place
hold position · stick it out · hunker down · remain · persist
- bugout bagPre-packed emergency supplies