Ancient Bug Out Bunkers Bunkers are defined as reinforced underground shelters, typically for use in wartime. Bunkers became especially popular during the Cold War, as the risk of nuclear attacks seemed very real. Large-scale bunkers, like the one constructed at Greenbrier, were built to protect government officials. That said, the construction of bunkers predates the Cold War. In fact, the construction of bunkers predates modern civilization. To better understand some of the most ancient bug out bunkers, we'll need to look underneath the soil in Turkey. Derinkuyu Derinkuyu is an underground maze of homes and passageways used to shield the Turkish towns...
What Bunker is Right for Me?
What are Bunkers? The word "bunker" originated in Germany. During WWII, bunker was a reference to military dugouts, but it has since been applied to shelters both under and above ground that serve as protection or storage spaces. Most importantly, bunkers can be used to shield us from a SHTF Event. There are various types of bunkers you can use when escaping a SHTF Event, so it's important you choose the one that suits your needs. Fallout Shelter: Fallout shelters were built by the government during the Cold War to address the nuclear fallout (radioactive material) that spreads after a nuclear explosion. While the explosion may alone be devastating, the environment is st...
