The prepping community is always full of well-meaning advice about “where” a prepper should move to increase the chances of survival during an SHTF scenario, but the information on “how” to move is hard to find.

I’m in the process of getting ready for a big move – across the continent and into another country.  I’ve been at this prepping gig for quite some time, and have relocated several times throughout, but I’ve never undertaken a venture this big.  When we relocated here to the forests of Central Ontario, I thought the 8 hour drive in the moving van was a pretty big deal.  Now, I’m putting it in perspective  against our upcoming 40+ hour drive, and it seems like a walk in the park.

As with any move, there are the basics that you must take care of:

• Finding a home on the other end
• Establishing services in your new home
• Sorting through what to take and what to ditch
• Figuring out how you’re going to move all your stuff (moving company?  moving van?  trailer?  ship it?)
• Transporting pets/livestock
• The move itself

Finding your home on the opposite end can be a challenge from a distance.  Of course, as preppers, we look for different things in our new home than the average family.  We want a water source, room for gardening, geographical isolation, alternative heat – all the things a perfect homestead should have.  Check out this video about Joel Skousen‘s book, Strategic Relocation, for more information.

Once you have found your home you can then set up your needed utilities via telephone and email.  If you have contacts in the area, be sure to get recommendations regarding the different providers.

Now for the big job…sorting your belongings

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