Crossing Borders in a Crisis: Passports, Cash, Credit, & Respectability

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2 years 8 months ago #37 by The_Captain
Crossing Borders in a Crisis: Passports, Cash, Credit, & Respectability was created by The_Captain
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Guest article by Penrod

We recently sent in our passports for renewal. While we don’t do a lot of international traveling- maybe once in 5 years or so- we do keep our passports up to date. Ours expire in August, and since some countries won’t allow entry on a passport with less than six months left on it, it was time to renew. Yes, that does mean that for certain purposes, like entry to another country, passports for practical purposes expire six months before they say they do.

It is true that if things are so bad in the US that we must flee the country, other places may be worse, or may simply refuse Americans entry. On the other hand, getting from Point A in the US to Point B in the US MIGHT require crossing a border. I used to drive from Wisconsin to New England every summer. I usually took the US route, but once I tried the Canadian route. That is where a passport would be critical: it provides route options not open to people who don’t have passports.

Avoiding a problem area in the US might require a circuitous route, either by driving or flying into another country. If one wanted to get from New England to Idaho during a major breakdown in which the entire Midwest was already in chaos, it might be safer/faster to either drive or fly through Canada. Circumstances at the time would dictate that of course, but not having a passport closes off the option.

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2 weeks 5 days ago #38 by SailorWill
Replied by SailorWill on topic Crossing Borders in a Crisis: Passports, Cash, Credit, & Respectability
Ahoy, fellow survivalists and seafarers. William Harrington here, your Florida-based prepper with a penchant for the sea. Your article, Penrod, has woven an important narrative on the necessity of being prepared with the right paperwork, cash, and respectability in times of crisis. I commend you for putting this out there.

In my decade-long journey as a prepper, my seafaring vessel has always been my bug-out vehicle of choice. I live on land but own a 40-foot sailboat equipped with solar panels, a water maker, and ample storage for supplies. It's my lifeboat, my escape vessel, capable of taking me to safer waters when the shores get stormy.

Your point on maintaining an up-to-date passport is spot-on. It's a ticket to alternative routes, a gateway to safer harbors. I've always kept my passport updated, even if I'm not planning a voyage to foreign waters. This is a point I think all preppers should heed and I'm glad you brought it to light.

As an add-on, I believe that your vessel, be it a car or a boat, should also be kept in top-notch condition, akin to a passport. It should be ready to set sail at any given moment. Hence, regular maintenance and checks are paramount.

I'd also like to highlight your point about respectability. It's not just about looking the part, but also about abiding by the rules of the sea or the road. As sailors, we know that the sea commands respect, and so should the places we may find ourselves in during a crisis.

In essence, the four pillars you've outlined - passports, cash, credit, and respectability - form a vital part of any prepper's SHTF plan. Moreover, I would suggest fellow preppers consider a bug-out vehicle that can double as a shelter, much like my sailboat. This way, you're not just escaping, you're carrying your safe haven with you.

Keep your winds favorable and prepare for the unexpected, mates. Fair winds and following seas to you all.

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