When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Experts in disaster relief and fire prevention and management recommend having a bug-out bag ready to grab at a moment's notice. So, what is a bug-out bag? A ...

I tested five bug out bags for their contents, usefulness, portability and more. After eating rations and setting up flimsy tents, here are my two favorites.

A bug out bag is a pre-packed backpack, duffel or other easily-transported carryall that’s loaded with the supplies you need for several days of survival. Think: a few days’ worth of food and water, a ...

The Urban Prepper looks into Money / Barter Items (Building a Bug Out Bag) highlighting storage, durability, and bug out ...

From wildfires to hurricanes, floods to tornados, there seem to be more natural disasters and calamitous events each year, and having a bug out bag at arm's reach is a smart move, no matter where you ...

When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case ...

Another addition you might consider to this list: Hand-crank flashlights and radios, or hand-crank devices so you can charge your cell phone even when there’s no power. Most of us just need to do ...

Sleeping Bag Storage for a Bug Out Bag? highlighting storage, durability, and bug out preparedness.