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.

Signaling devices, electronic and otherwise, prove critical to summon assistance in an emergency. And it is a good idea to keep them all together in a ditch bag you can grab quickly. ACR makes the ...

When it comes to personal safety, no one ever wants to imagine that the worst could ever happen to themselves or their loved ones. But whether you live in an area that is prone to natural disasters or ...

Bug-out bags/survival kits are a controversial topic. Everybody has a different philosophy about what makes a good one. This is Brent's. While bigger and heavier than a lot of the bags you'll see ...

Lots of people call emergency survival kits “bug-out bags,” which is a military reference to getting out of somewhere fast. They’re popular with preppers, but even the federal government recommends ...

QUINCY (CBS) - Caryn Smith and Jennifer Ormond know what it's like to be struggling financially right now during the coronavirus pandemic. Smith had to close her Quincy clothing boutique Caryn's ...

In today’s unpredictable world, being prepared for medical emergencies is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re hiking in the wilderness, facing a natural disaster, or simply want to be ready for ...

Are preppers crazy, or is everyone else?” As ordinary preppers stock up on freeze-dried meals and first aid kits, their ...

DENVER - Sometimes one person can make a big difference. Alan Baird wants to be one of those people. “I’m not Superman - or Batman - I can’t give everybody answers I can’t fix everybody’s problems, ...