"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In late November, on a Tuesday afternoon, my husband locked me out of the house. It was the first real ...

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 ...

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 ...

Behind the rear seat of my Tacoma is a security blanket of sorts. It is a small pack with a shoulder strap, and it has saved many a day from being fishless. I call it a “mini bug out bag,” as it only ...

Medical module for bug out bags covers first aid and emergency supplies. Hiker mired in quicksand in Utah’s Arches National ...

For my entire life, my parents have ingrained in me the mantra: Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. I grew up in Florida, then North Carolina, I and now live in New York City, and have carried ...

For my entire life, my parents have ingrained in me the mantra: Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. I grew up in Florida, then North Carolina, I and now live in New York City, and have carried ...