"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 ...

A bug out bag is often thought of as something only hardcore preppers and survivalists would put together in case the world ends. While that line of thinking persists to some degree, an increasing ...

As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of natural hazards — storms, wildfires, floods, oh my — the importance of having one of the best bug out bags packed with outdoor necessities ...

From portable batteries to satellite devices, these are the things you devices you’ll want to have ready if you leave in a hurry. A good tech bug-out bag will already contain the stuff you need and a ...

The day after President Donald Trump was elected in 2016, Eric Shonkwiler looked at his hiking bag to figure out what supplies he had. “I began to look at that as a resource for escape, should that ...

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 ...

If you buy something through my links, I may earn a commission. I’ve put together a list of everything that I have in my bag right now! If you’re interested, keep scrolling to check out these staples ...