"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 ...

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 ...

“Bug-out bag,” you say? Think of tornado season in Oklahoma. There I was, years ago, watching our local weather expert pointing at a map on the TV that included the area where I live. “There it is,” ...

I'd consider myself a "prepper lite." I.e., I don't have a hidden bunker or a bug-out bag all packed and ready, but my husband and I do have a dedicated space in our basement for survival gear in the ...

I wanted to learn how to prepare for disaster. It turned out I needed skills, yes — but the first thing was learning how to breathe. Credit...Illustration by Tim McDonagh Supported by By J Wortham On ...

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 ...