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 explores Introduction: Urban Bug Out Bag (v3.0) with focus on preparedness, utility, and survival strategy.

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

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 ...