"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 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 ...

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 ...

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 good tech bug-out bag will already contain the stuff you need and a spot to the stuff you use daily. If you keep this bag ready, you can throw the last couple of things in there and be out of the ...

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 ...

Columns share an author's personal perspective and are often based on facts in the newspaper's reporting. Definition: Bug-out Bag - a kit containing the items one would require to survive when ...

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 ...

A natural or manmade disaster happens and you have to evacuate immediately. Do you have everything you need to survive readily available? That’s where a bug out bag comes into play. It’s a bag that ...