That’s where the best bug-out bags (a.k.a survival kits) come in. Essentially a portable emergency kit (the name supposedly comes from the backpacks Army pilots took with them when they were ...

it’s essential to have a fully stocked go bag (also called a “ready bag,” or “bug-out bag”) of emergency gear. This way, you and your family can quickly evacuate to a shelter or other ...

Whether due to natural disasters, civil unrest, or other unforeseen emergencies, having a well-prepared "bug-out bag" can mean the difference between comfort and hardship or even life and death.

Everybody should be prepared with a bag of essentials for when disaster strikes. Survival expert Tim Macwelch, author of "How To Survive Anything," shows us what you need to have packed and ready.

power may be out, and cell phone service may be spotty. Let’s further stipulate that our digital bugout bag will be part of our regular bugout bag, as opposed to a separate backpack or bag.