When it comes to personal safety, no one ever wants to imagine that the worst could ever happen to themselves or their loved ones. But whether you live in an area that is prone to natural disasters or ...

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 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 ...

In today’s world, unpredictability has become the norm, whether due to natural disasters, sudden accidents, or even everyday injuries. Having immediate access to medical supplies can be the difference ...

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 ...

This story was originally published on OutdoorLife.com. “It’s better to have it and not need it—than to need it and not have it.” We’ve all probably heard some version of this prepper mantra in recent ...

A small-boat ditch-bag should include essential safety and communication gear in case you're stranded or have to abandon ship ...

QUINCY (CBS) - Caryn Smith and Jennifer Ormond know what it's like to be struggling financially right now during the coronavirus pandemic. Smith had to close her Quincy clothing boutique Caryn's ...

I survived 3 days on a frozen island with no sleeping bag Extreme camping, freezing temperatures, and survival challenges — ...

For decades I’ve espoused the idea of having an emergency bag either with you or within easy access “just in case.” For a long time I used the Camelbak Transformer hydration pack as my basic platform ...