Floodwaters are rising. A fire has broken out next door. A tornado siren blares overhead. In a crisis, every second counts and every decision matters. Having a fully stocked emergency go bag means you ...

Every year seems to bring new disasters to different regions of the United States. Hurricanes in the Southwest. Ice storms in Texas. Floods in the Northeast. Wildfires in Hawaii. Whereas once people ...

A well-packed emergency go bag isn't just a collection of gear—it's peace of mind in a backpack Let’s play a game. It’s 3 a.m. You’re half-asleep, wearing one sock and a ratty T-shirt, when your phone ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A little while ago, my wife and I decided to set out on a spontaneous road trip that would take us to the neighboring state of Michigan and ...

I have a go bag. And so does my cat Gigi. After 20 years in LA, we are now People With Go Bags. The author’s cat Gigi. Photo by Joan Afton You may have heard we had a spot of fire hereabouts recently.

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As a travel writer and all around travel geek, it’s important for me to be able to drop everything, pack and take off on a trip across the country or around the world on a moment’s notice. [FULL STORY ...

Having a go bag ready can make a chaotic, terrifying moment a little more manageable. Natural disasters are becoming more common. Wildfires taking out neighborhoods, floodwaters washing out roads and ...