Blizzards, fires, power outages, and floods can leave you stressed and in danger. A DIY emergency kit can keep you protected ...

When you start the transition from traditional to ultralight backpacking, survival gear is usually the first thing to go. Signaling mirror? Extraneous. Extra paracord? Too heavy. Fire starters? Pshh.

Owning an emergency car kit is an essential way to be prepared for any scenario you may encounter on the road. Creating your own is easy and will save you valuable time, money, and maybe even lives ...

When it comes to emergency kits, you need more than one—you need kits in different locations and built for different seasons. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, ...

The best survival kits are like insurance policies you hope you'll never need, but when disaster strikes, they can make all the difference. Packed with essentials like food, water, first aid supplies ...

Could you survive off of your own food, water and other supplies for a few days if you needed to? That’s the definition of “emergency preparedness,” according to the U.S. Department of Homeland ...

Picture this: The power goes out and you go to your emergency kit to find a light source. But lo and behold, you're fresh out of batteries for your flashlight or lantern (great timing). Don’t panic ...

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers on the essential bug-out gear to keep your family safe during a crisis. That’s why it’s important to make plans well in advance and put ...