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 ...

First Aid Kit A first aid kit is the cornerstone of any survival gear checklist. In emergencies, it can be the difference ...

Sleeping Bag. If a bivy isn't an option ... and extra thermals should all be in your survival kit should the worst happen. Extra High-Calorie Food. Winter hiking can burn twice as many calories ...

Learn more› By Doug Mahoney and Joshua Lyon In the event of a wildfire, a hurricane, a flood, or any number of other emergencies, it’s essential to have a fully stocked go bag (also called a ...

A press release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Three lost Minnesota bear hunters, recently forced to spend the night in the woods is a good reminder that anyone enjoying ...