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 ...

A bug-out bag, also known as a BOB bag, grab bag, go bag, survival kit, PERK (personal emergency relocation kit), 72-hour bag, and GOOD (get out of Dodge) bag, is an emergency kit designed to hold all ...

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers on the essential bug-out gear to keep your family safe during an unplanned exit. You never know when you're going to have to bug out on ...

02:35, Wed, Mar 4, 2026 Updated: 02:47, Wed, Mar 4, 2026 With climate emergencies and power cuts becoming commonplace, preparedness has become intensely personal. More Brits are discreetly assembling ...