In an emergency the vast majority of people plan on sheltering in place, staying in the comfort of their own homes with the preparations they’ve made to make that as comfortable as possible. That isn’t going to be an option in all emergencies, and in some cases you’re going to need to leave your home, and sometimes in a hurry. In the prepper world that’s called bugging out.

Whether you’re forced out of your home due to wildfire or earthquake, or you want to get out of the path of a hurricane or blizzard, sometimes you’re going to need to leave the comforts you built up at home, and with a little preparation you’ll be able to keep yourself as comfortable and healthy as possible if those occasions arise.

From creating a bug out bag that you can grab on your way out the door, to preparing your vehicle, and even just having a plan on where you will go if it happens to you. Check out this collection of articles and guides to find the best steps you can take to prepare yourself for a situation where you would need to bug out.