Bug-Out Bags

Where to Store Your Bug-Out Bag

A bag stored in the back of a closet isn't a go-bag — it's a storage problem. Here's where to keep it and how to maintain it.

Bug-out bag in an accessible location near a door

The first rule of go-bag storage: you need to be able to grab it in 60 seconds without thinking. That rules out most storage locations people default to.

The best location is near your primary exit, off the floor (for flood scenarios), and accessible without moving other things out of the way.

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Bug-Out Bag Guide
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