A khaki canvas duffel bag on a light wooden floor, next to a white plastic chair with metal legs.
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Grab your bag, and let’s go!

A go bag can be known by many names. Evacuation bag, hurricane bag, earthquake bag, big-out bag to name just a few. Put simply, a go bag is a single bag you can grab, usually in an emergency, that has everything you need to survive comfortably for a few days if you need to 'bug out' for some reason.
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How to prepare for the end of your life

The recent (as of this writing) death of my Mother has sent me careening down a warren of hoops, troubles, and interactions with State and Federal agencies. Most of which was caused by her not having a will. But even if there is a will, that doesn't mean you're on an easy road.