Hurricane Bug Out

From Prep to Recovery—We’ve Got You Covered.

Calm Guidance
Before the Storm Hits

Calm Guidance
Before the Storm Hits

Real-world hurricane preparation, evacuation strategy, and recovery guidance from people who’ve lived through decades of storms.

Why People Trust Hurricane Bug Out

Clear, Practical Guidance

Step-by-step instructions that cut through the noise. Know exactly what to do before, during, and after a storm.

Field-Tested Gear

We recommend only what we’ve used ourselves, from power, water, and lighting to full bug-out loadouts.

Decades of Local Experience

Built by lifelong hurricane veterans in Florida and South Carolina. Real storms. Real evacuations. Real recovery.

Start Your Hurricane Prep Plan

Learn the essential steps every coastal resident should take before a storm, broken down into clear, simple actions.

Build Your Bug Out Bag the Right Way

See the gear we personally trust and field-tested through years of storms and evacuations.

Clarity in the Moments That Matter Most.

When a storm is approaching, you don’t have time for guesswork. Hurricane Bug Out gives you simple, experience-backed guidance to help you prepare early, act confidently, and stay safe.

  • Step-by-step hurricane prep guidance
    Plain-language instructions from people who’ve lived through dozens of storms.

  • Field-tested gear recommendations
    We only recommend gear we’ve personally used in real hurricane conditions.

  • Real-time insights you can trust
    From storm tracking to evacuation timing, we help you cut through the noise.

Real People. Real Storms. Real Experience.

We’re not gurus or armchair experts. We’re two hurricane veterans from Florida and the Carolinas who have lived through decades of storms, evacuations, power outages, and long recovery days.

We built Hurricane Bug Out to give you the clarity we wish more people had before the winds pick up.

Mark Laymon

Community Catalyst • Florida Hurricane Veteran

Part 107 Pilot, storm tracker, and lifelong Florida resident with decades of first-hand hurricane experience from Andrew to Ian. Mark focuses on preparedness, trusted gear, evacuation strategy, and drone-based post-storm assessments.

Alex Dix

Community Catalyst • Charleston Hurricane Veteran

Born and raised in the Carolinas, Alex brings coastal storm experience from Hugo to Idalia. He specializes in community coordination, on-the-ground readiness, and practical storm planning for families and new residents.

Latest Hurricane Guides

Fresh Updates to Help You Stay Ready

New checklists, gear breakdowns, and storm-readiness tips as we publish them. Check back often during hurricane season for the latest updates.

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