I was laying in bed last night and had a scenario pop into my head. What would most of us do if we had to "bug out" or grab our gear in the middle of the night? Especially now with early winter nights arriving.

Being so used to just flipping a light on while gathering needed belongings made me realize a major weak point in my preparedness scheme. I starting thinking that if an earthquake or other disaster struck at 0300 I'd be S.O.L.

I need to get my gear organized better and keep it in one centrally-located place in the house. Also time to keep several flashlights strategically located.

Anyone have any suggestions, tips, or stories they can share?