Bug Out Vehicles

Portable water filters are one of the first things you should buy. We spent 48 hours testing over 70 products to help you pick the best one. Read more

The Best Portable Solar Chargers for Phones and Other Devices

BigBlue 3 28W

See the winning portable solar chargers from over 100 hours of scientific field testing. Read more

Winter survival kits, extreme cold weather gear, and winterizing your home and car

Don't get caught in the cold. Simple tips and gear for preparing your home, car, and emergency bags for severe winters. Read more

How to store gas at home (and does gas go bad?)

Does gas go bad? Does it freeze? How do people keep gas stored around the home? Read more

Best headlamps for prepping

Black Diamond ReVolt 350

We've reviewed over 200 headlamps to pick the best for bug out bags, EDC, and more. Read more

Best lantern

Streamlight Siege

Although candle or fueled lanterns are a decent backup and can put off a small amount of heat, many people have moved to modern LED electric lanterns that are energy efficient (and easy to recharge with portable solar or a battery pack), bright, and can act as a charging hub for other USB devices. Plus, Read more

Best emergency rations (lifeboat food bars)

Datrex and SOS

The best ration bars for your go-bags and vehicle supplies. Read more

Best gas can

Eagle and Justrite

The best portable cans to store gas at home. Read more

Best water purification tablets (and other portable purifiers)

Katadyn Micropur MP1 Tablets

Cheap, light, small, and easy to use: throw some of these portable purifiers in all of your kits. Read more

Best tarp

Aqua Quest Safari

A quality tarp is a critical part of any go-bag. So we spent 53 hours researching over 50 tarps and field reviewing the top 22. Read more

Best emergency shower and hygiene wipes

Clean Trek Towels

Don't turn into a wild beast after three days without a shower! We spent 16 hours researching and testing over 20 of the most popular wet wipes for your survival kits. Read more