Best paper maps
Everyone should have one of these paper maps. Read more
Bug Out Bags
How to make, store, and eat hardtack
Cheap, easy to make food that lasts a hundred years. Good for go-bags, vehicles, and home supplies. Read more
Rainy day funds and how much cash to have on hand
Tips on making it work for your budget and how to store and conceal cash. Read more
Bug in vs. bug out: Why your home is always the default choice
Avoid the common mistake of focusing too much on bugging out. Read more
Best sleeping bag
Stay warm whether you're at home or have bugged out. Read more
Best lantern
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 survival bow
Use this guide to select a survival bow for you go-bag. Read more
Best bivy sack
Want to add a bivy sack to your go-bags for better shelter? Here's the top picks. Read more
How to manually program a BaoFeng radio
Baofeng HAM radios can be tricky to manually program, This guide walks you through manually programming a common BaoFeng radio. Read more
Best handheld ham radios
One of the best ways to communicate in major emergencies. This review covers top handie-talkie portable models across HF and UHF/VHF. Read more
Best sleeping pads
Sleeping on the ground really sucks. So carry one of these top models in (or on) your go-bag. Read more
Best emergency candles
The best modern options for one of history's oldest preps. Read more
Best signal mirror
Cheap, small, and easy-to-use gear to signal for help or communicate over long distances. Read more
Best pepper spray
Even if you carry a firearm, pepper spray is a less-lethal option that can allow you to defend yourself when confronted by someone who is unarmed but still dangerous. If the only tool at your disposal is a gun, you may save your own life, but you’ll take another and you may be subject to Read more
Best emergency radio / NOAA weather radio
The best simple one-way radio options for people who don't want a Ham radio Read more
