Everyday Carry

Best paracord

We bought and tested over 20 popular paracords, performing load, abrasion, and damp tests to pick the best survival cordage. 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 emergency rations (lifeboat food bars)

Datrex and SOS

The best ration bars for your go-bags and vehicle supplies. 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 portable survival water filters

HydroBlu Versa Inline Filter

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

Best survival watch

Casio SGW100

Even though your phone can handle basic time keeping, you might want a dedicated watch (with extra sensors!) in a survival situation. Read more

Best survival apps for your phone

30+ apps

One-page list of the best tools and references to carry on your mobile devices. Read more

Best portable power bank

NOVOO Explorer 10,000mAh

Keep one (or two) of these in your emergency go-bags. We bought and field tested 16 of the top models. Read more

Best spork for eating brains in the zombie apocalypse

Rakuen Titanium Long Handle Spork

Perfect for go-bags. We tested 20+ sporks over 100+ meals. Read more

Best no-touch keychain tool

StatGear Hygiene Hand Lite

Self-cleaning keychain tools you use in public to touch doors, buttons, toilets, and screens. Read more

Best socks

Darn Tough

Invest in quality socks that will hold up in an emergency, especially when traveling on foot or spending significant time outdoors. Read more

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