Gear Reviews

Although portable solar generators are fantastic for powering small devices when you’re away from home, many people prefer these kind of semi-portable (ie. can move it around but not take it in a go-bag) fueled generators for those times when you’re sheltering at your house and want to keep things smooth during an emergency. A Read more

Off-grid power 101

Confused by generating power off the grid? Learn the basics in simple terms, including examples setups with links to gear for your needs. Read more

Best sleeping bag

Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20

Stay warm whether you're at home or have bugged out. Read more

Best bug out bag survival backpack

40 top choices by price and size

There's a lot of backpacks out there. We do the research to pick the best ones for your bug out bag. Read more

Best portable space heater

Mr. Heater Big Buddy

Backup portable heating in case your home or shelter loses heat. Best options for propane, wood, alcohol, and kerosene. Read more

Best disposable lithium batteries

Energizer Ultimate Lithium

The right disposable battery will last a decade in your supplies, giving you the confidence your gear will turn on when you need it most. Read more

Best rechargeable batteries

Panasonic Eneloop NiMH LSD

Keep your emergency gear running for years (even decades) with the best rechargeable batteries. 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

Beginner’s guide to batteries

Confused about the different types of batteries and which ones are best for prepping? 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

How to program a Ham radio with CHIRP software

Program your ham radio's address book and settings with this free software. Read more

Best paracord

5col 550 Type III

We bought and tested over 20 popular paracords, performing load, abrasion, and damp tests to pick the best survival cordage. Read more

Best two-week emergency survival food for preppers

Emergency Essentials Premier

We spent over 180 hours researching and testing popular survival food products so you can self-sustain in your home for two weeks during an emergency. Read more

Best large water barrels and tanks

Legacy and Smart Tank

The best options for storing large amounts of water in a fixed place. Read more

Best home water filter

Big Berkey

Because you can't always depend on clean water coming from the grid or well. Read more