Gear Reviews

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

Knife experts pick the best sharpening stones for your home and go-bags. Read more

Knife experts pick the best strops and compounds for your home supplies and go bags. Read more

The right sheath is a big part of any good field knife. We break it down and share some favorites. Read more

We spent 55 hours narrowing down the top 20 survival axes to the best picks for your needs. Read more

We spent 35 hours reviewing the top 27 survival hatchets, with great budget and portable choices for your needs. Read more

See our list of the top 23 bushcraft and tactical tomahawks. Read more

Thinking through how to mix and match from the wide range of bladed tools on the market. Read more

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

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

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

The best modern options for one of history's oldest preps. Read more

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

Cheap, small, and easy-to-use gear to signal for help or communicate over long distances. Read more

A folding saw is one of the most important bladed tools for survival. Read more