Best home water filter
Because you can't always depend on clean water coming from the grid or well. Read more
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Best home water filter
Best emergency water storage containers for your home
We spent 34 hours researching and testing the best water containers for your basic home emergency supply. Read more
Best gas-powered portable generators
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
Best two-week emergency survival food for preppers
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 MRE (Meal Ready to Eat)
Although not recommended for most people, here's everything you need to know about buying the right Meal Ready-to-Eat. Read more
Best emergency rations (lifeboat food bars)
The best ration bars for your go-bags and vehicle supplies. Read more
Best water purification tablets (and other portable purifiers)
Cheap, light, small, and easy to use: throw some of these portable purifiers in all of your kits. Read more
Best spork for eating brains in the zombie apocalypse
Perfect for go-bags. We tested 20+ sporks over 100+ meals. Read more
Best window bars
Intro guide to the best types of burglar bars for your home's ground-level windows. Read more
Best door reinforcement hardware and barriers
Roundup of the best hardware to make your door harder to break down. Read more
Make your windows harder to break with security film or hardened glass
Tips for easy add-ons or complete replacements. Read more
Beginner’s guide to batteries
Confused about the different types of batteries and which ones are best for prepping? 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
Best gas can
The best portable cans to store gas at home. Read more
