Best machete and kukri
Machetes and kukris are great hatchet replacements for people in hot and humid climates. Read more
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Best machete and kukri
Best home water filter
Because you can't always depend on clean water coming from the grid or well. Read more
Best socks
Invest in quality socks that will hold up in an emergency, especially when traveling on foot or spending significant time outdoors. Read more
Best bug out bag survival backpack
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 survival knife
A great survival knife is a must-have item in your bug out and get home bags. Top experts curate the best choices among hundreds of options. Read more
Best fire extinguisher for your home and vehicle
The best models to keep around for common home and vehicle fires. Read more
Best gas can
The best portable cans to store gas at home. Read more
Best lighter for survival
A basic fueled lighter makes a great prep. Here's our favorites. 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 plate carrier
Experts pick the 18 top products to carry your hard armor plates. Read more
The best bulletproof body armor when SHTF
Experts explain the basics of body armor and 'bulletproof vests' with the best choices you can buy today for SHTF and emergency preparedness. 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
How to choose and mix bladed tools
Thinking through how to mix and match from the wide range of bladed tools on the market. Read more
How to read maps
Summary: Scale is how zoomed in or out a map is, such as one inch equaling one mile. The first thing you should look at in a road atlas is the legend, which explains what lines and symbols mean. Other important atlas features: the index, which gives page numbers for all major locations and tables Read more
Best paper maps
Everyone should have one of these paper maps. Read more
