Gear Reviews

See our testing of 40+ of the best backup fire starters Read more

We've purchased and tested over 50 of the best matches and waterproof containers. Read more

Wilderness medicine instructors pick the best tourniquets so you don't buy the wrong one and bleed out. Read more

Tips for easy add-ons or complete replacements. Read more

A chest seal is one of the most critical medical components. Read more

Pressure dressings are a core component for medical emergencies. See what the experts carry. Read more

We interviewed experts and researched the best options on the market to pick the right compass for your kits. Read more

The easiest way to keep your emergency knives sharps is a cheap and portable pull-through sharpener. Read more

Intro guide to the best types of burglar bars for your home's ground-level windows. Read more

Intro guide to the best types of window locks and bars to secure your home. Read more

Roundup of the best hardware to make your door harder to break down. Read more

Required safety equipment for anyone with a gun. Read more

Tinder is a must-have for any go-bag. Here's the top picks after 30 hours of research. Read more

Baofeng HAM radios can be tricky to manually program, This guide walks you through manually programming a common BaoFeng radio. Read more

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