Best paracord
We bought and tested over 20 popular paracords, performing load, abrasion, and damp tests to pick the best survival cordage. Read more
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Best security lighting for homes
Intro guide to the best types of lights to put around the outside of your home. 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 headlamps for prepping
We've reviewed over 200 headlamps to pick the best for bug out bags, EDC, and more. Read more
Best emergency candles
The best modern options for one of history's oldest preps. Read more
Best lantern
Although candle or fueled lanterns are a decent backup and can put off a small amount of heat, many people have moved to modern LED electric lanterns that are energy efficient (and easy to recharge with portable solar or a battery pack), bright, and can act as a charging hub for other USB devices. Plus, Read more
Best gas can
The best portable cans to store gas at home. Read more
Best survival and prepper books
80+ of the best books for offline learning or building up your survival library. Read more
Best home security cameras
If you want cameras without an entire alarm system. Read more
Best home alarm systems
Beginner's guide to picking a complete home alarm system. 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 portable survival water filters
Portable water filters are one of the first things you should buy. We spent 48 hours testing over 70 products to help you pick the best one. Read more
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 large water barrels and tanks
The best options for storing large amounts of water in a fixed place. Read more
Best home water filter
Because you can't always depend on clean water coming from the grid or well. Read more
