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
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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 portable solar chargers
See the winning portable solar chargers from over 100 hours of scientific field testing. Read more
Best large water barrels and tanks
The best options for storing large amounts of water in a fixed place. 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 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 long-term dehydrated canned foods (#10 cans)
The best long-term dehydrated canned foods. Great addition to your food preps. Read more
Best home water filter
Because you can't always depend on clean water coming from the grid or well. Read more
Best survival and prepper books
80+ of the best books for offline learning or building up your survival library. 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 emergency radio / NOAA weather radio
The best simple one-way radio options for people who don't want a Ham radio Read more
Best matches and containers
We've purchased and tested over 50 of the best matches and waterproof containers. Read more
Best tourniquet
Wilderness medicine instructors pick the best tourniquets so you don't buy the wrong one and bleed out. Read more
Best portable space heater
Backup portable heating in case your home or shelter loses heat. Best options for propane, wood, alcohol, and kerosene. Read more
Make your windows harder to break with security film or hardened glass
Tips for easy add-ons or complete replacements. Read more
