Gear
Survival Essentials: Backcountry, Bug Out & Beyond
Ever wondered what gear you'd need to survive? Well, we gathered our top gear recommendations to help you stay alive.
Category Survival
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PreppingSHTF Gear: Essential & Best Gear For When The World (Almost) Ends [2026]
Everyone needs a SHTF stockpile. Be it a go-bag in the closet or a shipping container in the woods. We cover everything from handguns and rifles to food, water, knives, first aid kits, and more.
PreppingBug Out Bag List: Best Gear to Survive
Want to know everything about bug out bags? We go over scenarios, different types, and then a deep dive into the list of essentials.
PreppingBest Gear for Your Car Survival Kit
Whether you’re prepping for disaster or just want to handle a flat, come see our list of the top supplies to stock in your car survival kit.
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Review8 Best Gas Masks, Face Masks, Respirators, & Filters [Hands-On]
Not sure what protection you need? We hands-on test the most popular (and still available) gas masks, face masks, respirators, and filters.
ReviewEmergency Garage Essentials: How To Prep Your Garage
We tackle the best gear to prep your garage and car with in case of emergency or, you know, zombie apocalypse. See what we recommend stocking up on!
NewsNew Product Highlight: Mira Safety DeconDust
Chemical threats aren't over once the smoke clears. Mira Safety’s new Decon Dust will get you and your gear seriously clean.
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Gun ReviewsSavage 42 Takedown [Review]: Best Small-Game Hunting Rifle?
Savage Arms combined the accuracy of the .22 LR with the utility of a .410 shotgun in the Takedown 42. Does it perform? We take it to the range to find out.
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Review[Review] Pelican SRVL1 & SRVL2: Best Pre-Built Go Bags?
Pelican now offers go bags for beginner preppers looking to stock up. But are the SRVL1 and SRRVL2 worth the cost? We tested them to find out.
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Emergency Preparedness Checklist: What You Need To Survive
We walk you through all the essentials you want to cross off your list as your prep, stock, and store for the future.