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SHTF Gear: Essential & Best Gear For When The World (Almost) Ends

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Feb 14,February 14, 2023 40 Comments

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.

Dog Bug Out Bag Guide [2023]: Complete Checklist & Best Bags

BY Jacki Billings AND Alice Jones Webb, Updated Jan 3,January 3, 2023 2 Comments

Don't leave your pup unprepared in a disaster. We go over why you need a dog bug out bag, the best backpacks, and a list of the essentials to include.

Best Water Storage Containers for Emergencies [Tested]

BY Eric Hung, Updated Sep 12,September 12, 2023 21 Comments

Looking to store water for an emergency? We hands-on review the most popular water containers, purification methods, and effective water filters out there.

12 Best Gas Masks, Face Masks, Respirators, & Filters of 2023 [Hands-On]

BY Eric Hung, Updated May 10,May 10, 2023 70 Comments

Not sure what protection you need? We hands-on test the most popular (and still available) gas masks, face masks, respirators, and filters.

5 Best Reusable Cloth Face Masks [Tested]

BY Paula Li, Published Aug 5,August 5, 2020 16 Comments

We hands-on tested the most popular reusable cloth face masks for comfort, seal, water penetration, and more. Find out which ones passed our tests.

7 Best Survival Food Kits & Brands [Taste Test]

BY Allison, Updated Mar 7,March 7, 2022 13 Comments

Want the tastiest survival and camping food? We taste test 7 of the most popular MREs, emergency bars, and prepping buckets. YUM.

Best Bunkers That Money Can Buy

BY Megan Kriss, Published Apr 22,April 22, 2020 1 Comment

Have an urge to ride out the next worldwide apocalyptic event in style? We've found some of the best bunkers that money can buy...and some normal ones!

10 Quarantine Essentials That Aren't Toilet Paper

BY Allison, Published Mar 20,March 20, 2020 20 Comments

Shelter in place? Here's some quarantine essentials to get you through surviving on your own or with loved ones with your sanity intact. No TP required.

Best Body Armor of 2023 [Tested]: Hard Plates & Soft Armor

BY Allison, Updated Jun 6,June 6, 2023 68 Comments

Want the best body armor for your purpose and budget? We've hands-on tested the most popular options out there and cut through the misinformation.

Best 2-Way Radios [Hands-On]: FRS, GMRS, & MURS

BY Randy Bauman, Published Jun 19,June 19, 2019 12 Comments

Get comms even when your phone says "No Service" with 2-way radios. We cover the various types of two-way radios and the best models. All in-hand tested.

5 Best Tactical Pens [Hands-On Tested]

BY Travis Pike, Published Mar 10,March 10, 2020 11 Comments

Everything is tactical now. We go over a couple reasons why you should have a tactical pen and then our favorite models that we actually EDC.

6 Best Multitools [Hands-on Tested + Video]

BY John Currie, Updated Sep 18,September 18, 2019 11 Comments

There's so many multitools out there. We hands-on tested the 6 of the most popular ones with plenty of pictures and videos of how they work.

Best Tourniquets & Tourniquet Holders of 2023

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Jul 13,July 13, 2023 24 Comments

Looking to build a comprehensive med kit? You'll need some tourniquets. We go over myths, how to use them, tourniquet holders, and our best picks.

Best Portable Water Filters for Survival & Hiking

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Jan 10,January 10, 2023 9 Comments

Water is too important. These top rated filters will help you be able to drink from less than desirable sources during hikes or survival situations.

4 Weird Tactical Things from Amazon (That Aren't All Terrible)

BY Travis Pike, Published Feb 3,February 3, 2019 19 Comments

Handgun bayonet, 12 gauge Pez dispenser, 1911 rails, and clipazines? We dive deep into the weird world of tactical things on Amazon.

Tactical Things from Amazon (That Aren't Terrible), Pt. 2

BY Travis Pike, Published May 30,May 30, 2021 2 Comments

It's back. We scoured Amazon for the weirdest gun gear and then tested it...from optics that let you see around corners to the world's smallest light.

7 Best AR-15 Pistol Grip Tools

BY Travis Pike, Published Mar 4,March 4, 2020 1 Comment

Maximize all your AR storage space with a pistol grip tool. We cover the most popular options from survival to front sight adjustment and cleaning.

Knives Review

6 Best Neck Knives [Hands-On]: Not Just For Mall Ninjas

BY Matthew Collins, Updated Mar 1,March 1, 2020 15 Comments

Neck Knives have their place as an EDC knife. Follow us as we go through the pros/cons as well as our go-to best neck knife picks.

10 Best Tactical Knives of 2023: Combat Proven

BY Travis Pike, Updated Aug 12,August 12, 2023 48 Comments

We've tested them all from budget folder to military preferred. Find out the best tactical knives that are battle proven and in our kit.

10 Best EDC Knives Under $50 & $100 [Hands-On Tested]

BY Travis Pike, Updated Nov 4,November 4, 2020 56 Comments

We bought a bunch of the most popular EDC knives to carry, test, and torture. Find out which ones make the cut at our different pricepoints.

7 Best Survival Knives of 2023 for all Budgets

BY Travis Pike, Updated Aug 9,August 9, 2022 57 Comments

Not sure what fixed blade-survival knife to get? We cover everything from steel to serration, tang, and more. Plus, hands-on review of some of the most popular.

Best Gerber Knife: Hands-On with 4 of Our Favorites

BY John Currie, Published Dec 12,December 12, 2019 2 Comments

We love Gerber knives. Here's 4 of our favorites across their huge catalog that we think are some of their best. Hands-on tested with tons of pictures.

6 Best KA-BAR Knives [Hands-On]

BY David Lane, Published Feb 27,February 27, 2020 9 Comments

Ka-Bar knives are the gold standard for fighting knives, but how are their other models? We hands-on review 6 of their most popular to see if they're worth it.

Survival Guns Review

[Review] Henry AR-7: Takedown Survival Rifle

BY Eric Hung, Updated Jun 6,June 6, 2022 27 Comments

A takedown survival gun that weighs 3.5 lbs and fits in its own buttstock? We hands-on review the Henry AR-7 for assembly, accuracy, reliability, and more.

[Review] Kel-Tec RDB-S: Little Bullpup That Could

BY Sean Curtis, Published Feb 10,February 10, 2019 20 Comments

Survival rifle, plinker, or tactical door-kicker? Choose your purpose with Kel-Tec's bullpup RDB-S. We hands-on review it to see if it has the right stuff.

8 Best Survival Rifles of 2023

BY Travis Pike, Updated Jul 30,July 30, 2023 54 Comments

Need to survive the wilderness and get back to civilization in one piece? We cover our definition of a survival rifle and our 5 best picks.

Best .22 LR Rifles of 2023: Bigger Isn't Always Better

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Jul 25,July 25, 2023 229 Comments

The humble .22 LR is one of the most popular and versatile rounds out there. Here's our list of the best .22 LR rimfire rifles right now!

5 Best Derringers: Our Favorite Tiny Bois

BY Megan Kriss, Published May 20,May 20, 2019 15 Comments

A small gun that fires a big bullet? We choose our top favorite Derringers that are a blast to shoot at the range and even conceal as a backup gun.

8 Best Ruger 10/22 Models of 2023 [Plinking, Hunting, Competition]

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Aug 31,August 31, 2023 20 Comments

A Ruger 10/22 is a great rifle for all levels of shooters, but there are so many models. We cover the history of the 10/22 and our favorites!

7 Best Folding Truck Guns of 2023

BY Travis Pike, Updated Apr 30,April 30, 2023 61 Comments

Looking for a little extra firepower in your vehicle if a situation needs it? We cover several of the best trunk guns out there across calibers and budgets.

9 Best .22LR Pistols of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

BY Jacki Billings AND Matthew Collins, Updated Aug 17,August 17, 2023 171 Comments

Looking for the best .22LR handgun that won't break the bank? We give you some of our favorites based on price, accuracy, trigger, and more.

.380 vs. 9mm: Which is Better?

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Dec 6,December 6, 2021 141 Comments

Think the .380 ACP is just an inferior version of the 9mm? We take a look at the pros and cons of each caliber and choose the best for self-defense.

Med Kits Review

[Hands-On Review] Surviveware First-Aid Kits

BY Allison, Published Mar 12,March 12, 2020 6 Comments

Looking for a great pre-packed first aid kit? We hands-on review the Mini, Small, and Large Surviveware kits to see which purpose each one can do for you.

Med Kits: The Most Important Thing to Have at the Range

BY Travis Pike, Published Jun 27,June 27, 2017 14 Comments

When packing your range bag, there's one thing you need to always make sure you have. It could save your life, or the life of another.

Best IFAKs: Pouches, Complete Kits, and Contents List

BY Travis Pike, Updated Jul 18,July 18, 2022 26 Comments

What's the best IFAK? Should you build or buy? We cover our favorite pouches, the best gear to include, and the most complete kits available.

7 Best EDC First Aid & Medical Kits of 2023: List & Carriers

BY Travis Pike AND Jacki Billings, Updated Apr 11,April 11, 2023 17 Comments

Everyone has some sort of EDC (every day carry) loadout. But if you're looking to include a medical kit we go through all the essentials list plus carriers.

Best Tourniquets & Tourniquet Holders of 2023

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Jul 13,July 13, 2023 24 Comments

Looking to build a comprehensive med kit? You'll need some tourniquets. We go over myths, how to use them, tourniquet holders, and our best picks.

Flashlights Review

5 Best Tactical Flashlights Under $100 [2023]

BY A C, Updated Jun 20,June 20, 2023 35 Comments

We bought all the most popular tactical flashlights to test, torture, and photograph their beam patterns. Find out our favorites and what we now carry.

5 Best Everyday Carry (EDC) Flashlights [Hands-On]

BY A C, Updated Mar 19,March 19, 2020 30 Comments

We bought all the most popular EDC flashlights to test, torture, and photograph their beam patterns. Find out our favorites and what we now carry everyday.

PepperBall LifeLite [Review]: Pics+Videos

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 20,June 20, 2018 3 Comments

Want a non-lethal option that gives you distance and multi-strike capability? We review PepperBall's LifeLite with tons of pics and videos of it in action.