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

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Feb 14,February 14, 2023 39 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

BY 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 Oct 4,October 4, 2022 19 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 [Tested]: Hard Plates & Soft Armor

BY Allison, Updated Apr 10,April 10, 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 9 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 & Holders [Myths, Usage, and Top Picks]

BY David Lane, Updated Aug 23,August 23, 2020 20 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 8 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.

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