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[Ultimate Resource]: Survival & Prepping

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On this page, you'll find reviews of gas masks, water filtration systems, survival foods, EDC knives, and anything else you'll need in order to fend for yourself and your family in desperate situations.

Start Here - Essential Survival Gear Reviews

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

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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

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

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

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]

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]

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]

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

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)

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

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

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

10 Best Tactical Knives [Hands-On]: Combat Proven

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

7 Best Survival Knives [Hands-On]: All Budgets

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

6 Best KA-BAR Knives [Hands-On]

Survival Guns Review

[Review] Henry AR-7: Takedown Survival Rifle

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

8 Best Survival Rifles: Light, Foldable, & Lots of Ammo

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

5 Best Derringers: Our Favorite Tiny Bois

9 Best Ruger 10/22 Models [Plinking, Hunting, Competition]

7 Best Folding Truck Guns of 2023

9 Best .22 LR Handguns [Hands-On]: Tiny & Awesome

.380 vs. 9mm: Which is Better?

Med Kits Review

[Hands-On Review] Surviveware First-Aid Kits

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

Best IFAKs: Pouches, Complete Kits, and Contents List

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

Best Tourniquets & Holders [Myths, Usage, and Top Picks]

Flashlights Review

5 Best Tactical Flashlights Under $100 in 2023 [Tested]

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

PepperBall LifeLite [Review]: Pics+Videos

More Prepping Posts

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

7 Best Hiking Handguns & Holsters of 2023

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

How To Store Gas at Home [& How Long It Lasts]

Best MRE Brands & Kits in 2023 [Taste Tested]

Best First Aid Classes: Beginner & Intermediate [2023]

11 Most Common Disaster Injuries [And How To Survive]

MyMedic MyFAK Review: Mini, Pro, & Large

Bug Out Bag List for 2023: Best Items to Survive

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

5 Essential Bushcraft Skills You Should Know

Best Portable Water Filters for Survival & Hiking

Dog Bug Out Bag Guide [2023]: Complete Checklist

6 Best Rocket Stoves for Survival & Prepping [Guide]

6 Best Survival Shovels & Trench Tools [Guide]

Long-Term Food Storage: Fresh Food for Survival

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