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Survival & Prepping [Ultimate Resource]

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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 Knives Review Survival Guns Review Med Kits Review Flashlights Review Non-Lethal Weapons

Start Here - Essential Survival Gear Reviews

8 Unusual Holsters We Swear By — And Why You Might, Too

BY Travis Pike,

In this article, we examine some unusual holsters that cover a variety of carry styles and specific circumstances.

10 Best Walther PDP Upgrades

BY Scott Murdock,

Want to squeeze even more performance out of your PDP? Aftermarket support has finally caught on – so you can!

4 Best Lead Sleds: Can You Buy Accuracy?

BY Travis Pike,

In this article we take a look a couple of the best lead sleds on the market across multiple price points.

First Aid Kit for Kids [Ultimate Supply List]

BY Travis Pike,

Build a complete family first aid kit with our expert tips. Learn what essentials you need to handle minor and serious injuries to keep kids safe.

Best Duty Holsters

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at some of the best duty holsters on the market to help you decide what's worth carrying professionally.

Best Bug Detectors [Tested]

BY Sean Curtis,

We gathered some bug detectors for testing, paired them up with some hidden cameras, and bring you the results!

Best Double-Barrel Shotguns: Sport & Range

BY Travis Pike,

We got the lowdown on the coolest double barrel shotguns on the market. From O/Us to SxS, see what you should add to your gun safe.

Best Batons for Self-Defense: Tested

BY Eric Hung AND Megan Kriss,

Batons have been used for hundreds of years. Find out the pros/cons of batons and then a couple of our favorite choices for self-defense!

Best Concealed Carry Holsters for Exercising

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at the best holsters to use when you want to concealed carry and work out/exercise all at the same time.

5 Best Holographic Sights [Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.

8 Best Hunting Packs

BY Alice Jones Webb,

We take a look at some of the best hunting backpacks to analyze their features and see which ones might fit your needs the best.

Best Sig Sauer P365 Holsters

BY Megan Kriss,

The Sig Sauer P365 is great. Make it the best conceaeld carry gun with our list of favorite IWB, OWB, and pocket holsters that are comfy and effective.

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Knives Review

Knives are an essential tool to survival and prepping. We've tested much of the tactical knives on the market and here are our reviews.

The Best Tactical Knives [Tested]

BY Travis Pike AND Sean Curtis,

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.

Survival Essentials: Top Survival Gear You Need to Stay Alive

BY Aden Tate,

Ever wondered what gear you'd need to survive out in the woods? Well, we gathered our top gear recommendations to help you stay alive.

Best Bushcraft Knives: An Analysis For Every Budget

BY Travis Pike,

Ready to jump into bushcrafting but don't know which knife is the best for the task? Well read up on the best knives for bushcraft and long-term survival.

Crate Club Subscription Box: Tier Breakdown & Review

BY David Lane,

We take a look at Crate Club -- a subscription box service for the tactical and survival minded. Come read up on the products crammed in these boxes!

[Review] Surviveware Responder 72-Hour Backpack

BY David Lane,

We put the Surviveware Responder 72-Hour Backpack through the wringer. Does it hold up as a Go Bag or emergency survival pack? Come find out.

5 Best Skinning Knives: What Makes a Great Skinner?

BY Alice Jones Webb,

Not sure why you need a dedicated skinning knife? How about fixed/folded or if you need a gut hook? We go over it all and choose the best.

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Survival Guns Review

[Review] Henry AR-7: Takedown Survival Rifle

BY Eric Hung,

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.

4 Best Derringers: Our Favorite Tiny Bois

BY Megan Kriss,

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 Survival Rifles

BY Scott Murdock AND Travis Pike,

Need to survive the wilderness and get back to civilization in one piece? We've got the best survival rifles for you all in one place.

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

BY Megan Kriss,

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

BY Travis Pike,

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

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Med Kits Review

MyMedic MyFAK Review: Mini, Pro, & Large

BY Aden Tate,

We take a look at three MyMedic IFAK first aid kits -- the Mini Pro, Pro, and Large Pro -- to see if these kits are worth adding to your EDC, car, or home.

[Hands-On Review] Mountain Man Medical Trauma Kits

BY Jacki Billings,

We got our hands on the Yellowstone, Sweetwater, and Ankle IFAK trauma kits from Mountain Man Medical to see if they're a worthy edition to your range bag.

Family Home Defense Plan: 5 Must-Haves for Success

BY Travis Pike,

We walk you through the essential parts of a family home defense plan to ensure you and your family are prepared should trouble come knocking.

Must-Have Gear for Your Car Survival Kit

BY Travis Pike,

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.

[Review] Surviveware Responder 72-Hour Backpack

BY David Lane,

We put the Surviveware Responder 72-Hour Backpack through the wringer. Does it hold up as a Go Bag or emergency survival pack? Come find out.

[Hands-On Review] Surviveware First-Aid Kits

BY Allison,

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.

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Flashlights Review

7 Best Headlamps for Outdoors & Hunting

BY Alice Jones Webb,

Need a headlamp for hunting or outdoor adventuring? We've got our recommendations for the best headlamps based on comfort, lumens, and features.

Cloud Defensive Rein 3.0 Review: Most Powerful Light?

BY Travis Pike,

We tested the new Rein 3.0 flashlight from Cloud Defensive to see if this weaponlight really packs a punch.

Acebeam L19 & Rider RX Review: Most Powerful Tactical Lights?

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at two Acebeam flashlights -- the L19 and Rider RX -- to see if these two lights are worth adding to your collection.

Nightstick SFL-13GL Review: Best Laser/Light Combo for Your Shotgun?

BY Sean Curtis,

Looking for a light for your Remington or Mossberg shotgun? Come get our thoughts on the Nightstick SFL-13GL weapon light!

Best Shotgun Lights for Home Defense

BY Travis Pike,

Don’t believe the myths. You can toss a light on a shotgun and we’ve rounded up the best lights to prove it -- from under $100 to over $100.

PepperBall LifeLite [Review]: Pics+Videos

BY Eric Hung,

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.

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Non-Lethal Weapons

Best Batons for Self-Defense: Tested

BY Eric Hung AND Megan Kriss,

Batons have been used for hundreds of years. Find out the pros/cons of batons and then a couple of our favorite choices for self-defense!

[Review] PepperBall LifeLite Mobile & Compact: Non-Lethal Self Defense

BY Sean Curtis,

We take a look at some non-lethal self-defense options from PepperBall in the form of the LifeLite Mobile and Compact systems.

Best Stun Guns & TASERs [Hands-On Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

We hands-on tested the most popular stun guns and tasers to see which is the best. Come see which we recommend!

Best Pepper Spray for Personal Safety & Self-Defense [Hands-On Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

We hands-on test the most popular pepper sprays, foam, guns, & grenades out there to see which is the best for your intended use.

PepperBall LifeLite [Review]: Pics+Videos

BY Eric Hung,

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.

TASER Pulse 2 Review: Best Less-Lethal Option?

BY Sean Curtis,

Should you get TASER's Pulse 2 for the civilian market? A former cop lays out his thoughts on the new Pulse 2 as a less lethal defensive option.

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