Best first gun
Expert teachers explain how to pick your first gun and offer 30 of the top models across multiple categories. Read more
Gear Reviews
Best first gun
Best no-touch keychain tool
Self-cleaning keychain tools you use in public to touch doors, buttons, toilets, and screens. Read more
Best machete and kukri
Machetes and kukris are great hatchet replacements for people in hot and humid climates. Read more
Best socks
Invest in quality socks that will hold up in an emergency, especially when traveling on foot or spending significant time outdoors. Read more
Best fire extinguisher for your home and vehicle
The best models to keep around for common home and vehicle fires. Read more
Best lighter for survival
A basic fueled lighter makes a great prep. Here's our favorites. Read more
Best plate carrier
Experts pick the 18 top products to carry your hard armor plates. Read more
The best bulletproof body armor when SHTF
Experts explain the basics of body armor and 'bulletproof vests' with the best choices you can buy today for SHTF and emergency preparedness. Read more
Best handheld ham radios
One of the best ways to communicate in major emergencies. This review covers top handie-talkie portable models across HF and UHF/VHF. Read more
How to choose and mix bladed tools
Thinking through how to mix and match from the wide range of bladed tools on the market. Read more
How to read maps
Summary: Scale is how zoomed in or out a map is, such as one inch equaling one mile. The first thing you should look at in a road atlas is the legend, which explains what lines and symbols mean. Other important atlas features: the index, which gives page numbers for all major locations and tables Read more
Best paper maps
Everyone should have one of these paper maps. Read more
Best air rifles
The best air rifle choices if you want an alternative or compliment to traditional firearms. Read more
Best pepper spray
Even if you carry a firearm, pepper spray is a less-lethal option that can allow you to defend yourself when confronted by someone who is unarmed but still dangerous. If the only tool at your disposal is a gun, you may save your own life, but you’ll take another and you may be subject to Read more
Best knife sharpening stones
Knife experts pick the best sharpening stones for your home and go-bags. Read more
