A good pocket bellows can be a godsend if you are trying to start a fire in poor conditions. By injecting a steady flow of air (and oxygen) into the core of the embers you can quickly get a fire going or even make an existing fire burn hotter. The best pocket bellows can be difficult to find since there are a few types but many different brands. This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best pocket bellows, tested them, and now the results are in: the overall best, a budget option, and an upgrade fire bellows option. If you need to push some airflow to stoke a fire, one of our picks will ..read more

Diversion safes look like ordinary household objects, like soda cans, books, and personal care items- but they all have hidden compartments where you can store valuables discretely. If you pick the correct diversion safe, it can be nearly impossible for a burglar or thief to find it unless they are aware that you have one to begin with. Many of these disguised hiding places can go undetected if you make them blend in well enough and provide an inexpensive, discrete solution when compared with floor safes. Misdirection can be a powerful strategy when it comes to security or just keeping nosy pe ..read more

Hatchet, knife, or saw? All three are important in survival kits, but the humble saw is often overlooked. A good saw will let you trim limbs to make a shelter or clear debris after a disaster. The best survival saw will let you do all of this with less energy and without worrying about the saw breaking. Aggressive teeth, rock-solid durability, and a lightweight small profile are all hallmarks of folding saws primed for survival. There are several options to consider when it comes to survival saws: blade type, size, durability, etc. This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best survival s ..read more

Not all coffee goes stale quickly in the pantry. Survival coffee is ground coffee that has been flash-frozen and freeze-dried to extend the shelf life to decades. If you are like us, and dependent on coffee to stay focused and functional, having an emergency stockpile of coffee is easier than ever. The bad news is that there are several brands and types to pick from. This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best coffee for survival, tested them, and now the results are in: the overall best, an upgrade option, and one packing some serious caffeine. If you need some reliable caffeine in yo ..read more

Water is a necessity for survival, but it’s also a necessity to have it clean enough to drink. We’ve all experienced food poisoning a few times in our lives- and impure water will make that seem like a breeze when you get sick from it. The best water purification tablets make cleaning water quick work and will get you back to other important tasks in an emergency or survival situation. There are only a handful of brands and types to choose from when it comes to tablet-form water purifiers. Even still, you need to know what you can rely on when you need it most. This is where we come in. We’ve ..read more

Generators of all shapes and sizes are useful for preparedness, but portable generators bring the versatility preppers are looking for. They provide energy through regional disasters and emergencies but also have the versatility to be used for mobile prepping projects or bug out locations. There are many brands and types of portable gas generators to consider. This is where we come in. We’ve researched the best portable generators, put them to the test, and now the results are in: the overall best, a budget option, and an upgrade option. If you need to keep electronics running in an emergency ..read more

This is an updated Prepper Mother’s Day Gift Idea Guide, first published in 2017. Check back every year to find the best Mother’s Day gifts for that tough-to-buy-for prepper in your life (or to update your own wish list). Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to show the wonderful moms in your life how much you care with a gift or a gesture. Your mother may have been the biggest influence you have ever had or she may have been just there for you in thick and thin. She took care of you and taught you what you know in those early years of your life. Many prepping skills have been passed through th ..read more

Sometimes, a typical in-place survival kit just isn’t enough. One of those times is in the event of a nuclear attack, accident, or radiation emergency. That is where a nuclear survival kit comes in. Designed for personal protection and to be paired with any traditional survival kit or bug out bag, a nuclear survival kit can give you the resources to navigate one of the worst-case scenarios possible in the modern world. This kit isn’t for everybody, but if you want to be prepared for a nuclear event, we’ve got you covered. Below we break down what a nuclear survival kit is, how essential items ..read more

This is an updated review of the best Geiger counter. Our first roundup was several years ago and we will continue to update as new products are released and as more radiation detection equipment becomes available. A Geiger counter can be a niche tool for preparedness, but it is one of those tools that is irreplaceable when you actually need it. There are many types of Geiger counters available and they are not just used during radiological emergencies. Demand in the industrial sector drives down the costs of Geiger counters for everyone. This is good news for emergency responders, preppers, a ..read more

Finally, you can get antibiotics for emergency storage. Everyone needs a medicine plan for emergencies, and one of the main battles when storing antibiotics is simply getting them. Getting FDA-approved antibiotics requires you to have a prescription, which is thankfully much easier now with emergency prescription companies. With a quick survey and review with a doctor, prepper antibiotic issues are in the past. There are a few options to consider when it comes to antibiotics for prepping long-term medical storage: value, antibiotic type, ease of obtaining, etc. This is where we come in. We’ve ..read more