Gear Reviews
Honest, detailed reviews of the gear that matters most. We test it, break it, and tell you the truth.
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System
The gold standard for portable water filtration. Filters up to 100,000 gallons, removes 99.99999% of bacteria and 99.9999% of protozoa. Weighs just 3 oz.
$37Best SellerMountain House 14-Day Emergency Food Supply
14 days of freeze-dried meals with a 30-year shelf life. Just add water. Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner varieties.
$249EssentialCAT Tourniquet Gen 7 (Combat Application Tourniquet)
The standard-issue tourniquet used by the US Military, law enforcement, and EMS. Proven to stop life-threatening extremity bleeding in seconds.
$30Premium PickGarmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator
Two-way satellite messaging, SOS, and GPS tracking — works anywhere on Earth with zero cell coverage. Pairs with your phone for easy messaging.
$350Best ValueMorakniv Companion Fixed-Blade Knife
Swedish stainless steel blade, razor-sharp out of the box. The most recommended budget survival knife in the prepper community.
$16Premium PickiKamper Skycamp 3.0 Rooftop Tent
Hard-shell rooftop tent that opens in 1 minute. Sleeps 4 with king-size mattress. Built-in skylights, insulated canopy, and all-season capability. The gold standard in overlanding shelter.
$4,699EssentialMAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards
The #1 vehicle recovery board in the overlanding world. Engineered teeth grip tires in sand, mud, and snow. UV-stabilized nylon construction built for extreme conditions.
$299Editor's PickJackery Explorer 1000 Plus Portable Power Station
1264Wh LiFePO4 battery with 2000W output. Powers fridges, CPAP machines, tools, and communication gear. Expandable to 5kWh. 10-year battery life with LiFePO4 chemistry.
$799Ultralight PickBig Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
The gold standard ultralight 2-person backpacking tent. 2 lbs 12 oz packed weight with high-volume architecture that feels spacious despite the ultralight design. Three-season freestanding.
$450Best SellerJetboil Flash Cooking System
Boils 2 cups of water in 100 seconds. Integrated 1-liter cooking cup with insulating cozy, push-button igniter, and color-changing heat indicator. The fastest camp stove on the market.
$115Editor's PickOsprey Atmos AG 65 Backpack
Anti-Gravity suspension system distributes weight like no other pack. 65-liter capacity for multi-day trips. Fits like a second skin with the adjustable harness and hipbelt. The most comfortable backpacking pack made.
$300