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Do you really need a tactical light that is also a spotlight? Well, there are many instances, in wilderness and urban situations, where that is just what you need. Check out this compact, powerful light.

by Leon Pantenburg An emergency whistle should be part of your survival gear. Here is what you need to look for. Flashback: The Titanic, 1997, Best Picture, Academy Awards.  The ship has gone down, and Kate Winslet is floating on a door in the freezing water. Leonardo DiCaprio has died…

Here’s how to make a high efficiency biomass stove out of concrete blocks. This design can be made from debris in the aftermath of a tornado or other disaster.

by Aleks Nemtcev Your knife is the one tool that can’t be easily improvised. It carves the stakes for your shelter, prepares the tinder for your fire, and processes your food when there are no backups. In unfamiliar terrain or emergency conditions, it becomes an extension of your hands. Believing…

An axe could be part of your long-term preparedness gear. But what is the best size? This Hults Bruk Dvardala may hit that sweet spot for you.

When regularly carrying a handgun, there a major consideration: which holster is best? And will it work for you? by Michael Turner Get a good holster. A handgun that is not comfortable to carry will eventually get left behind. And if it isn’t with you, the firearm can do you no…

The Scandi knife design goes back about 1,000 years, to a time of square-sailed long ships, round shields and viking raiders. Bark River Knives has taken a classic design, updated it with modern steels and handle materials to create what I predict will be another superb knife

One of the most effective methods of starting a survival fire is also one of the oldest – flint and steel.  Here is why you should consider adding a F&S kit to your survival gear.

Question from Reader: “You’ve written abut the best survival knife, the best EDC knife, the best hunting knife, fillet, pocket knife, etc., etc. Skip the options, the analysis and potential survival scenarios and answer this: What is the knife you have on you right now?”

All bricks are not created equal, and given a choice, here are some the best materials for building your rocket stove.