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Survival Gear Reviews

Survival gear comes in many forms, shapes and sizes.

In these articles we review the best prepper gear for survival, try show you multiple options with their pro's and con's and ultimately provide our best recommendations for your survival gear bags.

Find the top survival gear right here:

Best Survival Knife

Whether for wilderness survival, urban self-defense, everyday carry, or simply being prepared for the unexpected, a good survival knife is indispensable. 
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Best Survival Flare Gun [3 Prepper Choices]

A flare gun is a pistol-like device that fires flares for signaling or illumination in emergencies. This article will help you decide what the “right” flare gun is for preppers!

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Survival Flares: 23 Prepper Signal Flare Questions Answered

Survival flares are signaling pyrotechnics that use bright lighting. In this article we answer 23 common questions preppers could have about flares.

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Survival Smoke Grenades: A Prepper Must-Have?

No stone will be left unturned as we explore everything preppers need to know about smoke grenades. What are the best to buy and should you keep them in your Bug Out Bag?

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Survival Pry Bar vs. Prepper Crowbar [6 Urban Bug Out Bag Picks]

This article explores the similarities and differences between survival pry bars and prepper crowbars. We discuss their uses, benefits, drawbacks and the best pry bars and crowbars you can buy today.

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Best Survival Walkie Talkie [6 Choices For Preppers]

Communication channels may break down due to natural calamities or terror attacks. How do you signal for help or reach your loved ones when there is no phone signal? This is where survival walkie talkies come to the rescue.

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The 5 Best Survival Matches For Survival Preparedness

You never know when you’re going to need a good set of fast-acting waterproof survival matches even if you have other fire starters in your bug out bag!

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5 Best Fire Pistons (A Cool And Breezy Way To Build Fire)

Fire pistons may pose a bit of a challenge to beginner preppers, but they are a dependable fire starting fallback option, that tops any survivalist's gear list.

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8 Best Hand Crank Flashlights For Survival Prepping

A hand crank flashlight is a great tool for survival situations because, unlike other flashlights, it does not require electricity or batteries to function.

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Best Survival Machete for Wilderness Survival

A survival machete looks like a big knife with a broad and thick blade. Preppers and survivalists prize the survival machete as the ultimate survival tool!

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Best Survival Saw For Emergency Preparedness

This article will give you a detailed guide into choosing the best survival saw for your prepping needs, either for emergencies or wilderness bushcraft.

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