Survival kits are purpose-built for a very bad day, yet these kits don’t have a gloom-and-doom vibe for most outdoor enthusiasts. In fact, they usually evoke the opposite feeling. My survival students ...

A survival kit isn’t a one-size fits all solution to an emergency, but the best ones offer a variety of tools and supplies that can help you through a rough patch. Having the right one can help you ...

A survival kit is a small container filled with life-saving gear that won’t weigh you down on the trail but will help keep you safe in a variety of scenarios. With the addition of an inexpensive and ...

Outdoor Life’s writers and editors took a number of approaches to testing the best survival gear. To test the best wool socks, we outfitted five different individuals for 30 miles of testing across ...

I just spent a week backpacking around Utah’s Dixie National Forest, learning a mix of primitive and modern survival skills while traversing terrain that ranged from sandy desert canyons to ...

In today’s unpredictable world, being prepared for medical emergencies is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re hiking in the wilderness, facing a natural disaster, or simply want to be ready for ...

I'd consider myself a "prepper lite." I.e., I don't have a hidden bunker or a bug-out bag all packed and ready, but my husband and I do have a dedicated space in our basement for survival gear in the ...

Brownells has released its own emergency and survival gear kits tailored to meet customers’ needs in specific situations. Each kit comes with its own bag, backpack or plastic box, and includes a ...

In today’s world, unpredictability has become the norm, whether due to natural disasters, sudden accidents, or even everyday injuries. Having immediate access to medical supplies can be the difference ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With everything from natural disasters to communicable ...