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Honest gear advice from someone who actually uses it.
Every guide leads with gear I own and carry, compares it against the best alternatives, and tells you who should skip it. Prices are checked daily.
Most popular gear guides
Our most-read buying guides, with the pick I'd buy first.
The 5 Best Survival Water Filters of 2026
Top pick Katadyn BeFree 3.0L
The 5 Best Survival Multi-Tools of 2026
Top pick Leatherman Wave+
The Best Hiking GPS Watches of 2026
Top pick Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
The 5 Best Survival Flashlights of 2026
Top pick Nitecore MH12 v2
The Best Asolo Hiking Boots of 2026 (Men's & Women's)
Top pick Asolo TPS 520 GV EVO
The Best Power Banks & Power Stations for Power Outages in 2026
Top pick EcoFlow Delta 3
Hiking & Backpacking gear guides
Boots, shirts, belts, sleep upgrades, camp shoes and GPS watches: gear that makes miles more comfortable.
- The Best Asolo Hiking Boots of 2026 (Men's & Women's)
- The Best Child Carrier Backpacks for Hiking in 2026
- The Best Backpacking Stoves of 2026
- The Best Danner Hiking Boots of 2026 (Men's & Women's)
- The Best Hiking Belts of 2026
- The Best Hiking Daypacks of 2026
- The Best Hiking GPS Watches of 2026
- The Best Hiking Shirts for Men in 2026
- The Best Hiking Socks of 2026
- The Best Kids' Hiking Boots of 2026
- The Best Lightweight Backpacking Camp Shoes of 2026
- The Best Sleeping Pad Covers & Liners of 2026
- The Best Tent Floor Mats of 2026
- The Best Trekking Poles of 2026
- The Best Water Bottles for Hiking in 2026
Preparedness gear guides
Water, light, power, first aid, tools and food for the outages and emergencies that actually happen.
- The Best Books for Preppers & Outdoor Survival in 2026
- The 5 Best Folding Survival Saws of 2026
- The Best Power Banks & Power Stations for Power Outages in 2026
- The 5 Best Survival Axes & Hatchets of 2026
- The Best Survival First Aid Kits of 2026
- The 5 Best Survival Flashlights of 2026
- The Best Survival & Emergency Foods of 2026
- The 5 Best Survival Knives of 2026
- The 5 Best Survival Multi-Tools of 2026
- The 5 Best Survival Water Filters of 2026
- The 5 Best Survival Shelters of 2026
E-Bikes gear guides
Fat tire, folding, step-through and full suspension e-bikes compared on battery, range, brakes and price.
- The Best Commuter Electric Bikes of 2026
- The Best Electric Bikes for Heavy Riders in 2026
- The Best Electric Bikes for Hunting in 2026
- The Best Electric Bikes for Seniors in 2026
- The Best Electric Bike Under $1000 in 2026
- The Best Electric Mountain Bikes of 2026
- The Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes of 2026
- The Best Folding Electric Bikes of 2026
- The Best Full Suspension Electric Bikes of 2026
- The Best Kingbull Electric Bike for You: Every Model Compared
- The Best Long Range Electric Bikes of 2026
- The Best Moped Style Electric Bikes of 2026
- The Best Step Through Electric Bikes of 2026
- Kingbull Expedition vs Ranger: Which Moped Style E-Bike Is Better?
- Kingbull Hunter 2.0S vs Rover 2.0: Which Should You Buy?
- Kingbull Literider 2.0 vs Heybike Ranger 2.0: Best Folding Fat Tire E-Bike?
Hi, I'm Ian.
I write these guides between trips: day hikes, overnights, fishing, and staying ready for the outages and emergencies that actually happen. When I recommend something, I'll tell you whether I've used it, why it made the list, and who should skip it.
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