About BE Survival
BE Survival is an independent guide to emergency preparedness: how to plan for the storms, power cuts, evacuations and days without running water that can happen anywhere, and which gear is worth buying to get through them. We also cover outdoor survival skills and homesteading.
What we publish
- Guides to planning and skills, from a family emergency plan to building a shelter and starting a fire.
- Buying guides to the gear: the family emergency kit, premade 72-hour kits, water storage, water filters, weather radios, first aid kits and more.
How our buying guides work
Our buying guides are researched, not lab-tested. We compare manufacturers’ specifications and certifications, read the patterns in verified owners’ reviews, and say in each guide how we rate products. We earn a commission from some links, at no extra cost to you; read how we choose gear and make money.
Gear is no substitute for training or official advice. Take a first aid course, follow your local emergency management agency, and see Ready.gov for official guidance.
Questions, corrections and suggestions are always welcome through our contact page.
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