Featured Reviews
Jackery Solar Generator 2000 V2
Hurricane-tested backup power that actually delivered
When Hurricane Francine knocked out power for three days, this kept our fridge, medical devices, and communications running. 2042Wh capacity, 3000W output, solar recharging that actually works.
GOOLOO GP4000 Jump Starter
Dead battery insurance that fits in your glove box
4000A peak current, jump-starts diesel engines up to 10.0L. Saved me twice at rural gas stations with zero cell service. This is independence.
Rocky Original Ride FLX Boots
Waterproof boots tested in Mississippi mud
Twelve-hour workdays, rain, mud, and rough terrain. These boots deliver actual comfort and waterproof protection that lasts beyond the first month.
The Self-Sufficient Backyard
117 projects from people who actually live off-grid
Real knowledge from 40+ years of homesteading. Root cellars, water systems, food preservation—detailed instructions for genuine self-sufficiency.
Survival Frog Pocket Filter
100,000 gallons of clean water in your pocket
0.1 micron filtration removes bacteria, protozoa, sediment. Tested with creek water, pond water, and hurricane floodwater. It works.
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