Hands-on Survival Gear Review

Our team of survival experts performs hands-on field testing of different products. We personally put the gear to the test in the outdoors, and in survival situations.

Our review process is as follows:

SurvivalCache.com purchases the product with our own funds
One of our survival experts (e.g., Bryan L.) receives the product
The expert puts the product through the rounds. This includes indoor, outdoor, and multi-use testing.
High-quality pictures are taken of the product
An unbiased review article is written
The article is posted on the website

Check out the most recent reviews below:

Sunjack Solar Charger Review: Old vs New Hands-On

Several years ago, my interest was piqued when I came across a portable solar panel and charger unit made by SunJack. I received the unit, …

Surviveware Large First Aid Kit Hands-on Review: Worth It?

I would say that first aid kits and supplies are one of the most underrated areas of gear, but they are certainly one of the …

Winston Privacy Review: Privacy Protection for Preppers?

If you’ve been a prepper for any amount of time, you’ve probably noticed that standard online privacy is mediocre at best; and determining the best …

Benchmade Griptilian Review for 2020: Worth It?

Benchmade knives are often the gateway drug to the upper end of folding knives, and the is the gateway drug to Benchmade knives. For many, their …

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Review: Is This A Good Survival Filter In 2021?

Water is essential for life, which is why we should all have a water filter on hand. When it comes to getting water on the …

SunJack Solar Charger Review: 4 Years Later, Is It Worth Having in 2021?

Sunjack Solar Charger Ownership Experience

I had always wanted to use and have an alternative source of power, but for one reason or another, I never seemed to get around …

Stormproof Universal First Aid Kit by MyMedic: Expert Hands-On Review

A first aid kit is something that all of us have been around most of our lives. From home, school, to the workplace, one does …

Ranger Takedown Survival Bow by SAS: Hands-On Review for 2021

A bow and arrow is an age-old tool that has been used for hunting, a weapon of war, as a means of personal protection, and …

Arcturus Survival Blanket Review: Hands-On

When I think of an emergency blanket, what comes to mind is a shiny thin piece of mylar material. The old versions of these were …

Ultimate List of Free Survival Gear for 2021

Brands have contacted the SurvivalCache team to offer a ton of free survival gear, books, and more. We thought it would be a good idea …

Benchmade 940 Knife Review: Worth It?

A pocket knife is as essential a daily loadout as their shoes to many. Benchmade opened its doors to customers back in 1988 and quickly …

OLight H2R Headlamp Review: Good for Survival?

Survival situations don’t operate on your schedule. And the first step to learning to navigate for these situations is preparing for them. Having the right …