Ben Sobieck

There's plenty of room for debate when it comes to survival guns for personal protection. Here are three supposed gun myths that the author says have merit.

Before you buy portable solar panels, consider these three important points. How much energy do you need? How much abuse will take? Is it easy to use?

A growing number of backyard chickens are being given up to shelters because they've become inconvenient to owners. There's an easy solution to the problem.

Here's why the Ruger Mark II might be the best survival pistol. Do you agree? What's your pick for the best survival pistol? Find ideas here.

Living Ready asked that question to its online community of prepared people. The answers will surprise you.

Here are the best apartment prepping tips from Living Ready readers. If you rent and are concerned about disaster preparedness, don't miss this feature.

What would you do if someone else beat you to your bug out location (BOL)? Call the police? Use force to evict the intruders? Make peace with the strangers?

Check out these photos of the five best survival handguns as selected by readers. Did your favorite make it? Be sure to leave a comment.