Tactical Gear

10 Best Rechargeable Batteries (Update 2022) Buyer’s Guide

Rechargeable batteries are a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to standard AA and AAA batteries. Standard batteries contain heavy metals, including mercury, lead, cadmium, and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when if not properly disposed of.

Every year in the United States alone, nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries are purchased to power radios, toys, cell phones, watches, laptops, and a variety of other electronics (1). Rechargeable batteries reduce the need to purchase single-use batteries and decrease the number of heavy metals that wind up in landfills and dispersed in the air.

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10 Best Emergency Radios (Update 2022) Buyer’s Guide

When things go bad you don’t want to be in the dark. It’s never a good feeling to be unaware of whether a storm will get worse before it gets better or to feel unsure about the possibility of rescue arriving before your situation gets worse.

An emergency radio will help you stay connected to the latest news and updates even when the Internet is down or the power is out. It can be your last line for receiving critical, life-saving information in an emergency situation.

The most basic purpose of emergency radios is to provide a functional means of receiving AM and FM broadcasts in the event of a power outage or isolation from civilization. These radios typically operate on minimal or renewable power sources, such as batteries or solar power (1).

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10 Best Handheld GPS (Update 2022) Buyer’s Guide

Handheld GPS units are extremely handy for remote navigation, but they can also be useful for a number of other reasons. Many units allow you to track mileage, set waypoints, and locate geocaches in your area.

The birth the term ‘geocaching’ is largely attributed to Matt Stum, who first used it on the “GPS Stash Hunt” mailing list in May of 2000 (1). Geocaching is essentially a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game that requires the use of a handheld GPS-enabled device (2).

Our list of the 10 Best Handheld GPS units includes selections that give users access to preloaded topographic maps, detailed road networks, rural and urban land use distinctions, and much more!

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By Scott, ago