Comms

Cell towers go quiet in a crisis. Plan how your family finds each other when nobody has bars and the router is just a blinking light.

GMRS Radio for Beginners: A Guide for Families Who Aren’t Radio People

GMRS Radio for Beginners: A Guide for Families Who Aren’t Radio People

GMRS radio for beginners, minus the jargon. Learn FRS vs GMRS, the $35 family license, and the two radios we'd actually buy.

The Family Communication Plan Nobody Makes Until They Need It

The Family Communication Plan Nobody Makes Until They Need It

A family emergency communication plan takes one evening and zero gear. Here's how to set one up before the cell network quits on you.

When the Internet Dies on a Workday: Backup Options That Work

When the Internet Dies on a Workday: Backup Options That Work

Internet down on a workday? Compare backup internet options that actually work, from phone hotspots to satellite, and stay on your next call.

The Weather Radio: Boring, Cheap, and the Thing That Wakes You Up

The Weather Radio: Boring, Cheap, and the Thing That Wakes You Up

The best NOAA weather radio is cheap, dull, and loud at 2 a.m. See which one to buy and how to set up SAME alerts in ten minutes.