The Best Pepper Sprays for Self-Defence

Spray pattern, reach and reliability matter more than heat rating. We tested deployment speed and consistency across common formats.
Flashlights, everyday carry, optics and cold-weather gear tested outside where it actually gets used.

Spray pattern, reach and reliability matter more than heat rating. We tested deployment speed and consistency across common formats.

An everyday carry light lives or dies on its user interface and its low modes. We tested which ones you will still be carrying in six months.

Goggles are judged on the worst day, not the best. We tested contrast in flat light, fogging resistance and helmet fit.