The Gear Hub
A private place to track what you have, understand what to buy next, and choose which resources you want to share with your community.
Platform Features
Three ways the Gear Hub helps you prepare with confidence
The Gear Hub is part of the +MAP platform — launching soon. Join the waitlist to get early access.
Collective
Gear Hub
Track private inventory, review recommended next buys, and choose what your community can see.
Bulk seed, animal feed, and homestead supplies. 10% off for MAP members.
Stop the Bleed & CERT courses. Group rates available for mutual aid orgs.
Radio programming, antenna install, and GMRS licensing help for your group.
Privately track your inventory
Log the gear, supplies, and household resources you already have. Your personal inventory stays private unless you choose to share specific items.
Get recommendations on what to buy
See practical next steps based on your readiness goals, household needs, and existing gaps — so you buy what matters first.
Decide what is shared
Choose what your group can see, from community purchases to large items you're willing to lend or coordinate around in an emergency.
Buying Guides
What to buy and why
Instructor-vetted gear recommendations for every core kit. No affiliate fluff — just what actually works in the field.
3-Day Bag Buying Guide
What to actually buy when building your go-bag — curated gear recommendations across every category, from the pack itself to fire, water, shelter, and more.
Vehicle Kit Buying Guide
What to keep in your vehicle at all times — from jumper cables and jump starters to contingency kits and safety lights. Gear that earns its keep on any road.
Emergency Home Kit Buying Guide
What to stockpile at home for sheltering in place — water storage, food supply, power, medical, and communications gear that keeps your household running when the grid goes down.
Best Emergency Radios (2026)
When the power goes out and cell service drops, a reliable emergency radio is one of the most important tools you can own. Here are the top picks for 2026 — ranked by reliability, power options, and real-world usefulness.
Best Water Storage for Emergencies
Water is the first thing you run out of — and the hardest to replace. A solid emergency setup includes both short-term access and long-term storage. Here's what to buy at every stage.
Preparedness for Small Spaces
You don't need a garage — or a bunker — to be prepared. With the right gear, you can build a fully functional emergency kit in a small apartment. Here's how.
Best Portable Power Stations (2026)
When the grid goes down, power becomes critical fast. Portable power stations give you a safe, indoor-friendly backup without fuel or fumes. Here are the best options for 2026.
Emergency Food Storage (What You'll Actually Eat)
Most emergency food advice goes too extreme. You don't need a bunker full of freeze-dried meals — you need food you'll actually eat and rotate. Here's a practical system that works.
The guides are free. The platform makes them stick.
Most groups download a checklist and nothing changes. MAP gives your group the infrastructure to actually act on it — skill tracking, task assignment, event coordination, and a shared knowledge base your members can find offline.
- No more tracking member skills in a spreadsheet
- No more losing resources in group chats
- No more showing up to a crisis figuring it out for the first time
No spam. No pressure. Early access when we launch.