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CANCON East is coming to South Carolina May 8th and 9th and OFFGRID BASECAMP is back and bigger than ever! CANCON attendees have the opportunity to get their hands on some of the latest and greatest in modern suppressor innovations and BASECAMP provides attendees the opportunity to enhance their emergency and survival skills – and to level up their essential survival gear!
OFFGRID BASECAMP Presented By Brushbeater
OFFGRID BASECAMP 2026 is presented by Brushbeater -it is a dedicated section of CANCON that features top tier experts in survival and tactical fields and vendors showing off survival gear to compliment your skills!
The OFFGRID BASECAMP trainers that share their knowledge through dedicated classes and demonstrations throughout CANCON and our vendors will be their to help answer questions and get you the right gear for your unique needs!
OFFGRID BASECAMP 2026 Trainers
F***, I GOT SHOT—NOW WHAT?! Presented by Gorilla Medical
This intense, no-nonsense course delivers a rapid introduction to first aid for gunshot wounds. You’ll master life-saving techniques like bleeding control, proper tourniquet use, and chest wound management. Gain the critical skills needed to take decisive action, keep yourself or others alive, and stabilize the situation until professional help arrives.
INSTRUCTORS: Kristopher Hasenauer
Kris is a board-certified physician assistant and graduated from the Army’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program in 2014. He is a former Special Forces A-Team Member Medical Specialist (18D) and held multiple operational and medical advisory positions within the U.S. Special Operations Command since 2005.
CQB PIEING DOORS AND CORNERS Presented by Prime Combat Training
Prime Combat Training will be teaching the essential close quarters comabt techniques around doorways and corners. These valuable skills may be a standard in military training, but the lessons learned are valuable to anyone who may find themselves in a dangerous situation.
INSTRUCTORS: Imri Morgenstern
Imri Morgenstern grew up playing American football and wrestling, but it was during his service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that he learned how to fight when the stakes are highest. During his military service, Master Sgt. (Res) Imri Morgenstern was an operator with an elite Special Operations unit, specializing in counter-terrorism warfare, demolition, breaching and hostage rescue. He executed countless missions with his, as well as other Special Operations units.
PROCESSING GAME BIRDS Presented by Mountain Readiness
Surviving off grid is not just about knowing how to obtain food, you also need know how to process and safely handle your catch! Mountain Readiness will teach you how to efficiently and safely process game birds to maximize your protein yield and survival capability.
INSTRUCTOR: Robert “T” Toombs
T is a lifelong self-sufficient living and survival enthusiast and the founder of Mountain Readiness – a nationwide movement dedicated to restoring practical self-reliance through hands-on education. From the mountains of North Carolina to the wilds of Montana and beyond, our events bring together expert instructors, families, and communities to learn essential skills in preparedness, homesteading, and survival. Explore our upcoming events below and join the growing community of doers who are learning, teaching, and living readiness.
Vendor and Trainer Booths
Check out the links below for more information on the equipment vendors and educational booths that will be set up in the OFFGRID BASECAMP section of CANCON East!
- Brushbeater
- Black Armor Guns
- Iron Ethos
- Seamartec
- Superesee Straps
- Wildcard Wilderness
- EJ Work
- Gorilla Medical
- Mountain Readiness
- Prime Combat Training
- Mind4Survival
- Survival Gear BSO
- Georgia Bushcraft
- Bushcraft Coffee
- Gahagan Customs
- Broken Spokes Productions
OFFGRID BASECAMP Sponsors
OFFGRID BASECAMP is a collaborative effort, and we wouldn’t be able to pull it off without all the help of our educators, vendors, and sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor: Brushbeater
Power Sponsor: Everything Lifesaving
Coffee Sponsor: Bushcraft Coffee
VIP Gift Sponsors:
A big thank you to the companies that have provided items for giveaways and VIP bags!
- Seamartec
- Iron Ethos
- Supresse Straps
- WAZOO
- ASP
- EJ Work
- Georgia Bushcraft
- Gahagan Custom Knives
- Survival Gear BSO.
OFFGRID BASECAMP Giveaway
If you are attending CANCON be sure to stop by OFFGRID BASECAMP to enter our giveaway featuring RECOIL OFFGRID books, publications and more!
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