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Offgrid Staff
Preparation
Book Review: “Waste Land” by David T. Hanson
In "waste Land," Hanson photographically documents various toxic waste locations across 45 states that require a long-term abatement plan.
Preparation
Flu Pandemics of the Past 110 Years
This overview recaps some of the deadly flu pandemics and near-misses from history, as well as preventative measures you can take to stay healthy.
Gear
Brown Baggin’ It: An Overview of MREs
In any SHTF scenario, your primary goal is to survive and thrive, and you'll need calories to do so. MREs can provide long-lasting nutrition.
Survival
Off-Grid and In Touch: Satellite Phones for Survival
Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to be out of touch. Satellite phones are as simple to operate as dialing a phone.
Preparation
Parental Preps Issue 29
We gladly debut Parental Preps with the hopes of establishing a network of preppers who share their advice on making our kids and communities safer.
Survival
Looking Back: Surviving the California Camp Fire
While Robert Bruner survived the Camp Fire with his life and his family, he’s suffered a great loss along with many other residents of Paradise, California.
Gear
Insulated Gloves & Mittens Guide – [N]ICE And Warm
In normal situations, cold hands mean it's time to head in and warm up. But, when creature comfort isn't available, cold hands can signal the beginning of dire circumstances.
Preparation
Solitary Knife Fighting
The choice to carry a knife as a means of self-defense brings with it the responsibility of learning how to use it. Solo knife fighting drills can help.