Offgrid Staff

There’s a haunting feeling reading "Guaranteeing America's Security in the 21st Century." Our "best and brightest" got a lot of things wrong.

In August 2021, reporter Hollie McKay watched the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban. She knew she had to find a way to escape.

Brass knuckles are often incorrectly portrayed as the weapons of thugs or bad guys, much like the moral panic concerning switchblade knives.

My approach to EDC gear is “versatile redundancy.” Every item carried should have more than one function and should complement each other.

Defend, Move, Communicate, Medicate — your EDC gear should enable you to protect yourself, navigate, call for help, and treat injuries.

We spoke to Victor Lopez to see how he’s combining military and law enforcement experience into his training curriculum at Sierra Element.

The deadly and destructive power of a wildfire is astounding. Now is the time to consider how to react if your home is threatened by fire.

I needed a pack that was tough and dependable, so I chose the Osprey Kestrel 48. It weighs about 3.5 pounds and has a multitude of pockets.