Issue 11

Issue 11

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In This Issue

August 8, 2016 :: By Patrick Vuong

Today’s Active Volcanoes

Pay attention to any news reports about active volcanoes. Even if you don't live next to them, you could be vacationing nearby when one of…

August 8, 2016 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Reviewing The 3-In-1 Rechargeable Torch 250 From Goal Zero

If the electrical grid is down, you can't necessarily plug into a wall socket and expect any juice. You'll need to find alternative means of…

August 8, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Making Your Own Jerky

Take raw meat, trim off the fat, dry it out in the sun — and somehow, almost magically — it's going to be safe to…

August 8, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Boost Your Sprint Performance and Save Your Life

Some say speed kills. In this case, it's going to save your ass.

August 8, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Jerky Taste Test: Which Dried Meat is Prepper Approved?

Jerky is lightweight and easily stowed. It is mostly impervious to the elements, provides plenty of energy to burn, and can last a long time.…

August 8, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

DIY Blade-Smithing

The knife is arguably humankind's oldest tool, because of its age, a resourceful human can fashion a blade from most materials that can be found…

June 6, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Don’t Be Afraid of Fear

Of all the emotions, the brain allocates the greatest space and energy to fear.

June 6, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Using Filipino Self-Defense Tactics for When SHTF

Confronting a bad guy armed with muscles and a bad attitude can be scary enough, but what if he also has a weapon?

June 6, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Backyard Survival Training

Just because you can't travel to some remote location doesn't mean you can't prepare for a worst-case scenario.

June 6, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

A Buyer’s Guide to Bug-Out Hammocks

Hammocks are for more than just sailors and island-time naps. Hammocks deliver a consistent sleeping surface no matter what's beneath you?

May 5, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Build Your Own Survival Bow

The natural materials for archery haven’t changed at all in 10 millennia, all you need is wood, fiber, glue, feathers, and a sharp point for…

May 5, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Can a Bug-Out Canoe Be a Viable Transportation Alternative?

If a bug-out is ever necessary, sometimes it might be more effective to travel by water rather than air.

April 4, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

What If You Have to Deliver a Baby Without Medical Help?

When you realize you’re going to have a child, it seems that the planning never ends. But what do you do if you don't have…

April 4, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Bugging Out With A Baby

What do you do when you're trying to survive and you have a baby with you?

April 4, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

What If? Yellowstone’s Underground Super-Volcano Erupts?

Is there any way to survive when the very ground beneath you tries to take your life?

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