Issue 29

The Crawford Survival Staff can act as a walking stick, makes a potent impact weapon, and provides on-board storage for a survival kit.

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.

Is the hype about energy drinks backed by science or is it just a compelling gimmick? We took a look at the components of energy…

The term “gray man” has been around for a long time and references an individual who can blend into his or her surroundings to not…

The likelihood of being the victim of a kidnapping or abduction may be relatively low, but the severity of its consequences make it important to…

We interviewed Doug Marcaida between filming episodes of "Forged In Fire" regarding the hit show, martial arts, and his attitude toward survival.

Staying connected is a crucial part of surviving a natural or manmade disaster. These mobile applications can provide comms, navigation, and emergency info.

We explore six compass models in this land-navigation tool buyer’s guide, ranging the spectrum from basic backpacker to seasoned adventurer.

If you want to go “up” on a map, you just follow your compass needle, right? Well, navigation is actually a bit more complicated than…

Veritas Tactical has brought a very interesting 5.56mm AR pistol to the survival market, designed with personal protection in mind.

Today we'll discuss some advanced ax skills and techniques that can save your ass — or at least make your time in the backwoods a…

Every year, many people are driven to financial ruin because their insurance doesn't adequately cover the damages caused by a natural or man-made disaster.

For this installment of RECOIL OFFGRID’s What If? column, we consider an airline hijacking scenario that pushes the boundaries of preparedness.

Check out the Issue 29 edition of Gear Up for the latest survival gear from Black Diamond, Streamlight, 5.11 Tactical, TOPS Knives, Real Avid, and…