Issue 1 (Summer 2013)

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January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Gas Relief: Siphoning Fuel in an Emergency

A major disaster just occurred, and you decide to bug out, but your truck's tank is running low on gas. How can you safely scavenge…

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Infographic: The Survival Rule of 3s

One easy way to remember the hierarchy of survival risks is known as The Rule of 3s: 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water,…

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Biodiesel: Free Yourself From the Fuel Supply Chain

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Plug ‘Em Up: Puncture Wound First Aid

A post-disaster urban environment is fraught with dangers that can contribute to puncture wounds, such as fallen debris, broken glass, or exposed rebar.

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Avoiding Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion, & Heat Stroke

When caught early, heat illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can be stopped and their effects can be reversed.

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

How to Prepare for a Long-Term Power Outage

Our society depends on electricity. We expect that when we flip the switch, the lights turn on. But, what happens if they don’t during a…

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

The One-Stop Emergency Shopping Challenge

A major disaster has hit and there's only one store on your way home. You have $100 cash to do some last-minute emergency shopping. What…

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Water Management Planning for Survival

So, you have your bug-out bag all ready to go. You’re ready for a SHTF scenario. But, do you have a water management plan?

January 1, 2019 :: By Offgrid Staff

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.

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Bug-Out Planning 101

No matter your level of prepping experience or training, bug-out planning will provide you with a good starting point to survive almost any situation.

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Ham Radio Fundamentals

Ham radio takes radio communications to the next step. These radios are capable of using much more power than Citizens Band (CB), meaning more distance.

May 5, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

A Basic Guide to First Aid Kits

You never know when an emergency is going to happen, so everyone should have at least basic knowledge of first aid and a kit available…

April 4, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Basics of Choosing a Firearm for Personal Defense

Guns are the great equalizers, with proper training, they can provide protection for you, your family, and your property in uncertain times.

April 4, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

3 Must-Know Knots

Three knots that are strong and versatile that can be used in just about any situation.

April 4, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Don’t Get Stranded

It's always a good idea to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. In this case, we're applying that thought to vehicular travel.

March 3, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Choosing a Multitool That Works For You

These pint-sized dynamos may not be the masters of their trades, but they certainly can help you get the job done when you're in a…

March 3, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Selecting the Right Survival Backpack

When you're bugging out of the city or back home, when crap goes down you're going to need a sturdy and comfortable survival backpack to…

March 3, 2016 :: By Offgrid Staff

Amazing Paracord

If you've spent any amount of time looking into and buying emergency supplies, you'll eventually run into this amazing stuff called paracord...

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