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Infographic: Food Prices Across the United States

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Infographic: Food Prices Across the United States

This infographic from Coupon Follow illustrates the variance in food prices for 30 items across 263 cities in the...

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Last Man Projects: Lessons Learned from a 26-Mile Hike

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Last Man Projects: Lessons Learned from a 26-Mile Hike

Walking 26 miles sucks. Bug-out is harder than it seems, especially...

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Debunked: Sucking Venom from a Snakebite

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Debunked: Sucking Venom from a Snakebite

Outdated survival manuals often illustrate the “cut and suck”...

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June 8, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Infographic: High Altitude Sickness

Left unchecked, altitude sickness can rapidly develop into severe and even life-threatening conditions. It's essential to know the danger zone and symptoms.

June 2, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Cody Lundin Spotlight – Moral Compass

After some 30 years as a survival instructor, Cody Lundin is still humble and deeply passionate about teaching people skills that will keep them alive.

May 31, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Save Your Breath: Preparing for a Chemical Weapon Attack

Recent chemical attacks in Syria show just how deadly and widely used chemical weapons are. Many toxins can be made using common household materials.

May 20, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Reader's Recap: Traversing the Colonial Parkway

Russ, a 68-year-old Army veteran, recently embarked on a 23-mile solo journey across the entirety of the historic Colonial Parkway in Virginia.

May 18, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Can You Spot the Signs of a Phishing Scam?

In phishing scams, attackers will often set up elaborate emails, web sites, or phone systems that closely resemble those used by legitimate entities.

May 17, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Rural Refreshments: Drinking Water from Non-Tropical Plants

Jungle climates are home to many vines and plants that yield safe drinking water. But what happens if you find yourself dehydrated in North America?

May 11, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

How to Strengthen Your Defenses - The Master Key

Whenever sheltering-in-place, security of your residence or compound is paramount. Sure, you have locks, a dog, and maybe even an alarm, but how easy are…

May 10, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

How to Build a Six-Month Food Supply

You may find yourself asking, "A six-month food supply? Do I really need that much?" But a variety of disasters could lead you to rely…

May 7, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Infographic: The 7-Minute Body Weight Workout

One body weight workout system that's backed by science is known as high-intensity circuit training (HICT). It consists of a series of 30-second exercises.