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Flame On: Portable Stove Buyer's Guide

Gear

Flame On: Portable Stove Buyer's Guide

A portable stove is a must-have when you step off the grid. Cooking, purifying water, and producing some simple...

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Gear

Review: BioLite HeadLamp

Gear

Review: BioLite HeadLamp

There are plenty of small headlamps out there, but the new BioLite...

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Preparation

Eye for an Eye: Hurricane Preparedness & Survival

Preparation

Eye for an Eye: Hurricane Preparedness & Survival

Are you ready for the chaos that comes before, during, and after a...

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September 19, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

Grid-Down Chef: 6 Outdoor Cooking Methods

Are you hungry but disaster has struck? If that's the case, here are some backup cooking methods to cook and prepare food in case the…

September 14, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Why Do People Ignore Hurricane Warnings?

Author and disaster expert Robert Meyer shares some insight into why people choose to ignore hurricane warnings and refuse to evacuate.

September 7, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Tips for Efficiently Packing Your Bug-Out Bag

Packing a backpack is a simple concept, but don’t take its simplicity lightly. It’s essential to properly organize the survival gear in your bug-out bag.

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September 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Surviving a Coup D’état

Getting swept up in the political, civil, and financial turbulence of a coup d’état is no different than being in the path of a tornado.

September 3, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

What If a Coup Occurs During Your Vacation Abroad?

This edition of "What If?" poses the question: How would you respond if you’re on vacation overseas when a violent coup breaks out?

September 2, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Grey Ghost Gypsy Backpack

The Grey Ghost Gypsy is a waxed canvas backpack with a subdued appearance that blends in to urban environments better than traditional tactical gear.

August 30, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: NoZipp UltraLight 20°F Sleeping Bag

Weighing in at 30 ounces, the NoZipp UltraLight sleeping bag is 20% lighter than the original version, but retains its 3-mode configuration system.

August 22, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: 2019 Suzuki KingQuad ATV

The 2019 Suzuki KingQuad has been completely redesigned with a variety of upgrades. These include improved engine and transmission and more towing capacity.

August 13, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Jackery Explorer 500 Solar Generator

As a dead simple, clean, quiet power source for items that aren’t overly power hungry, the Jackery Explorer 500 solar generator is a very handy…

August 10, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Danner Trail 2650 Lightweight Hiking Shoes

Danner has paid homage to the Pacific Crest Trail with its latest ultralight hiking shoe release, dubbed the Trail 2650 after the famous route's distance.

August 8, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Defeat the Darkness: Survival Headlamp Buyer's Guide

A headlamp naturally follows your view and frees up your hands for important survival tasks. We reviewed 12 headlamps in this RECOIL OFFGRID buyer's guide.

August 2, 2018 :: By Dave Merrill

Chiappa Little Badger: Building a Survival Hunting Rifle

As opposed to trying to cobble together an all-around .22LR survival rifle, we built our Chiappa Little Badger into a dedicated small game getter.

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