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Vaporwear: Gas Mask Buyer's Guide

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This article discusses gas masks, and their defense against CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) and...

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Pocket Preps: Identification Lights

Gear

Pocket Preps: Identification Lights

We collected and evaluated seven compact identification lights that...

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Preparation

How to Build a Six-Month Food Supply

Preparation

How to Build a Six-Month Food Supply

You may find yourself asking, "A six-month food supply? Do I really...

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May 9, 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 10, 2018 :: By Patrick Vuong

Stormproof Backpack Buyer's Guide

With spring showers approaching, we’re taking a look at stormproof backpacks that will both increase your daily carry capacity and endure punishing weather.

March 17, 2018 :: By Patrick Vuong

Pocket Preps: EDC Carabiner Buyer's Guide

If you don't have a carabiner in your EDC kit, you’ll be a convert soon after trying one. This useful tool is not just for…

February 21, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

Multi-Tools Buyer's Guide

Every handyman or shade-tree mechanic has experienced the frustration of not having the right tool for the job.

February 14, 2018 :: By Rob Curtis

Merino Wool Baselayers Buyer's Guide

There are a bunch of fibers out there that provide loft and more than a few that can wick moisture away from the body.

February 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Hiking Boot Buyer's Guide - Take a Hike

If you want to avoid bruised, battered, blistered, and aching feet on outdoor excursions, a supportive pair of boots is a must.

January 7, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Buyer's Guide: Grayman Shoes

These six grayman shoes offer a compromise between tough hiking boots and casual sneakers, with designs that won't look out of place in urban settings.

December 14, 2017 :: By Offgrid Staff

A Guide to Portable Solar Charger Kits

With so many battery-powered devices proliferating across people's lives, solar chargers are coming of age.

October 25, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Update: 5.11 Defender Flex Jeans & Pants

Since our initial review in March, 5.11 Tactical has expanded the Defender Flex line to include more colors and two cuts: straight and slim.

August 16, 2017 :: By Offgrid Staff

A Buyer's Guide to UPF Shirts

Clothing with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor rating is specifically designed to shield your skin from the sun's rays.

August 9, 2017 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Beam-Focusing Flashlights - HighLights

Modern lenses and reflector arrays make the most of the light output, limiting the drawbacks compared to a fixed-bezel design.

June 19, 2017 :: By Offgrid Staff

Polymer-Bodied Flashlights

A high-quality polymer-bodied flashlight gives you the confidence to tackle any low- or no-light situation with confidence

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