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Video: Pan Frying Rattlesnake

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Survival instructor Bob Hansler shows how he cooks a rattlesnake in a cast iron pan over a campfire, with minimal prep...

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CONCEALMENT Issue 11: Solitary Knife Fighting

Preparation

CONCEALMENT Issue 11: Solitary Knife Fighting

The choice to carry a knife as a means of self-defense brings with it...

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Gear

Reader's Get-Home Bag Loadout: Russ from Virginia

Gear

Reader's Get-Home Bag Loadout: Russ from Virginia

Russ, a 68-year-old Army veteran, told us about his new get-home bag...

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October 19, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Rudiger Roll Fire-Starter

The Rudiger roll is named after German survival instructor Rüdiger Nehberg, but legend has it that this friction fire method was developed by WWII POWs.

October 16, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Making an 18th-Century Onion Pie

Onion pie may sound like a disgusting type of dessert, but it's actually a savory entree that dates back to the 18th century.

October 15, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Sticking Points: Creating Improvised Spear Heads

The spear is perhaps the first man-made weapon, and it's just as effective today as it was in the days of primitive man, especially with…

October 13, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Prep Your Pup: Readying Your Dog for Survival

Although caring for a dog in a survival situation is an added responsibility, with preparation your four-legged friend can be one of your greatest assets.

October 12, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Fire-Carved Log Furniture

This two-part video series from Advoko MAKES shows how to use cutting, drilling, and burning to create "fire-carved" log furniture for your campsite.

October 11, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

How to Survive a Financial Crisis

A systemic financial disaster like the 2008 housing market collapse differs from other calamities. Are you ready to survive a financial crisis?

October 2, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Fluid Thinking: Long-Term Water Storage for Survival

Our world is in a water shortage crisis due to climate change, pollution, and other factors. Long-term water storage can help you prepare for disasters.

October 1, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Reader's Tip: Quick-Access Clothing

One of our readers emailed us about a lesson he learned when his sleep was interrupted: always have quick-access clothing ready for nighttime emergencies.

September 21, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Super Glue Strength Testing

In the following video from Project Farm, six brands of super glue are tested head-to-head for adhesion to both metal and plastic surfaces.

September 18, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

Pain-Free Programming: Safely Train Through Injuries

So, you hurt yourself. It sucks, but you can’t afford to cease training. These exercises can help you safely train through common injuries.

September 17, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Infographic: 7 Ways to Build a Campfire

The following infographic from Rolling Fox provides illustrated examples of seven different ways to build a campfire.

September 16, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

6 Timeless Survival Lessons from the Great Depression

Studying the hardships endured during the Great Depression can help us keep the mindset of our stalwart ancestors and be ready to survive difficult times.

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