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What If a Winter Road Trip Leaves You Stranded and Injured?

Survival

What If a Winter Road Trip Leaves You Stranded and Injured?

You're on a road trip during a winter snowstorm when your car hits black ice and spins out of control, slamming into a...

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Survival

Video: Rudiger Roll Fire-Starter

Survival

Video: Rudiger Roll Fire-Starter

The Rudiger roll is named after German survival instructor Rüdiger...

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Preparation

Video: Fire-Carved Log Furniture

Preparation

Video: Fire-Carved Log Furniture

This two-part video series from Advoko MAKES shows how to use...

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October 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Distilling Water with Two Glass Bottles

In the following video, YouTuber NightHawkInLight shows how to distill drinkable water from seawater using two standard-sized glass bottles.

September 25, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

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 household necessities are all within reach.

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 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 13, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

From Dusk Till Dawn: The Basics of Surviving the Night

We’re tackling techniques and concepts for surviving an overnight emergency situation by focusing on the necessary gear, training, and mindset.

September 11, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Duct Tape as Fire Tinder

We all know of the many versatile uses of duct tape. But of all these possible uses, you might be surprised to learn its value…

September 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Fire Starting with Flint and... Bamboo?

If someone told you the flint and steel method could be done with bamboo instead of steel, you might think they're pulling your leg. Nevertheless,…

August 28, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Twisting Char Cloth Fire Starters

In the following video, bushcraft YouTuber NW Primate shows how he used twisted strips of cotton to create a denser char cloth bundle with a…

August 7, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Fire Suppression 101: Protect Your Home from Wildfires

Protecting your home from fire should go beyond the standard smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Wildfires are swift, voracious, and devastating.

August 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Thomas Coyne Spotlight - Never Tell Me the Odds

After escaping an upbringing of extreme poverty and violence, Thomas Coyne set out to teach others how to overcome the struggles of survival.

August 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: 4 Bushcraft Books for Your Inner Woodsman

These four bushcraft books cover an immense amount of outdoor information, making them helpful additions to for your SHTF library.

July 17, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Portable Jumberjack: Pocket Hatchet Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re headed into the woods, prepping for an emergency, or strapping a blade to your plate carrier, there’s always room for a pocket hatchet.

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