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RECOILtv: Surefire's New Products at SHOT Show

Gear

RECOILtv: Surefire's New Products at SHOT Show

Surefire showed us the 300Ti lightweight suppressor, the XVL2 light/laser/IR illuminator, the XR1 weapon light, and the...

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Preparation

Reader's Tip: Considerations for Going Gray

Preparation

Reader's Tip: Considerations for Going Gray

This reader offered some helpful insights into the "gray man"...

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Preparation

Video: Steve1989 Tastes a Russian Spetsnaz MRE

Preparation

Video: Steve1989 Tastes a Russian Spetsnaz MRE

Steve1989 samples a rare Russian Special Forces 24-hour Mountain...

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January 8, 2019 :: By Offgrid Staff

Brown Baggin' It: An Overview of MREs

In any SHTF scenario, your primary goal is to survive and thrive, and you'll need calories to do so. MREs can provide long-lasting nutrition.

December 16, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Southern Specialties Folding Lock Pick Set

Back in World War II, OSS secret agents were issued a Lockpicking Jack Knife. Southern Specialties developed a modern incarnation of this covert entry tool.

December 14, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

National Advisory: Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage

Earlier this month, the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) published a report on the risk of a catastrophic power outage in the United States.

December 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Doug Marcaida Spotlight – Into the Fire

We interviewed Doug Marcaida between filming episodes of "Forged In Fire" regarding the hit show, martial arts, and his attitude toward survival.

November 1, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

METT-TC: Survival Plan of Action

With METT-TC, the U.S. Army has successfully created a multi-level survival plan formula that anyone can use to plan a successful mission.

October 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: Mahindra ROXOR Off-Road Vehicle

The ROXOR is a small off-road vehicle inspired by the classic Willys design. It's built in America with a 2.5-liter turbo-diesel engine.

October 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Operation Dark Winter: Weaponized Smallpox

The goal of terrorism is to exploit areas of vulnerability. Operation: Dark Winter serves as a stark reminder that our nation will always be under…

September 12, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Fast-Roping 101

Rather than buckling in to a harness and rappelling down, fast-roping allows individuals to descend several stories in a matter of seconds.

September 1, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Kukri Buyer's Guide – Ahead of the Curve

With a distinct forward-facing curvature and a function halfway between machete and hatchet, the kukri is an excellent multipurpose blade for survivalists.