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Statistics of Survival: Analyzing 100 Hikers' Survival Stories

Survival

Statistics of Survival: Analyzing 100 Hikers' Survival Stories

Studying the mistakes and misfortunes of hikers' survival stories can often help us avoid these dangerous situations...

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Gear

Update: BioLite HeadLamp 330

Gear

Update: BioLite HeadLamp 330

Recently, we learned that the pre-production HeadLamp we received had...

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Preparation

Option Gray: Avoiding Bribes While Traveling

Preparation

Option Gray: Avoiding Bribes While Traveling

While traveling, you may be forced into a shakedown by corrupt police...

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All Navigation Articles

February 11, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: African Sun Compass

The African Sun Compass is a great tool to have in your survival toolbox. It provides precise solar navigation as an alternative to a magnetic…

January 4, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Bug-Out Planning 101

No matter your level of prepping experience or training, bug-out planning will provide you with a good starting point to survive almost any situation.

December 31, 2018 :: By Offgrid Staff

Off-Grid and In Touch: Satellite Phones for Survival

Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to be out of touch. Satellite phones are as simple to operate as dialing a phone.

December 10, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILtv: Controlling Skids at Bondurant Racing

RECOIL's Iain Harrison took some pointers about oversteer and controlling skids from Mike McGovern, the Chief Driving Instructor at Bondurant Racing.

December 3, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: 10 Emergency Apps for iOS and Android

Staying connected is a crucial part of surviving a natural or manmade disaster. These mobile applications can provide comms, navigation, and emergency info.

December 1, 2018 :: By Andrew Schrader

Point the Way: Survival Compass Buyer's Guide

We explore six compass models in this land-navigation tool buyer’s guide, ranging the spectrum from basic backpacker to professional off-grid adventurer.