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Infographic: How Incognito is Your Online Activity?

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Infographic: How Incognito is Your Online Activity?

This infographic analyzes the pros and cons of various online privacy tools, including VPNs, proxies, secure browsers,...

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Preparation

Morse Code: Dits, Dahs, Dots, and Dashes

Preparation

Morse Code: Dits, Dahs, Dots, and Dashes

The barebones low-tech/no-tech nature of Morse code that makes it an...

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Gear

New: Leupold Tracker 2 Compact Thermals

Gear

New: Leupold Tracker 2 Compact Thermals

Leupold recently released the LTO Tracker 2 and Tracker 2 HD as the...

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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…

February 5, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

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 upgraded Stiletto Pro flashlight.

January 24, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Preparing Your Home for a Backup Generator

Having a generator handy is a great way to prepare for power outages. Do you know if your home is prepared to run off a…

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.

January 2, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Ham Radio Fundamentals

Ham radio takes radio communications to the next step. These radios are capable of using much more power than Citizens Band (CB), meaning more distance.

January 1, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: EMP Shield for Homes & Businesses

An electromagnetic pulse produces a fast-moving power surge. The EMP Shield is designed to shunt this surge in nanoseconds to save your devices.

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 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 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: OffGridBox Solar Water Purification System

A Boston-based company known as OffGridBox has developed a system that gathers electricity from solar panels and purifies water for up to 1,500 people.

December 4, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Power Grid Disaster Q&A - Ted Koppel, Author of "Lights Out"

Ted Koppel, author of the NY Times Bestselling book "Lights Out," studied the power grid and analyzed the possibility of a targeted cyberattack against it.

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.

November 15, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Take Charge: USB Battery Pack Buyer's Guide

USB batteries or portable power banks are designed to power your small USB-rechargeable devices — flashlights, cell phones, tablets, GPS units, and so on.

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