by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 31, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Evacuation Planning, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency
Are you ready for the political change headed your way? Before that happens, make sure that you take care of these immediate action items as soon as you can! Don’t Ignore These Immediate Action Items The defining election of 2020 is upon us. Hopefully, you have been...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 30, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Homemade Survival Equipment, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Defense, Survival Gear
We are surrounded by weapons, most of the time. They may not look like weapons at the moment, but they can do incredible harm to someone who wishes to do harm to you! This is the idea behind homemade weapons or improvised weapons like the ball point pen. Homemade...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 30, 2020 | ad-ros, Guns, Preparation
Today, we live in a world of rapid innovation and obsolescence. Tools and technology that are common now are likely to be forgotten in a decade, if not much sooner. You’re probably not using a typewriter or telegraph to communicate in this era of laptops and...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 29, 2020 | Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Prepper Supplies, Survival Gear
Who knew Vaseline has several survival uses? You’ll never look at Vaseline petroleum jelly the same way again! Continue reading below to learn the 22 survival uses of vaseline and start applying them today. Surprising Survival Uses of Vaseline Vaseline, or petroleum...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 28, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper
Not many know that paper clips can be used beyond just clumping papers together. But, these little things can prove handier than you think. Check out the survival uses of paper clips below! Survival Uses of Paper Clips You Should Know Much of survival is about being...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 28, 2020 | ad-ros, Preparation, Survival, What If?
In Issue 28 of RECOIL OFFGRID, we wrote a feature on Operation: Dark Winter (ODW) — a senior-level government exercise from June 2001 that simulated a bioterrorism attack in the United States using smallpox as its agent of choice. Its findings were discouraging to say...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 27, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Homemade Survival Equipment, Practical Prepper, Prepper Supplies, Survival Gear
You might have steel wool lying around the house. But do you know that it might save your life someday? Check out this list of survival uses for steel wool! Survival Uses for Steel Wool Steel wool has officially been around since 1896, and you’re probably familiar...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 24, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Storage, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency
What you should stock up on now in order to get ahead? It’s better to be more than prepared when a food shortage happens! 12 Foods to Stock Up to Prepare for a Food Shortage The COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine recommendations that went along with it led to...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 24, 2020 | ad-ros, Preparation, Survival
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to our lives. Among the most obvious is the routine use of protective masks to prevent spreading this disease. There has been much debate about the usefulness of masks, and official guidance has flip-flopped from...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 24, 2020 | Preparation
Whether you’re a self-proclaimed gear junkie or a minimalist, it’s hard not to appreciate all of the innovative products that are being released in the world of survival and preparation. We check out several fresh items on the market to consider....
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 23, 2020 | Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Gear
Prepping is awesome, but do you know what’s more awesome? Shopping for items at a hugely affordable price. Here are some dollar store prep ideas and so you don’t burn a hole in your pockets! Dollar Store Prep: Prepping the Affordable Way Prepping can easily become...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 21, 2020 | Featured, Food Production, Self Sufficiency
Are you wondering what makes rabbits the ultimate sustainable food source? Learn the hows and whys here! Rabbits: Sustainable Food Source? Substitute for Expensive Food Sustainable food provides a number of benefits to humans, the environment, and life as a whole. In...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 20, 2020 | Hiking, News, Newspaper, Preparation
Holly Courtier had been missing for 12 days in Utah’s Zion National Park when she was found alive on Sunday. Courtier, a 38-year-old mother from California was last seen Oct. 6th at the Grotto parking area inside the park after being dropped off by a shuttle bus. She...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 19, 2020 | diy duct tape projects, Do It Yourself, duct tape, duct tape for survival, Featured, Featured Articles, homemade survival gear, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Prepper, prepper gear, prepper tips, preppers, Self Sufficiency, Survival, Survival Gear, survival life, Survival Skills, Survival Tip of The Day, survival tips, survival tips and tricks, Survivalist
Ah, duct tape… is there anything it can’t do? Duct tape has become so popular because of its versatility. Ask anyone who is familiar with the polyethylene-coated, pressure-sensitive roll of adhesive about how they have used it and they will tell you about the many...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 17, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Survival Skills
What is a home forge and how do you set one up? Continue reading below to build your own! Setting Up A Home Forge Forging metal is one of man’s greatest accomplishments. The entire ages of man are documented by the very metals they used to make tools and fight wars....
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 17, 2020 | ad-ros, human trafficking, Preparation, Survival
Human trafficking is modern day slavery and happening around the world with alarming frequency. Join RECOIL OFFGRID Editor Tom Marshall as he interviews a panel of experts on the front lines battling this epidemic to learn more about what it is, how it’s happening,...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 16, 2020 | Featured, Featured Articles, Survival Skills
With all the uncertainty surrounding us today, it is good to hear about survival stories of men and women who beat the odds stacked against them. Today, let’s look into the story of Ada Blackjack. Ada Blackjack | A True Survivor In 1898 a baby girl was born in Spruce...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 15, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Homemade Survival Equipment, Practical Prepper, Survival Gear, Survival Skills
What is a rebar? And how can you forge tools with it? For survivalists and preppers alike, this is a handy skill you’d want to learn! How to Make a Knife from Rebar If I had to list the three skills that would help you thrive in post-collapse world blacksmithing would...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 15, 2020 | Preparation
Prime Day is here, and whether or not you were looking forward to the day Amazon blows open its metaphorical doors for the best deals this side of the Atlantic, we’re bringing to you some of the best, time-sensitive offers available on the site. Here’s the...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 13, 2020 | ad-ros, human trafficking, Survival
Human trafficking is a silent epidemic that affects millions of people worldwide. Threat-recognition and behavioral expert Yousef Badou recently interviewed Emily Chen, a competitive shooter and trainer on her experience being trafficked as a young girl. Watch the...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 10, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness
If you’re moving towards self-sufficiency, you may not have goats on the top of your list for how to get there – but you should. Goats are a great addition to any farm or homestead and offer everything that larger livestock can provide: food, milk, fiber, skin,...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 10, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Survival Gear
Find out more survival uses for paracord here and you’ll never take this tool for granted ever again! RELATED: 36 Awesome Paracord Projects For Preppers Uses for Paracord Every Prepper Should Know 1. Tying Tarp to Trees Paracord is even sturdier than rope and it’s...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 8, 2020 | Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Gear
Give your feet the care and safety they deserve. They work hard, especially in survival situations when you rely heavily on them. Here are some tips on what to look for in a survival boot. How to Choose a Survival Boot When it comes to survival gear, your footwear...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 7, 2020 | Featured, Practical Prepper, Prepper Supplies, Survival Gear
When buying knives, you have to make sure you get your money’s worth. How do you check for knife steel quality? Read more about it below! Knife Steel Quality | How to Check for It When selecting your next knife, there’s more to consider than the length of...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 6, 2020 | building, Camping, Do It Yourself, Featured, Off-Grid, Survival Skills
Fall is upon us, which means time is running out for those weekend camping trips we all love! Make the most of the time you still have by using it to practice building these primitive shelter options. 7 Primitive Shelter Options You Can Try Why Learn How to Build a...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 6, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Skills
Shear lashing sometimes spelled “sheer lashing” and sometimes incorrectly called a round knot, is often used to bind two poles together, or to create an A-frame (by spreading the two poles after the knot is complete). Here’s a step-by-step guide on...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 3, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Foraging, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
When you’re in the wilderness and have nothing to eat, you have to be prepared to look for certain plants as your survival food. Here’s a list of edible wild plants and plant fibers you can safely eat. Edible Wild Plants to Keep You Alive in the Wilderness...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 3, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills, Water, Water Purification
Water, food, shelter, and warmth – the four basic principles of survival. Today, we want to take a closer look at how to make a DIY water filter in the wild. How to Make a DIY Water Filter in the Wild Using Found Treasures vs Natural Water Filters Generally...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 2, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Survival Skills
What does it take to bluff your way through anything? For that matter, what does it even mean to bluff your way into (or out of) something? What does it have to do with survival? That’s exactly what we’re going to take a look at today – and we...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 1, 2020 | ad-ros, Preparation, Survival
An extremist group attacks critical nodes of the power grid at 0100 hrs and you awake to mayhem on the streets. City-wide traffic backups are the first indication that this isn’t a typical summer brownout, but the danger is amplified when a five-ton...
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