by iZjn01kH85 | Jul 14, 2020 | DIY, Gear, Preparation, Self Defense
After spending hours at the range and (hopefully) cleaning up as many of your spent casings as possible, why waste all that valuable metal when you can put it to good use? Sure, reloading spent casings is always a great option, but there are other ways to make use of...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jul 1, 2020 | Combatives, DIY, Fitness, Military, Safety, SHTF, Survival
“I don’t want to be qualified. I don’t want my accomplishments qualified,” explains a currently multitasking Lisa Jaster, graciously chatting from the car in between her children’s rugby and jiujitsu practices. “I went to the State...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 31, 2020 | DIY, Guns, Off the Grid, Preparation, Survival, weapon
“The final weapon is the brain, all else is supplementary.” – John Steinbeck What’s the number-one problem within the preparedness community? This is a challenging question because it’s often uncomfortable to analyze our own faults....
by iZjn01kH85 | May 26, 2020 | Bug-Out, DIY, Gear, Guns, Hiking, Off the Grid, SHTF, Survival, Tools, weapon
A few months ago, we discussed the benefits and drawbacks of various types of load-bearing equipment in our article, Front Toward Enemy: Survival Plate Carriers & Chest Rigs. However, that article was primarily intended to provide an overview of armor plate...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 24, 2020 | Bug-Out, DIY, Navigation, Off the Grid, Safety, SHTF, Transportation, Vehicle
We’ve all been there — alone and unafraid, enjoying a weekend adventure or vacation in the backwoods and basking in the freedom American off-roading provides. Then BAM! You find yourself in a predicament. You misjudged the angle of the slope and...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 17, 2020 | Combatives, DIY, Military, Safety, SHTF, Survival
Threat detection is a lot like playing chess. You have to know what to look for before you can look for it. It’s a way of weaponizing your senses. When you apply those honed instincts to the dangers and deceptions that occur every day, it offers insight into the...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 12, 2020 | Bug-Out, DIY, Fitness, Gear, Off the Grid, SHTF, Survival
There are many reasons to consider an at-home survival workout plan. The most timely of these is the COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated lockdown that has left many of us cooped up in our houses. Although some states are beginning to reopen businesses, it may be a...
by iZjn01kH85 | Apr 30, 2020 | DIY, News, Preparation, Safety, Shelter, Technology
Most of us are experiencing the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our personal lives and employment. For the fortunate employees that have been working from home the last few weeks, the transition from working behind company firewalls and secure servers to working from...
by iZjn01kH85 | Apr 27, 2020 | DIY, Preparation, Safety, Shelter, Survival, Technology
In a day and age with such advanced technology at our fingertips, securing our most valuable assets, including our families, is critically important. If you don’t have some sort of home security camera system, now is definitely the time to consider changing...
by iZjn01kH85 | Apr 24, 2020 | DIY, Medical, SHTF, Survival
Editor’s Note: The following article was written exclusively for OFFGRIDweb by Morgan Atwood of NoOneComing.com. If you haven’t already read Atwood’s previous article, What You Need to Know About Masks for COVID-19, we highly recommend you do so...
by iZjn01kH85 | Apr 23, 2020 | Bug-Out, DIY, Guns, Hunting, Off the Grid, SHTF, Survival
In the past few years, a “do-it-yourself shotgun” kit has become popular, billed as a survival gun. It’s made by Runway Sub-Cal, a manufacturer known for producing rifled flare gun inserts to allow shooters to fire pistol rounds through 26.5mm flare...
by iZjn01kH85 | Apr 22, 2020 | DIY, Off the Grid, SHTF, Survival, Technology, Tools
When it comes to protecting against COVID-19, the gold standard of respiratory protection is a mask that’s rated at N95 or better. However, N95 masks are also in high demand and short supply right now, even among medical and law enforcement personnel working on...
by iZjn01kH85 | Apr 20, 2020 | DIY, Gear, Guns, SHTF, Survival, Tools, weapon
With social distancing and shelter-in-place in full effect around the country, and ammo in short supply, getting to the range to keep your skills sharp has become increasingly difficult lately. But Walther Arms, through their airsoft and BB gun division, has devised a...
by iZjn01kH85 | Apr 18, 2020 | Bug-Out, DIY, Off the Grid, Preparation, Safety, SHTF, Survival
Photos by Niccole Elizabeth In the post-Sept. 11 era of the U.S. PATRIOT Act, the level of scrutiny given to electronic communication, by both government and criminals alike, is so intense as to be the butt of cocktail party jokes. The slew of memes, comedy sketches,...
by iZjn01kH85 | Apr 16, 2020 | DIY, Medical, Off the Grid, Safety, SHTF, Survival
The Internet is an excellent source of vital information, but it’s also a breeding ground for dangerous misinformation — especially in times of crisis like this COVID-19 pandemic. Most of us know that so-called “social distancing” is the best...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 31, 2020 | building, DIY, earthbag, Homesteading, How To, Shelter, SHTF, step by step, Survival
Are you considering a new space for storage? As preppers, we are often considering another shed or maybe even a root cellar for storage. You can go buy one of those prefabs from the local hardware store. These are made … Continue reading The post...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 31, 2020 | DIY, Food, Gardening, Homesteading, How To, myths of gardening, Organic Gardening, SHTF, Survival
Growing your own garden is great in itself, you get fresh fruit and vegetables for your family, you save money plus the satisfaction of self-sufficiency. You might have been considering organic gardening for the additional health benefits, but there are …...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 28, 2020 | DIY, first aid, Medical, Survival
There is a lot of suffering that can befall the average American. Life is no easy thing. Its a succession of hurtles that we all must jump. We get over some and we crash through others. Prepping is not the … Continue reading The post Get Yourself some Guidance...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 26, 2020 | Bug-Out, DIY, EDC, Off the Grid, Preparation, Shelter, SHTF, Survival, Tools
A basic understanding of lockpicking is one of the most valuable urban survival skills one can have in their arsenal. For many, the idea of lockpicking may be relegated to the realm of criminals and hackers, but there are many legitimate legal uses for these skills. A...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 22, 2020 | DIY, Homesteading, SHTF, Survival, Three Things all Preppers Should Be Doing
Spring brings warmer temperatures and people get out of the winter misery and into outdoor tasks. For many of us, we aren’t sure what to do when it gets warm. We are often looking for a reason to get out … Continue reading The post Three Things all...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 18, 2020 | Disaster Preparedness, DIY, How To, SHTF
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has brought a lot to bear. We have a better feeling for how our nation will respond to a massive emergency. Unprepared Americans have proven their priorities. They are out to get all the water and … Continue reading The post...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 16, 2020 | DIY, Medical, Off the Grid, Safety, SHTF, Survival, Water
The following article was published in Issue 36 of our magazine. This issue is available now in print or digital format. We live in a world where established safety measures, if followed, prevent a lot of injuries. Unfortunately, they’ll never prevent all...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 16, 2020 | Blades, DIY, Knives, Preparation, Safety, Tools
As the saying goes, a sharp knife is a safe knife. Struggling to cut with a dull blade leads to mistakes and injuries, while a razor-sharp edge slices effortlessly. This is why you should always take the time to maintain your knives, whether they’re being used...
by iZjn01kH85 | Mar 16, 2020 | DIY, Homesteading, SHTF
So often we look to plants to do the healing. Well, I guess most people look to the pharmacy. However, for those in the self sufficient, homesteading and preparedness communities, most are looking to herbs and oils to heal. There … Continue reading The post...
by iZjn01kH85 | Feb 27, 2020 | DIY, Fire, Shelter, SHTF, Survival, Tools, Water
Preparation makes you better-equipped to deal with an emergency before it happens — hopefully years, months, or at least a few days ahead of a disastrous event. But what if you found yourself in a situation where your preparation window was a matter of minutes, and...
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