OFFGRID Survival News
Stockpiling Incandescent Light Bulbs
Americans are starting to stockpile incandescent light bulbs in preparation of the government’s ban that starts in January of 2012. […]
Articles by Off The Grid
Safety
Heat exhaustion hiking incident
Recently a reader was kind enough to share his experience of suffering from heat stroke while hiking. Heat stroke is a very serious condition that can easily kill a hiker who doe snot know what to look out for. […]
OFFGRID Survival News
Rolling Blackouts across the Southwest
For those that are still not convinced to how woefully inadequate our infrastructure has become, take a look at some of the headlines that are coming across the wires today… […]
SHTF Threats
Police During SHTF Events: Preparedness considerations when dealing with Law Enforcement During Disasters?
During an extreme crisis or social unrest, it is very likely that law enforcement and emergency responders will be nonexistent. When it comes to law enforcement during a major disaster, there are a couple of things that you need to consider. […]
Survival Gear
What’s the problem with having survival gear?
Modern Man is very ill equipped to face the prospect of living in the wilderness for an extended period of time. The natural instincts that we once had have largely faded away and have been replaced by dependence on technology and modern conveniences. […]
Bug Out
Evacuation plan – Planning to bug out during an emergency
Having a plan of action is critical during any emergency situation. If things go bad, having a plan of action will put you about 20 steps ahead of the mindless morons who spent their time watching T.V. […]
SHTF Threats
Food Shortages – Our vulnerable infrastructure
The distribution system we use has added to our standard of living but it could also be our biggest downfall. […]