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Wilderness Survival

Off The Grid Survival, Wilderness Survival 2

Surviving in the Wilderness is nothing new, man has been doing it since the beginning of time…… […]

Fire Starting – Starting a fire with Cotton Balls

January 14, 2009 Off The Grid 3

Cotton balls are a great addition to your survival kit. When soaked in alcohol or Vaseline the make a great fire starter that burns long enough to get any fire going. […]

Portable Shelters for the Homless

January 13, 2009 Off The Grid 2

A company has just developed a new idea to house the homeless; portable shopping cart shelters. […]

Q&A Why carry a water filter?

January 11, 2009 Off The Grid 4

A water filter is one of you’re most important pieces of gear you can carry… […]

There is no tool more useful in the backcountry, than a knife.

Off The Grid Outdoors Quote of the Day, Survival Knives 39

There is no tool more useful in the backcountry than a knife […]

Do you carry an Emergency Sewing Kit with your Survival Gear?

Off The Grid Survival Gear 8

Nothing screams rough and tough survivalist guy like carrying a good old fashion sewing kit! Alright, so that may be pushing it a little far, but carrying a small sewing kit still makes good survival sense…. […]

Stainless Steel Water Bottles with a Hiking Backpack

Metal Canteens: Why Stainless Steel Bottles are Perfect for Survival

Off The Grid Survival Gear 10

I can’t understate the value of being able to store and sanitize water.

In a survival situation, your number one priority is usually finding fresh water. Depending on your situation, you’ll probably need to find water within the first 24 hours. Having a good metal canteen is essential to your survival. […]