How to Purify Water Without Iodine Tablets: 5 Methods Ranked by What Actually Works
Iodine tablets won't kill Cryptosporidium. Here are 5 water purification methods ranked by what actually works in the field — boiling, filters, UV, chlorine dioxide, and solar disinfection — plus what to carry as backup when your primary method fails.
Tarp Shelters: The Best Lightweight Option for Backpacking, Hiking & Wilderness Survival
A good tarp is both lighter and cheaper than the even the lightest of tents and has a number of advantages that make it much more attractive to light backpackers.
Buying a Survival Backpack: Military & Tactical vs Hiking & Hunting Backpacks
A breakdown of the best survival backpacks. What to look for, what features to choose, and what style suits your situation.
Kelvin 36 Urban Ultra-Tool Review
The Kelvin 36 is a compact tool, unlike any other on the market, and features tools that you won't find in most traditional multitools.
Survival Tarp Shelters: Why A Tarp is one of the Best Things you Can Carry
With little more than a bit of paracord and a tarp, you can quickly set up an improvised shelter that will keep you warm and dry.
Adventure Photography Gift Guide: Outdoor Gear for Photographers
Rock solid photography gear for outdoorsmen. The OFFGRID Survival Adventure Photography Gift Guide, highlighting all the photo/video gear we use on the site.
Emergency Navigation Gear: Finding your way with GPS, Paper Maps, and Navigational Tools
In today's world of GPS devices and internet mapping websites, navigation is something that most people take for granted. But when it comes to survival and emergency preparedness planning, the subject of navigation is definitely something that needs to be taken into consideration.
Pre-Trip Planning for a Hiking & Backpacking Trip
One of the most important parts of any hike or backpacking adventure is your Pre-Trip Planning. Planning will help ensure your trip goes smoothly, and will allow you to account for any dangers that you may face on your route.