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Light Hiking – Tarp Shelters

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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. […]

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Buying a Survival Backpack: Military & Tactical vs Hiking & Hunting Backpacks

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A breakdown of the best survival backpacks. What to look for, what features to choose, and what style suits your situation. […]

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Kelvin 36 Urban Ultra-Tool Review

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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. […]

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Survival Tarp Shelters: Why A Tarp is one of the Best Things you Can Carry

April 20, 2017 Off The Grid 37

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. […]

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Adventure Photography Gift Guide: Outdoor Gear for Photographers

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Rock solid photography gear for outdoorsmen. The OFFGRID Survival Adventure Photography Gift Guide, highlighting all the photo/video gear we use on the site. […]

Hiking & Backpacking

Emergency Navigation Gear: Finding your way with GPS, Paper Maps, and Navigational Tools

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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. […]

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Pre-Trip Planning for a Hiking & Backpacking Trip

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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. […]

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