How to Eat Cattails for Survival: Top 4 Ways, Best Recipes

Cattails are one of those plants that grow in abundance in different regions, specifically wetlands.  When I was growing up and spent my days in … Read moreHow to Eat…

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Make Great SHTF Bread with a Homemade Starter

Bread has fed the human race for millennia. Whether leavened or not bread has been a staple of society as far back as we have been able to create flour….

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Best Sleeping Bag Alternatives for Survival: Top 10 Picks

A sleeping bag usually recalls fun-filled sleepovers at a friend’s house when you were a kid or times that you spent camping and experiencing outdoor … Read moreBest Sleeping Bag…

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The Great Internet Reset: The Purge is Here, Amazon, Apple and Google Push Parler Offline

The Great Internet Reset: The Purge is Here, Amazon, Apple and Google Push Parler Offline For over a decade of running OFFGIRD Survival we have warned this day was coming;…

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Best Type of Bow for Survival (or Best Survival Bow)

The ability to hunt for your food is an important skill for any prepper or homesteader. Hunting is a great way to kill time and just knowing that you have…

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Economic Collapse Preparations: Why, How To, 6 Things to Consider

Many types of survival situations or emergencies are localized events and people can generally limp their way through them.  But a full-on economic collapse will … Read moreEconomic Collapse Preparations:…

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What’s the Difference in Firewood

Every year we look outside and consider our woodpile. We concern ourselves with how much we have and if it will be enough if things get really bad. In most…

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What to Expect When You Purchase a Whole Animal for the Freezer

You wind up with an assortment of cuts, not just the popular ones. And though it often saves money on a pound for pound basis, you must be able to…

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How And Where To Drill A Well On Your Land

Knowing how and where to drill a well on your land could save you and your family from dehydration if SHTF. If you live miles away from a natural water…

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Dehydrating Food For Long-Term Storage: Quick Tips, Best Foods

Over the years I have tried dehydrating various foods.  I have done fruits, vegetables, meats, and shrimp.  Some of the items I will continue to … Read moreDehydrating Food For…

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