Nick Italiano

6 days ago | offgridweb.com | Nick Italiano

Every day we step outside, we’re surrounded by an abundance of plants. Trees, bushes, vines, flowers, herbaceous plants, and more fill our woodlands, grow in fields, and pop up through cracks in the pavement. While we may take note of these plants, most do not give them a second thought. Even though many people see plants as part of the background, the reality is much more complex. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and create oxygen through their normal life processes.

1 week ago | offgridweb.com | Nick Italiano

The PremiseBushcraft Kid by Dan Wowak is a hands-on guide that lights a fire in young adventurers. With practical, step-by-step instructions on everything from building fires and shelters to trapping, fishing, and foraging, it makes learning survival skills both fun and educational. Loaded with engaging projects, safety tips, and cool facts, the book reflects Wowak’s experience and passion for the outdoors.

1 week ago | offgridweb.com | Nick Italiano

Rooted in ResiliencePlanting a seed. Lighting a fire with flint and steel. Shaping wood into a tool with your own two hands. These small actions might seem simple, even old-fashioned, but they carry weight. In a world marked by rising costs, fragile supply chains, and unreliable systems, they represent something solid. Something lasting. This issue of RECOIL OFFGRID carries the theme Homestead, but don’t mistake that for a lifestyle limited to people living miles from the nearest neighbor.

2 weeks ago | offgridweb.com | Nick Italiano

Blade Show Atlanta is nearly upon us! On June 6-8, 2025  knife enthusiasts, makers, and companies will come together at the Cobb Galleria for the worlds biggest knife show! Blade Show always provides attendees with the opportunity to get some face time with their favorite knife makers, pick up the latest and greatest from the most prominent knife companies, and get a sneak peak at what's coming down the line.

2 weeks ago | offgridweb.com | Nick Italiano

I recently had the opportunity to attend Raven Wilderness School’s Wilderness Survival 1 course over the weekend where I joined a group of outdoor enthusiasts as they embarked on their journey to becoming skilled survivalists. The course covers essential skills that can not only save your life in a wilderness emergency but also lays a solid foundation to grow upon. About Jeff Hatch and Raven Wilderness SchoolRaven Wilderness School was founded by Jeff Hatch in 2015.