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Are you ready to take your survival skills to the next level? Welcome to Offgrid Basecamp, a unique hub for outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and adventure seekers alike. Hosted within CANCON and Blade Show, this unique gathering brings together top instructors and leading vendors to equip you with the skills, gear, and mindset you need for your next big adventure.
What You'll Find at Offgrid Basecamp
At Offgrid Basecamp, you'll discover skill sessions taught by seasoned professionals. These quick, focused lessons cover essential topics like fire-starting, navigation, emergency first-aid, and more. Each session delivers practical knowledge that can make a critical difference when facing unexpected situations in the wild.
These easily consumable lessons are designed to boost your survival IQ, and leave you wanting more. The knowledge you gain here could make the difference when things don’t go as planned. Alongside skill-building sessions, explore a curated selection of vendors offering outdoor apparel, survival gear, and training opportunities. From everyday carry essentials to specialized tools for extreme environments, you'll find the resources needed to make your next outdoor adventure both safe and memorable.
Just like a traditional basecamp before a long journey, Offgrid Basecamp is the essential stop for every adventurer. It’s a place to learn, connect, and stock up on gear that ensures you're prepared for the path ahead. From experienced survivalists to the curious newcomer, Offgrid Basecamp has everything you need to tackle the unexpected with confidence. Your next great adventure starts here!
2025 Tactical Training Experience Course and Instructors
TACTICAL CARBINE: RAPID FIRE CHALLENGE
Sharpen your speed and precision under pressure with this high-intensity 10-round drill. Test your stance, grip, trigger control, and visual acuity while pushing the limits of rapid-fire accuracy. Speed matters, but maintaining flawless technique and control under intense conditions is the true challenge.
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Caughran, founder of ARC, is a full-time survival and tactics instructor with expertise in personnel recovery, martial arts, and advanced field techniques used by the U.S. Armed Forces. A former USAF SERE Specialist who graduated Selection with distinction, he now dedicates his life to teaching others the skills and mindset needed to thrive in high-stakes situations.
TACTICAL GAS MASKS101: SELECTION & USE FOR PREPAREDNESS
Understanding protective respiratory gear is crucial in hazardous environments where safety is at risk. This course covers
the selection, use, and maintenance of tactical gas masks, ensuring proper fit, filter compatibility, and long-term reliability. Develop the expertise to protect yourself and others in emergencies, hazardous environments, and tactical situations with
confidence.
INSTRUCTOR: Jeffery DeSocio is a former broadcast journalist and Content Marketing Specialist at Avon Protection, specializing in storytelling and brand strategy for the defense industry. A preparedness advocate with a passion for tactical training, he educates military, law enforcement, and first responders through strategic content and disciplined awareness.
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WEAPONIZE THE SENSES
This course introduces the fundamentals of tracking for personal safety, security, search and rescue, intelligence gathering, and more. Develop sharper sensory awareness while learning to evaluate tracks, determine direction of travel, and use terrain to your advantage. Gain valuable skills that enhance both professional capabilities and everyday situational awareness.
INSTRUCTOR: Freddy Osuna, founder of Greenside Training, is a leading expert in visual tracking and sensory awareness, blending Native American fieldcraft with modern tactics. A former Marine and combat tracking instructor for U.S. and allied forces, he has trained military, law enforcement, and civilians while authoring Index Tracking: Essential Guide to Trailing Man and Beast.
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F***, I GOT SHOT—NOW WHAT?!
This intense, no-nonsense course delivers a rapid introduction to first aid for gunshot wounds. You'll master life-saving
techniques like bleeding control, proper tourniquet use, and chest wound management. Gain the critical skills needed to take decisive action, keep yourself or others alive, and stabilize the situation until professional help arrives.
INSTRUCTORS: Kristopher Hasenauer and Mandy Espinal
Kris is a board-certified physician assistant and graduated from the Army's Interservice Physician Assistant Program in 2014. He is a former Special Forces A-Team Member Medical Specialist (18D) and held multiple operational and medical advisory positions within the U.S. Special Operations Command since 2005.
Mandy is a retired Army Combat Medic that served for 6 years. After her time in service, she worked for several years as a Case Manager as well as a Medical Records Manager where she assisted veterans with substantiating their VA disability claims. She had the pleasure of working in the nonprofit sector which helped veteran’s mental health by assigning and training service dogs.
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2025 Offgrid Basecamp Curated Vendors
PNWBUSHCRAFT
Heather and Todd, owners of PNWBUSHCRAFT have been hand crafting rugged and reliable outdoor and everyday carry equipment since 2014.
Specializing in waxed canvas and vintage wool, each piece of gear is designed for hard outdoor use with the same quality and feeling that allowed early American explorers to survive and thrive in the wilderness.
Auxiliary Manufacturing
Michael Jarvis left his long time career in the restaurant industry in 2016 to begin making knives and he never looked back! Today he runs a successful knife company, earning many accolades including Blade Show's Best Custom Tactical Knife in 2022.
Auxiliary Manufacturing blends functionality and signature aesthetics to produce EDC and tactical knives that are built tough and won't let you down when you need them most.
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Jack Wolf Knives
Benjamin Belkin passion for knives was inspired by his grandfather who always carried a slip joint folding knife in his pocket. Years later he started Jack Wolf Knives in honor of his grandfather's namesake.
Each knife is a work of functional art, popping with vibrant, colors unique patterns, and high end modern materials. What started with slip joint knives has now evolved into a full line of folding knives and fixed blades – and even some unique limited editions for the collectors.
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Stroup Knives
Stroup Knives was founded by U.S. Army Veteran Chris Stroup who prides himself on attention to detail, U.S. manufacturing, and exceptional customer service. This dedication allows Stroup knives to confidently back each knife with a lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defects, and in the rare case something goes wrong their team will work hard to make it right!
Stroup Knives produces a full line of tactical and field oriented knives that are designed to tackle challenging tasks both on and off the battlefield, while remaining functional and reliable for years to come. Beyond traditional fixed blades Stroup has also introduced axes, prybars, and non-metallic self defense tools into their line up, all built with the same exacting standards the Stroup has become known for.
OTIS Technology
40 years ago 16 year old Doreen Williams fell while hunting with her father while hunting. That common miss step resulted in her the barrel of her Winchester Model 94 that she had inherited from her grandfather to become caked in mud which effectively ended the day's hunt. This minor accident ultimately led to Doreen Founding OTIS Technology who's goal was to produce innovative firearm maintenance and cleaning supplies to ensure that a simple miss step would not ruin another hunt.
Today, that tradition continues. OTIS produces market leading gun care tools and supplies for not just hunting rifles but firearms of all shapes and sizes. OTIS takes pride in producing a robust line of U.S. made gun care products that serve hunters, collectors, military and law enforcement personnel.
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