DEADNET

When the grid goes dark, you still have answers.

A local AI survival assistant on a 128GB USB drive. 19 military and government source documents. 15 knowledge categories. Offline Wikipedia. No internet required.

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How do I purify water without chemicals?

There are several effective methods for purifying water without chemicals:

1. Solar Disinfection (SODIS) — Fill clear PET plastic bottles with water. Place in direct sunlight for 6+ hours (2 days if cloudy). UV radiation kills 99.9% of pathogens.

2. Boiling — Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute (3 minutes above 6,500 feet elevation). This is the most reliable single-method purification.

3. Sand/Charcoal Filtration — Layer gravel, sand, and crushed charcoal in a container with a drainage hole. Pour water through multiple times.

Sources: US Army Survival Manual FM 21-76, p. 47 · WHO Water Sanitation Guidelines, p. 23

Your phone is useless without a signal.

Natural disasters. Grid failures. Infrastructure collapse. When these happen, your smartphone becomes an expensive paperweight. Google doesn't work offline. Neither does ChatGPT. The survival information you need most becomes inaccessible exactly when you need it most.

72%

of Americans live in areas prone to natural disasters

3 days

average time to restore cell service after a major disaster

11 hrs

longest US power outage median in 2024

See it in action

Real responses from the Deadnet AI, grounded in military and government survival manuals.

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How do I treat a second-degree burn without medical supplies?

Immediate treatment for second-degree burns:

1. Cool the burn under clean, cool running water for 10-20 minutes. If running water isn't available, apply cool wet cloths.

2. Do not break blisters. They protect against infection.

3. Cover loosely with a sterile non-stick dressing or clean cloth. Do not use cotton balls — fibers stick to burns.

4. If available, apply a thin layer of aloe vera or honey (natural antibacterial) to the area before dressing.

5. Monitor for signs of infection: increasing redness, swelling, foul odor, or fever.

⚠ This information is for emergency preparedness and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Sources: Red Cross First Aid & CPR Manual, p. 89 · US Army Combat Lifesaver Course Manual, p. 34

15 Knowledge Categories
MedicalWaterFoodShelterPowerSecurityNavigateHygieneComms+6 more
Medical Disclaimers

Medical, legal, and safety topics automatically include disclaimers. Deadnet is a reference tool, not a substitute for professional help.

Source Citations

Every response includes clickable source citations linking back to the original PDF documents. Verify any answer yourself.

Three steps. Zero internet.

Deadnet is designed for anyone. No technical knowledge required.

01

Plug in the USB

Insert the Deadnet drive into any computer — Windows, Mac, or Linux. No software installation. No admin privileges needed.

02

Double-click to launch

One click starts the entire system — the AI engine, the knowledge base, and a browser-based interface. No terminal. No setup.

03

Ask anything

Type a question or browse 15 categories. Deadnet searches its curated knowledge base and gives you source-backed answers in seconds.

What's inside the drive

The AI Engine

  • Local LLM — Llama 3 8B running entirely on your computer. No cloud. No API calls. No data leaves your machine.
  • 6,300+ knowledge chunks — Every source document is split into searchable, citation-ready segments for precise retrieval.
  • Source citations — Every answer links back to the exact page of the original document so you can verify yourself.
  • Smart retrieval — Semantic search finds relevant information even when your question uses different terminology than the source material.

📚 The Knowledge Base

  • 19 expert documents — Military field manuals, FEMA guides, Red Cross handbooks, WHO guidelines, and more.
  • 15 categories — From medical and water purification to legal rights and community organization.
  • Offline Wikipedia — Complete English Wikipedia text for general reference beyond the curated survival content.
  • Browsable PDFs — All source documents are included as full PDFs you can read directly.

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Who carries Deadnet

Real scenarios where offline access to expert survival knowledge makes the difference.

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The Parent

Power's been out for two days. Your 4-year-old has a fever and the nearest hospital is 45 minutes away on roads you're not sure are clear. You plug in the USB and ask Deadnet how to manage a child's fever with what you have at home, and when you absolutely need to make that drive.

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The Rural Homeowner

Ice storm took out your well pump and the county says it'll be a week before crews reach your road. You need to know how to collect, filter, and purify water from the creek 200 yards from your house. Deadnet walks you through three methods, with the exact materials you need.

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The Hiker

Your group is 30 miles from the trailhead when someone steps on a rattlesnake. No cell signal. No ranger station. You pull out the laptop you brought for trip planning and ask Deadnet exactly what to do — and what not to do — in the next 30 minutes.

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The First Responder

You're a volunteer firefighter in a town of 2,000. A tornado just hit and you're coordinating with neighbors who have no training. Deadnet helps you set up a triage area, organize search-and-rescue priorities, and establish communication protocols — all from military and FEMA field manuals.

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The Peace-of-Mind Buyer

You don't think the world is ending. You just remember what happened during the Texas freeze, or Hurricane Helene, or the Maui wildfires. For $79, you put a USB drive in your go-bag next to your flashlight and first-aid kit. You hope you never open it.

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The Community Leader

Your neighborhood association wants to be ready. You buy a drive for the community center. When something happens, whoever is there first has access to 19 expert manuals, a local AI that can answer questions in real-time, and a complete offline Wikipedia.

How Deadnet compares

The only offline survival tool with real AI, military sources, and plug-and-play convenience at an accessible price.

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Real Local AI
Military/Government Sources
Plug-and-Play USB
Offline Wikipedia
Cross-Platform (Win/Mac/Linux)
Price$79$50$439$249Free

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Straight answers. No sales spin.

You hope you'll never need it.

A 128GB USB drive with a local AI, 19 expert survival manuals, and offline Wikipedia. Plug it in. Double-click. Ask anything.

128GB USB 3.0 · Ships in 2-3 business days · Works on Windows, Mac, Linux