Yes. After a one-time setup, the AI and all references live on your laptop. Switch Wi-Fi off entirely and it still answers.
A Windows laptop with about 8 GB of memory or more (a Mac version is coming next). No graphics card needed. Setup walks you through one free helper app, then you're done.
Digital ($49) is a download you install on your laptop. The USB Edition ($99) is a pre-loaded, plug-and-play drive — zero setup, never touches the internet, made for your go-bag.
Absolutely. Ask in plain English and you get a clear, sourced answer. It's one simple thing that makes you more ready today — no prepper experience needed.
Not blindly — and we won't pretend otherwise. Arkstash shows the source for every answer and flags when it's unsure. Treat it as a fast, searchable library of trusted references, not a doctor. In a real emergency, get professional help if you can.
Curated, trusted references covering first aid, water, power, food, navigation, communications, fire, shelter and repair — and every answer shows which one it used, so you can verify it. (Authoritative government field manuals are being added in a free update.)
It tells you. Arkstash is built to say "I don't have that in my library" instead of inventing something dangerous. Honesty under pressure is the point.
You can build a free offline library yourself if you're technical. Arkstash does it right: curated references, an AI that finds the exact answer in plain language, and a source you can verify — all set up in minutes.
It runs Qwen 2.5 (7B) entirely on your laptop. No account, no logs, no telemetry — your questions never leave the device.
No. Once it's set up, Arkstash makes zero network requests. You can run it with the Wi-Fi physically off and watch it work.
No. One-time purchase, no accounts, no monthly fees. Updates are free.
Yes — 30-day money-back guarantee. If it's not for you, email us within 30 days for a full refund.
Yes — the USB Edition makes a great, tangible gift: it arrives pre-loaded and ready to plug in, with no setup for them.
Yes — for multiple copies, a family pack, or a team/field-kit bundle, just email us and we'll set you up.