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October 22, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Book Review: "Cyber Mercenaries: The State, Hackers, and Power"

"Cyber Mercenaries: The State, Hackers, and Power" by Tim Maurer is a Marianas Trench deep dive into a very new field of study: global hacktivism.

October 21, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Holosun HE510C-GR Elite Green Dot Sight

Holosun recently released the HE510C-GR as part of its Elite green dot sight series. We tested and evaluated this new open reflex sight.

October 20, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Reader's Get-Home Bag Loadout: Russ from Virginia

Russ, a 68-year-old Army veteran, told us about his new get-home bag and shared a breakdown of the gear loadout it contains.

October 19, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Rudiger Roll Fire-Starter

The Rudiger roll is named after German survival instructor Rüdiger Nehberg, but legend has it that this friction fire method was developed by WWII POWs.

October 18, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Managing Dehydration: A Thirst for Knowledge

By managing our water intake to meet the demands of activity and the losses of fluid, we can avoid dehydration and prepare to perform at…

October 16, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Making an 18th-Century Onion Pie

Onion pie may sound like a disgusting type of dessert, but it's actually a savory entree that dates back to the 18th century.

October 15, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Sticking Points: Creating Improvised Spear Heads

The spear is perhaps the first man-made weapon, and it's just as effective today as it was in the days of primitive man, especially with…

October 14, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Survival Scenarios: Storm Evacuation Decision

If you found yourself at work with a hurricane rapidly approaching, would you wait out the storm at the office or risk driving to get…

October 13, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Prep Your Pup: Readying Your Dog for Survival

Although caring for a dog in a survival situation is an added responsibility, with preparation your four-legged friend can be one of your greatest assets.

October 12, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Fire-Carved Log Furniture

This two-part video series from Advoko MAKES shows how to use cutting, drilling, and burning to create "fire-carved" log furniture for your campsite.

October 11, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

How to Survive a Financial Crisis

A systemic financial disaster like the 2008 housing market collapse differs from other calamities. Are you ready to survive a financial crisis?

Patrick McCarthy

All Articles From Patrick McCarthy

Book Review: "Cyber Mercenaries: The State, Hackers, and Power"

Review: Holosun HE510C-GR Elite Green Dot Sight

Reader's Get-Home Bag Loadout: Russ from Virginia

Video: Rudiger Roll Fire-Starter

Managing Dehydration: A Thirst for Knowledge

Watch Your Back: Backpack Armor Buyer's Guide

Video: Making an 18th-Century Onion Pie

Sticking Points: Creating Improvised Spear Heads

Survival Scenarios: Storm Evacuation Decision

Prep Your Pup: Readying Your Dog for Survival

Video: Fire-Carved Log Furniture

How to Survive a Financial Crisis

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