Patrick McCarthy

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Patrick McCarthy is the Web Editor of OFFGRIDweb.com. He currently resides in Arizona, and enjoys hiking, camping, shooting, and snapping photos along the way. You can contact him via the email address above, or follow his latest projects on Instagram at @pmccarthy10.

All Articles From Patrick McCarthy

August 17, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

50 Shades of Gray Man: Blending In Versus Standing Out

Blending in as a gray man helps you become transparent in a hostile environment. This is important to protect oneself and one’s family, no matter…

August 16, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: HK Knives Fray Fixed Blade from Hogue

August 15, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Pounding Pavement: Man-Tracking Skills for Urban Environments

Man-tracking can be used to great effect in urban environments. We tend to think of broken twigs in the woods, but it isn’t only useful…

August 14, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Pocket Preps: Neck Knives

Neck knives are quicker to deploy than pocket knives, because they're ready to go once yanked from around your neck. They're also accessible with both…

August 13, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Warshipping: How Hackers are Weaponizing the U.S. Mail

In a warshipping attack, a victim organization receives a legitimate-looking package in the mail. However, a mini computer, antenna, and battery is hidden inside.

August 12, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Perishable Pills: Is it Safe to Consume Expired Medications?

Dr. David Miller discusses some of the issues to consider when taking expired medications that have been salvaged from their imminent demise during a disaster.

August 11, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: SunToWater Atmospheric Water Generator in Field Trials

SunToWater is conducting field trials to develop a solar-powered atmospheric water generator that can collect gallons of clean water per day.

August 10, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Short Film: "The Last Lawless Land in America: Slab City"

Squatters took up residence on the abandoned land, now known as Slab City. It's owned by the state of California, but officials seem to have…

August 9, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Option Gray: How to Build a Secondary EDC Kit

Cody Martin of Option Gray explains the case for a "Tier 2" secondary EDC gear kit that's carried in a bag or pack that goes…

August 8, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Securing Your Stash: Do's and Don'ts of Traveling with Money

Wherever there’s money, there are complexities and danger. This is especially true for those who travel internationally through less secure countries.