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Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is former editor of RECOIL OFFGRID. He currently resides in Arizona, and enjoys hiking, camping, shooting, and snapping photos along the way. You can follow his latest projects on Instagram at @pmccarthy10.
Preparation
Infographic: Visual Guide to 9 Simple Soups
The following infographic shows nine simple soups that use only a handful of ingredients. With a little preparation, they can supplement your survival diet.
Survival
Passive Gill Net Fishing for Survival
In survival situations, placing a gill net in a nearby body of water can be a highly effective way to catch a steady supply of fish with minimal equipment.
Preparation
Graphene Nano-Membrane Developed to Filter Seawater
Scientists at the University of Manchester have announced a new graphene oxide filter which can efficiently remove salt from seawater, making it drinkable.
Gear
New: Limited-Edition 5.11 Tactical Duty Kilt
No, it's not an April Fool's Day joke. For a limited time, the once fictitious 5.11 Tactical Duty Kilt will be available through the company's web store.
Preparation
Infographic: Sunburn, Sunscreen, and SPF
A severe sunburn is always uncomfortable, but during a survival situation, this condition can be crippling. Understanding sunscreen can help save your skin.
Gear
Gear Nostalgia: Survival Fashion 2017
With the right post-apocalyptic ensemble, marauders will stop dead in their tracks to admire your outfit. That's what we call survival fashion.
Survival
Making a Minimalist Survival Bow & Sinew Bowstring
In this video, YouTube bushcrafter Shawn Woods makes a minimalist survival bow out of flexible live wood. He also shows how to make a sinew bowstring.
Gear
New: Garmin inReach GPS with Satellite Text Messaging
Garmin inReach is a new line of devices with GPS navigation and two-way satellite messaging. The inReach SE+ and Explorer+ work anywhere in the world.