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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: Best & Worst Foods for International Travel
The CDC has created the following infographic to illustrate some of the most dangerous foods for international travel, as well as some safer alternatives.
Gear
Yaktrax Summit Traction Device for Boots
The Yaktrax Summit traction system fits over most types of footwear, and uses 3/8-inch carbon steel spikes to provide grip for walking on snow or ice.
Survival
How to Make Pine Resin Glue Sticks
Pine sap is naturally sticky and viscous. It can be transformed into an excellent pine resin glue through application of heat and a temper material.
Survival
Social Engineering Tactics Infographic
Personal interaction is a fine balance of trust and suspicion. On one hand, we shouldn't be too...
Gear
Gear Nostalgia: Dickies Pro Apparel with CORDURA
Dickies recently announced that military-grade Invista Cordura fabric will now be used in its Dickies Pro apparel line, significantly improving durability.
Survival
Carving a Bushcraft Spoon Without Specialized Tools
This video from David's Passage shows a technique for making a bushcraft spoon without special tools. All you'll need is a knife, a saw, and a rough stone.
Preparation
Weapon of Opportunity: Self-Defense with a Baseball Cap
A baseball cap can be used to distract an attacker, block line of sight, or disrupt head movement. Doug Marcaida demonstrates in this self-defense video.
Preparation
Beyond Charcloth: Alternate Materials to Char for Tinder
In this video, YouTube survivalist AlfieAesthetics documents the effectiveness of various charred tinder materials beyond charcloth.