Issue 26

Issue 26

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June 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Book Review: “100 Deadly Skills” by Clint Emerson

"100 Deadly Skills" is a primer written by former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson. It contains 100 separate tips and survival hacks to help the reader…

June 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Debunked: Sucking Venom from a Snakebite

Outdated survival manuals often illustrate the “cut and suck” snakebite treatment, but this procedure is likely to increase the damage done by venom.

June 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Fast-Act Chemical Decontamination Ready Kit

Creating a compact and effective kit for personal chemical decontamination is a bold endeavour, but the Fast-Act Chemical Decon Ready Kit has done it.

June 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Cooler Heads Will Prevail: Wide Brim Hat Buyer’s Guide

Unlike a ball cap, a wide brim hat offers 360-degree protection for your head and neck. Many of these hats also provide UV protection and…

June 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 Rifle

The AR-7 is an inexpensive, modular .22LR survival rifle that suits a variety of purposes. It was first designed in the 1950s by Eugene Stoner…

June 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

The Disaster of Denying Disaster

Those who survive trauma often say, “I can’t believe this is happening to me.” The unfortunate reality is that bad things often happen to good…

June 6, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Cody Lundin Spotlight – Moral Compass

After some 30 years as a survival instructor, Cody Lundin is still humble and deeply passionate about teaching people skills that will keep them alive.

May 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Save Your Breath: Preparing for a Chemical Weapon Attack

Recent chemical attacks in Syria show just how deadly and widely used chemical weapons are. Many toxins can be made using common household materials.

May 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Off-Grid Driver’s Ed: Learning to Drive a UTV

UTVs are quick, agile, and designed to handle all but the toughest off-road ground conditions, but they require require skill and experience to master.

May 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Vaporwear: Gas Mask Buyer’s Guide

This article discusses gas masks, and their defense against CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) and RCAs (riot control agents).

May 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

The Road Less Traveled in a Yamaha Wolverine X4

Here we’re exploring the use of a UTV (also called a side-by-side) from Yamaha and the number of advantages it offers over a conventional bug-out…

May 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

What If Your Subway is Attacked With Chemical Weapons?

For this episode of RECOIL OFFGRID’s “What If?” column, we had to work our way through a chemical weapon terrorist attack in a crowded subway…

May 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Pocket Preps: Identification Lights

We collected and evaluated seven compact identification lights that can be attached to gear or used when only a small amount of diffuse light is…

May 5, 2018 :: By Patrick Vuong

Issue 26 Gear Up

Check out the Issue 26 edition of Gear Up for the latest survival gear from Prometheus Design Werx, 5.11 Tactical, Arc'teryx, Wazoo Survival Gear, and…

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