Articles by
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is the 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.
Survival
If it’s Raining, Bring on the Training
You will never get to choose the conditions that surround a life or death situation. Training when it's raining will improve your survival skills.
Transportation
Video: Ambulance Converted Into a DIY RV
Ian Dow recently shared some videos of his custom adventure vehicle project. This DIY RV is based on a decommissioned Ford E-350 ambulance.
Preparation
Infographic: Social Media Privacy Settings
The following infographic from Panda Security shows potential privacy concerns on Facebook and Twitter, and gives steps you can take to reduce your risks.
Survival
Video: 25 Wild Edible Plants, Fruits, Nuts, & Seeds
This video from AlfieAesthetics analyzes 25 different wild edible plants, flowers, fruits, nuts, and seeds and how to prepare each one.
Gear
Review: Fenix UC35 V2.0 1,000-Lumen Flashlight
The Fenix UC35 V2.0 is an updated 2018 version of the original UC35 (released in 2014). The 2.0 flashlight is a complete redesign with many improvements.
Survival
Primitive Technology: Cultivating and Cooking Yams
In his latest video, the host of Primitive Technology shows how he planted, cultivated, and cooked some yams he found in the surrounding Australian jungle.
Gear
Spyderco Drunken Folding Knife
The new Dmitry-Sinkevich-designed Spyderco Drunken folding knife is for buyers with seriously deep pockets, and we aren't referring to its size.
Transportation
GeoGuessr: A Free Game to Hone Your Navigation Skills
GeoGuessr is a free browser-based online game that virtually drops you onto a random street and tasks you with accurately guessing your location.