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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.
Gear
New: Carbon Tactics TiSlice Keychain Knife
The Carbon Tactics TiSlice is a simple EDC tool with a titanium housing, brass slider, and boxcutter blade. There's also a keychain loop in one end.
Gear
Bear Edge Model 61104 Folding Knife
A folding knife is a valuable tool with a myriad of everyday uses. But this tool is only...
Preparation
Infographic: Venomous Snakes & Lookalikes
Several venomous snakes have non-venomous lookalikes, and being able to discern the difference can help you know how to approach the encounter.
Survival
Video: Cooking & Eating Yucca
The yucca plant can be found throughout much of the United States, especially the southwest. Its blossoms and young green stalk are both edible.
Gear
Review: Hazard 4 Pillbox Backpack
The Hazard 4 Pillbox is a new tactical pack design consisting of a lightweight, thermoformed, padded hard-shell integrated into a Cordura nylon skin.
Gear
Heat on Tap: Cauldryn Fyre Water Bottle Review
We tested the Cauldryn Fyre water bottle, a vacuum-insulated vessel with a battery-powered heating element that can boil water at the press of a button.
Transportation
The Armored Group Unveils New Terrier LT-79
The TAG Terrier LT-79 is based on a reinforced Toyota Land Cruiser chassis with a 4.5L V8 turbo diesel engine. It also has rifle-rated armor on all sides.
Preparation
Edible Plants & Their Dangerous Doppelgangers
Foraging for edible plants is complicated by the fact that some plants resemble edible options and but can actually be fatally toxic.