Articles by
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
How to Cut Sheet Metal with Wire
This old-school method to cut sheet metal requires a few feet of strong wire, and can slice through thin and flexible metal roofing or siding panels.
Gear
Osprey Levity & Lumina Ultralight Packs
The Osprey Levity and Lumina are "superultralight" backpacks available in 45L or 60L capacity for men and women. Each pack weighs 2 pounds or less.
Gear
Review: TOPS MSF 4.0 Bushcraft Folding Knife
The TOPS MSF 4.0 is a new folding knife designed for EDC and outdoor use. It features a true scandi grind blade, liner lock, and micarta handle scales.
Survival
Video: Surviving a Blizzard in a Snow Cave Shelter
The dugout snow cave provides an effective way to find shelter from the cold wind on a barren mountainside. It can be built large enough for several people.
Survival
Forgotten Weapons: Craft-Built & Improvised Guns
Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons sat down with two firearm researchers from the UK to examine a few craft-built and improvised guns.
Survival
Lost Yosemite Hiker “Did Everything Right” to Survive
After snowfall caused Alan Chow to wander off-trail in Yosemite, he used basic survival skills to stay alive for six days until rescue arrived.
Gear
Gerber Empower Auto Knife
The Gerber Empower Auto has an S30V blade and photo-chemically etched Armored Grip handle scales. It's made in America and will be available soon.
Preparation
Infographic: Fast Facts About Power Outages
Power outages are on the rise. It's smart to understand the potential causes and risks of these grid-down events, so you can be better prepared for them.