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.
Gear
Review: LOWA Innox Evo TF Trail Shoes
We recently picked up a pair of LOWA Innox Evo TF trail shoes. These are part of the Task Force line, and feature a subdued solid-color exterior.
Preparation
6 Gardening Books for Your SHTF Library
The following six gardening books can help any gardener, advanced or new, be successful in harvesting a bountiful vegetable crop to feed their family.
Transportation
Fierljeppen: How River-Crossing Became an Extreme Sport
Fierljeppen, which translates to "far leaping", is the Dutch method of pole-vaulting across a canal. Today, this survival skill has become a sport.
Survival
Video: Hatchet Techniques & Mylar Blanket Bow Drill
YouTuber NW Primate tasked himself with starting a fire in a snowy forest using only two tools: a hatchet and a thin mylar emergency blanket.
Preparation
Infographic: Nutritional Value of Insects
This series of infographics shows the nutritional value of insects. Bugs are surprisingly high in fiber, protein, calcium, iron, and even fat.
Gear
5.11 Tactical Cascadia Jackets
5.11 Tactical recently released a new Cascadia windbreaker line, which is available for both men and women in either jacket or vest configuration.
Transportation
Short Film: Beyond Trails in the Atacama Desert
In this short film presented by Osprey, mountain biker Lorraine Blancher set out to explore the barren and inhospitable Atacama Desert in Chile.
Survival
Video: How to Poop in the Woods
Dan of Coalcracker Bushcraft approaches the subject of how to poop in the woods, and builds a simple and sanitary backwoods latrine.