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: Klymit Hammock, Air Pad, and 35˚ Sleeping Bag
We headed out into the mountains to test a three-piece hammock sleep system from Klymit. This includes a Traverse hammock, air pad, and 35˚F sleeping bag.
Gear
Long-Term Review: Boker Subcom F Knife
Alexander Crown has owned this Boker Plus Subcom F micro folding knife for more than 10 years. He shares his impressions in this long-term review.
Survival
Zeer Pot: An Evaporative Cooler to Keep Food Fresh
As far back as 2500 B.C., Egyptians recorded the use of a device called a zeer pot. This evaporative cooler uses clay pots and wet sand to preserve food.
Gear
RECOILweb: PHLster Flex Appendix Carry System
The PHLster Flex provides a modular carry system for your gun and gear such as a tourniquet. It tucks these items securely in the appendix carry position.
Gear
Mora Garberg Black Carbon Knife
The new Mora Garberg Black Carbon knife is made in Sweden, with a carbon steel blade, black DLC coating, and two outdoor-ready sheath options.
Gear
Review: Kifaru Reckoning Backpack
In search of a pack that could easily handle 72-hour backpacking trips and carry all our bug-out gear in an emergency, we tested the Kifaru Reckoning.
Preparation
Video: Make Your Own Ultralight Camp Chair
After a long day on the trail, there's nothing better than sitting down and kicking your feet up...
Gear
Looking Back: Kershaw Bareknuckle Knife
The Kershaw Bareknuckle features a Sandvik 14C28N steel blade, anodized aluminum handles, and the company's patented Sub-Frame Lock.