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
Buyer’s Guide: Grayman Shoes
These six grayman shoes offer a compromise between tough hiking boots and casual sneakers, with designs that won't look out of place in urban settings.
Survival
Video: Making a Compound Bow from a Leaf Spring
Jake's Custom Knives recently documented the process of turning an old truck leaf spring into a powerful DIY compound bow.
Transportation
RECOILtv: Gambler 500 Rally in a $500 Van
The 2017 Gambler 500 was the biggest yet, with 742 cars participating. Iain Harrison of RECOIL drove a beat-up 1985 Toyota van on the 500-mile rally.
Survival
Making Pottery and a Dugout Stove
In his latest video, the silent Aussie bushcrafter behind Primitive Technology makes vessels from clay, then cooks with them over an indoor dugout stove.
Preparation
Poll: What’s Your 2018 Prepping Resolution?
Setting a prepping resolution can help you stay conscious of your weaknesses and focus on improving those areas. What's your new year's resolution for 2018?
Preparation
Infographic: America’s Top Fears of 2017
Chapman University surveyed a random sample of 1,207 adults from across the United States, and used the results to determine America's top fears of 2017.
Preparation
Reader’s Tip: Insulated Outerwear For Winter Driving Survival
A reader shared the details of the insulated outerwear he carries in his vehicle during the winter. It can help keep you warm, dry, and ready to survive.
Survival
The Tardigrade: Nature’s Ultimate Survivalist
The tardigrade, also called the water bear, is a tiny animal that can survive extreme heat, cold, pressure, radiation, and even the vacuum of space.