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
Whetstone Sharpening a $1 Knife
This off-brand knife cost less than a dollar, but through a combination of whetstone sharpening and patience, was refined to a polished edge.
Preparation
Poll: Emergency Currency
Emergency currency can consist of cash, a backup credit or debit card, precious metals and gemstones, or various types of bartering goods (i.e. alcohol).
Preparation
Infographic: 50 Animal Tracks of North America
By learning to recognize the 50 animal tracks in this infographic, you can identify potential food sources and predators in your area.
Survival
Catching, Cooking, & Eating Giant Grubs
In this video, Bob Hansler discusses how to catch and prepare giant grubs as a survival food. He even makes a spicy prickly pear dipping sauce.
Preparation
Video: Building a Siberian Log Fire
The Siberian log fire technique uses one large log with 5 or more smaller logs stacked in a fan shape. It can burn all night with little maintenance.
Preparation
Language Lessons: Accuracy Versus Precision
When it comes to shooting for recreation or self-defense, accuracy and precision have two very distinct meanings. Understanding them can improve your skill.
Preparation
Pinhole Glasses: Improvised Corrective Eyewear for SHTF
Improvised pinhole glasses can give you a fall-back option in case your glasses or contacts are lost, broken, or inaccessible during an emergency.
Survival
Video: Visualizing Blood Loss
An adult body contains about 5 liters of blood, and this video from North American Rescue demonstrates the stages of blood loss due to trauma.