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.
Transportation
Last Man Projects: DIY Power Pack Upgrades
Brandon's power pack was built to sit in the back of his '78 Ford Bronco bug-out truck project. It now features a solar panel and charge controller.
Preparation
Infographic: The Basics of Emergency Water Prep
This infographic goes over the basics of emergency water prep, something every disaster preparedness plan should accommodate for.
Survival
3MR Event Recap Part 2: Wild Edibles, Meat, and Medicine
Part 2 of our coverage of the 3MR Modern Mountain Man Rendezvous features courses on wild edibles, small game, wilderness medicine and trauma care.
Gear
New: Browning Upland Hunting Boots
Browning has released two new upland hunting boot designs inspired by the classic Wellington slip-on format. The Watson and Hastings are available now.
Survival
Animal Calls: Do You Carry These Hunting Tools?
Animal calls are a tool which can provide an advantage while hunting to survive. Do you carry manual or electronic game calls in your survival kit?
Preparation
Ankle Carry: EDC Beyond Pockets
Breach Bang Clear contributor Tom Marshall talks about the value of ankle carry for an EDC blow-out kit — e.g. a tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, and bandage.
Survival
Primitive Technology: Smelting Ore in a Draft Furnace
The latest Primitive Technology video shows how to smelt iron ore in a draft furnace, without the need for a blower. It's one step closer to the iron age.
Gear
EDC Tactical Pen Buyer’s Guide
These may not be mightier than a sword, but they're certainly mightier than an empty fist