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 Emergency Power Pack
Brandon Barton of Last Man Projects built a DIY portable power pack for about $200. It'll be connected to solar panels in his '78 Ford Bronco bug-out truck.
Preparation
Making a Paracord Donut
The paracord donut is an easy way to store and deploy bundled cordage, without the frustration of tangles and knots.
Survival
The Basics of Lock Shims
If you're securing your emergency preparedness gear, consider the risk of thieves using lock shims, lockpicks, and other security workarounds.
Preparation
Video: Knife Grip Styles & Carving Techniques
Schrade Knives demonstrates a few knife grip styles and cutting skills, including some you may not know about, such as the improvised wood planer.
Preparation
Breakfast Tip: Cooking Bacon & Eggs in a Paper Bag
If you're camping or backpacking, weight is an important consideration — you don't exactly want to bring everything in your...
Survival
Normalcy Bias: Understanding Your Brain’s Reflex
This article from Breach Bang Clear contributor Chris Hernandez explains a phenomenon called normalcy bias, which can distort your perception of a disaster.
Survival
Megan Hine Q&A – Rethinking Survival
What is it that makes a survivor? This profound question demands a complex answer.
Preparation
Infographic: Edible Insects
This infographic analyzes aspects of entomophagy — that is, the consumption of edible insects. Eating bugs can benefit survivalists and humans in general.