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
New: Buck Knives 101 Hunter Fixed Blade
The new Buck Knives 101 Hunter fixed blade features a full-tang construction for maximum strength, and strongly resembles its predecessor, the 110 Hunter.
Survival
Primitive Technology: Pottery Kiln Improvements
In his latest video, Primitive Technology updates his bushcraft pottery kiln with a fan blower to generate more air and heat for pottery production.
Gear
New: Kitanica Lady Bug Women’s Jacket
The Kitanica Lady Bug is a new women's stretch fleece that's made in the USA from durable abrasion- and water-resistant materials.
Survival
Zipline Drones Air-Drop Medical Supplies to Remote Areas
Tanzania has implemented a nation-wide medical air-drop drone system in partnership with Zipline, a California-based drone company.
Transportation
Feature: EarthCruiser GZL Truck Camper
The EarthCruiser GZL-300 is a sleek fiberglass truck camper with a pop-up roof, full electrical system, shower, toilet, fridge, propane cook top, and more.
Survival
Infographic: BBC Ranks the Likelihood of Apocalyptic Events
Check out this infographic from BBC Future which ranks apocalyptic events. Then take our poll to let us know which disaster you think is most likely.
Gear
TOPS Knives Yacare 10.0
The new TOPS Yacare 10.0 is inspired by the Filipino barong jungle knife, and variants found in the jungles of South and Central America.
Survival
How to Use Your Watch as a Compass
With this technique, you can navigate using an analog watch and the sun. This is especially handy for finding due north without a compass.