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.
Survival
Acorns: An Often-Overlooked Survival Food
Learn more about how acorns are an excellent survival food, and a few techniques on how to prepare them for consumption.
Preparation
Making a DIY Knife with Denim Handle Scales
In the following video, YouTube channel M.N. Projects shows how to make a DIY fixed-blade knife with denim micarta handle scales using old blue jeans.
Survival
Trailer: “Jungle” with Daniel Radcliffe
"Jungle" with Daniel Radcliffe tells the true story of four men who entered the Amazon, only to learn firsthand how difficult it can be to survive there.
Preparation
Infographic: The Art of Hydroponic Gardening
The following infographic from GreenandVibrant.com explains the advantages of hydroponic gardening and shows six soil-free indoor growing methods.
Survival
Survival Scenarios: Desert Island Dilemma
In this fictional scenario, which would you rather have for desert island survival: a knife with ferro rod fire-starter, or a hand-pump water desalinator?
Survival
Making Anasazi-Style Pottery
The following 4-minute short film shows how primitive pottery-maker Kelly Magleby used traditional Anasazi techniques to produce natural clay vessels.
Preparation
Chewing Gum: A Scientifically-Proven Survival Tool
Whether you're bored at work or trying to cope with a chaotic survival situation, popping in a piece of chewing gum can give you a measurable advantage.
Gear
Gear Nostalgia: Triple Aught Design Caliber Polo
Triple Aught Design (TAD) has released a new active-wear polo shirt. It's called the Caliber Polo, and it's made in the USA from Polartec Power Dry fabric.