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
Fossilized MRE: Tasting a 1943 U.S. Army K Ration
Steve1989 managed to obtain a sealed 1943 U.S. Army K Ration Dinner Unit, and taste-tests this MRE's practically-fossilized contents in the video below.
Transportation
Ten Fold Engineering Quick-Deploy Mobile Buildings
UK-based company Ten Fold Engineering has developed a relocatable mobile building design that travels on and deploys from a standard semi truck.
Survival
Video: Making a DIY Battery-Powered Stick Welder
This video shows how to make a DIY stick welder with discarded industrial batteries, 10-gauge stereo wire, standard connectors, and a dollar-store clamp.
Preparation
Backwoods Brewing: How Do You Make Your Coffee?
What's your preferred method of brewing coffee in the backwoods? We discuss the pros and cons of 7 ways to make coffee while camping or backpacking.
Gear
Thermacell Radius Mosquito Repellent System
The new Thermacell Radius mosquito repellent system uses a USB-rechargeable battery instead of traditional disposable butane cartridges.
Survival
Video: Joe Robinet’s Overnight Camping Loadout
This 3-part video series on Joe Robinet's channel documents an overnight camping trip, the bushcraft gear he carries, and how he uses it.
Gear
Hinderer Maximus Folding Dagger
The new Hinderer Maximus folding knife features a 3.5-inch dual-edged dagger blade with a flipper tab, titanium frame lock, and G10 handle scales.
Preparation
Video: Fire Tinder Comparison
This video from TinMan Bushcraft compares four commonly-available tinder materials: cotton from a tampon, Vaseline-coated cotton, birch bark, and fatwood.