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
Making Fishing Line & Hooks from Agave Plants
In this clip from the National Geographic TV show Primal Survivor, survivalist Hazen Audel shows how to make fishing line and hooks from agave plants.
Gear
Magnetic Flashlight Buyer’s Guide
Whether you're cleaning a gun, changing your truck's oil, or preparing dinner, simple undertakings can become frustrating ordeals if you can't use both hands.
Gear
Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT
The Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT weighs just 2 pounds and houses two adults. It's now available in high-visibility yellow and subdued OD green.
Preparation
Short Film: “The Birth of a Dugout Canoe” by Northmen
This 18-minute Northmen Guild documentary is called "The Birth of a Dugout Canoe", and follows a master woodworker as he builds a traditional wood canoe.
Gear
New: SolSource Sport Portable Solar Cooker on Kickstarter
The SolSource Sport from One Earth Designs is a solar cooker designed to remain mobile, lightweight, and packable. It recently launched on Kickstarter.
Gear
Gear Nostalgia: Folding Knives for Everyday Carry
In a wilderness survival situation, a trustworthy cutting tool is one of the most important pieces of equipment for staying alive.
Preparation
Understanding Hollow, Convex, and Flat Blade Grinds
In the following video, Walter Sorrells explains hollow, convex, and flat blade grinds, and how each affects durability and cutting performance.
Gear
New: Triple Aught Design Axis Expedition Duffle
Triple Aught Design (TAD) has taken a crack at reinventing the classic gear-hauler with the weatherproof Axis Expedition Duffle, available in three sizes.