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
Looking Back: 5-Item Survival Kit for $5
Corporal Kelly strolled into a dollar store, and picked out a $5 survival kit. It contains a cutting tool, cordage, cover, combustion, and a container.
Survival
Primitive Technology: Monjolo Hydraulic Hammer
In the following video, YouTube survivalist Primitive Technology builds a hydraulic hammer, which uses running stream water to crush grain into flour.
Preparation
Infographic: The Growth of Computer Processing Power
This infographic compares the most powerful computers of the last 60 years, and shows the astronomical increase in computer processing power.
Gear
Looking Back: NRA Show 2017
During our time on the NRA show floor yesterday, we selected three new products which seemed particularly interesting from a survival perspective.
Preparation
Still Relevant? The Growing Influence of Artificial Intelligence
This infographic shows how artificial intelligence software is used in our cell phones, cars, city infrastructure, and even our homes.
Preparation
DIY Flowerpot Smoker & Grill
This DIY flowerpot smoker and grill re-purposes old clay pots into a cooking device that can add flavor and preserve food for long-term survival situations.
Transportation
Video: “5 Days Without a Truck”
Without trucks and a functional road system, there'd be no food in the grocery stores, no fuel at the pumps, and rancid trash piling up on the sidewalk.
Preparation
5 Threat Identification Tips from a Surveillance Professional
By keeping these five threat identification tips in mind, you can keep yourself and your family safe, and bail out before a situation becomes dangerous.