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
T-Slot Anchor: A Tie-Down Technique for Snow or Sand
Whether you're trying to stop an EZ-Up tent from blowing over at the beach or rappel down an alpine cliff, the T-slot anchor technique can secure your line.
Gear
SureFire 2211 WristLight
The SureFire WristLight incorporates a soft white MaxVision Beam pattern, and offers three output modes: 300, 60, and 15 lumens. It's also USB-rechargeable.
Survival
Survival Scenarios Election Edition: Bug-In or Bug-Out?
If a political protest near your home suddenly turned violent, what would you do: bug-in or bug-out? Submit your answer in our Survival Scenarios poll.
Preparation
Video: How to Carry a Morakniv Blade as a Neck Knife
MD Outdoor Reviews found a pretty cool trick that can turn the Morakniv sheath into an improvised neck knife holder. It just requires a button-down shirt.
Survival
Building a Shrimp Trap
In the latest Primitive Technology video, the host catches wild shrimp using a hand-woven basket-and-funnel-style shrimp trap.
Transportation
High-Tech Truck Lighting: Rigid Industries ADAPT Light Bar
The new Rigid Industries ADAPT LED light bar offers 8 selectable beam patterns, custom accent lighting, and an adaptive mode based on vehicle speed.
Gear
Gear Nostalgia: Waterproof Cases for iPhone 7 and Apple Watch
The new Catalyst case for iPhone 7 is IP68 waterproof, dust-proof, and impact resistant to 6.6 feet. The company also offers Series 2 Apple Watch cases.
Preparation
Infographic: Types of Firewood
This infographic shows some of the best types of firewood to use in your fireplace of campfire. It also tells you types of wood to avoid this winter.