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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
Kickstarter: Prival NWS Fire-Starter & EDC Tool
Tony Pavlantos, founder of Prival USA, is making a 71-mile trek through the Wasatch Mountains to promote his latest product, the Prival NWS multi-tool.
Survival
Self-Defense Cane: Hide Your Weapon in Plain Sight
Passing through security checkpoints requires relinquishing our everyday carry (EDC) comforts, but one need not surrender their...
Gear
G-SHOCK Watch: Olive Green GRAVITYMASTER
The new G-SHOCK GRAVITYMASTER GA1100KH-3A was inspired by a pilot's flight jacket, with its olive drab exterior and high-visibility orange inner lining.
Preparation
Video: Building a $10 Survival Kit at the Dollar Store
With only a ten dollar budget, this YouTube host built a basic survival kit at the Dollar Store. What inexpensive survival items would you choose?
Gear
COAST Debuts 3 New Rechargeable LED Lights
COAST Products announced the addition of 3 new LED lights to the company's flashlight and headlamp line, each USB chargeable.
Preparation
Luxury Ocean Living in the “Floating Seahorse” Mansion
The Floating Seahorse is a three-story buoyant structure, which can be anchored independently on the ocean. It costs somewhere north of 3 million dollars.
Survival
Infographic: Avoid Phishing Attacks & Cybercrime
Phishing attacks take place through various forms of online and electronic communication: email, phone calls, text messages, and social media sites.
Preparation
RECOILtv: How to Pack Your Bug-Out Bag
In the latest RECOILtv SHTF/OFFGRID video, editor Patrick Vuong and survival expert Tim MacWelch discuss how to pack and organize a bug-out bag.