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
TOPS TAC-Raze Friction Folding Knife
TOPS Knives has released an all-new friction folding knife that's inspired by elements of a traditional straight razor. It's known as the TOPS TAC-Raze.
Gear
How to Build an EDC Electronics Kit
An EDC electronics kit can be stored in your backpack or get-home bag, and helps recharge your small electronic devices, wherever you may go.
Gear
New from Surefire: Auto-Adjusting IntelliBeam Weapon Light
The new Surefire M600IB Scout Light includes an auto-adjustment system called IntelliBeam. This system uses a sensor to automatically adjust brightness.
Survival
How to Make a PVC Pipe Bow
It's possible to construct a simple and powerful PVC pipe bow with $15 in parts from a hardware store. You don't even need power tools or a heat source.
Survival
Survival Lilly: Woman Builds a Shelter in the Woods
This lean-to shelter was built by Survival Lilly, a female YouTuber from Austria. We hope this inspires more young women to try learning survival skills.
Gear
Review: Gerber Ghoststrike Fixed Blade Knives
We tested the Gerber Ghoststrike series, three lightweight fixed blade knives intended for discreet storage, quick access, and self-defense.
Transportation
8×8 Bug-Out Truck: The Avtoros Shaman
The Avtoros Shaman is 20 feet long, 10 feet tall, and weighs 5.3 tons. This off-road behemoth also has eight-wheel-drive and eight-wheel steering.
Preparation
Understanding Cyber-Security: Q&A with Kaspersky Labs
Kaspersky GReAT, or the Global Research & Analysis Team, recently answered questions about the state of global cyber-security and government-level malware.