Articles by
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is the 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
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.
Preparation
Researchers Develop Nanotechnology-Based Water Purifier
A team of researchers have announced the development of a new type of nanotechnology-based water purifier. It's about half the size of a postage stamp.
Gear
Boker Plus KTK Dog Tag Knife
The new Boker Plus KTK dog tag knife uses a 1-3/4-inch 440C stainless blade and a 2-inch titanium handle scale. This folding knife is ultra-lightweight.
Survival
Starting Fires with a Fresnel Lens
A Fresnel lens can be paper-thin, lightweight, and flexible, while still providing a reliable means to start a fire in a survival situation.