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
Emergency Cordage for a Survival Bow Drill
In this video, the host demonstrates how to scavenge emergency cordage from an old T-shirt's hem, and turn it into a bow drill fire starter.
Survival
DIY: Making a Knife from a File
Here's an interesting DIY knife, modeled after the Japanese traditional blade called a kiridashi. Watch this bladesmith make a knife from a file.
Gear
Review: RoguePak Modular Hydration System
RoguePak has developed a new type of hydration system, with replaceable and recyclable reservoir pouches. It also has an innovative leak-free seal design.
Transportation
Infographic: DIY Motorcycle Maintenance
This infographic shows the most essential motorcycle maintenance procedures, and how to do them yourself with basic tools. It's simple, really.
Survival
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Preparation
Daily Stretching Exercises
Whether you're doing hard physical labor outdoors all day, or hunching over a computer screen at your...
Survival
Use a Belt as an Improvised Weapon
If you need to defend yourself, consider using your belt as an improvised weapon. Nick Drossos of Code Red Defense shows how it's done in this video.
Gear
Kukri Tests
Here's some behind-the-scenes kukri test footage of the blades seen in our print article, "Ahead of the Curve." To see the full article, pick up Issue #14.