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
RinseKit Pressurized Portable Shower
Whether you're out camping with the family for a few days or surviving alone in the backcountry, maintaining...
Survival
Forbidden Fruit: The Deadly Manchineel Tree
In the Spanish language, the Manchineel tree is referred to as "la manzanilla de la muerte", or "the little apple of death". Even the sap is highly toxic.
Gear
CRKT Homefront Knife with Field-Strip Tech
The CRKT Homefront is the first knife on the market to feature CRKT "Field-Strip" technology, which allows users to dis-assemble the blade without tools.
Survival
“Dual Survival” Drama – Cody Lundin Sues Discovery
It appears as though there's trouble brewing in TV survival paradise. According to a TMZ report earlier...
Transportation
Bicycle Maintenance Checklist
When it comes to survival, simplicity is key, and vehicles don't get much simpler than a bicycle. You just need to know a few bicycle maintenance items.
Preparation
How to Make Char Cloth Fire Starters
Char cloth is one of the best tinder materials. The substance is composed of plant-based fabric, transformed via heat into a blackened slow-burning fuel.
Preparation
M6 Survival Rifle: The Ultimate Survival Gun?
The U.S. Air Force established a design for an ultimate survival gun back in the 1950s. This over-under gun was called the M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon.
Survival
Stop Confidential Info Leaks with the Canary Trap
Espionage agencies have developed a technique known as the canary trap, which can expose traitors and double-agents by selectively sharing false info.