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.
Transportation
Protect Your Knees with the Hiking Rest Step
The rest step ensures that your rear knee is locked straight while your other leg bends forward. This briefly takes the load off your muscles and joints.
Gear
Review: Serac Classic Camping Hammock
Despite the saying that you can't have gear that's reliable, light, and affordable at once, the Serac classic camping hammock seems to tick all these boxes.
Survival
How to Purify Water with Bleach
It's extremely easy to purify water with bleach, but you'll need to know the right ratio to use. Too much or too little bleach, and you'll end up sick.
Preparation
Choose the Right Adhesive
Glue can be used to repair tools, patch clothing, or even seal wounds. So, you'll want to know how to choose the right adhesive for the materials you have.
Survival
Tick Removal Facts & Fiction
Summer is a great time to be outdoors, since you can spend time enjoying nature without bundling up...
Gear
CRKT Amicus Folding Knife
The new CRKT Amicus folding knife was designed with a Scandinavian aesthetic and sturdy, functional design. It's available now at an affordable MSRP of $60.
Survival
Infographic: How to Sew on a Button
Most pre-made survival kits include small tools such as fish hooks, matches, water purification tablets, and a needle...
Preparation
Starting Fires with a Lemon – Real or Hoax?
A recent viral video claims that starting fires with a lemon is easy. However, unless your lemon contains a 9V battery, it may not be so simple.