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.
Survival
Futuristic Survival: Solar-Powered Floating Buildings
Our planet's surface is 71% water, so these solar-powered floating buildings offer a good way to escape civilization. Would you ever consider living in one?
Preparation
Plant Lamps: Miniature Gardening Without Sunlight
The Mygdal Plant Lamp is designed specifically for growing small plants in windowless rooms, and requires no watering, sunlight, or ventilation to grow.
Survival
Make a Custom Karambit Knife from a Wrench
In this video, an amateur blacksmith creates a curved karambit knife from a wrench. The results of this experiment are razor sharp and impressive!
Gear
Streamlight Stylus Pro 360 Flashlight/Lantern
Streamlight has developed a flashlight that accomplishes the tasks of both direct and diffuse light. Its sliding bezel provides 360 degrees of illumination.
Preparation
Survival Bandana: 40 Uses
A 100% cotton bandana can be extremely useful, especially if it's brightly-colored for signaling or pre-printed with useful information, maps, or charts.
Gear
TAD Meridian Transport Case
We like tactical gear as much as the next guy, and there are many valid situations that...
Preparation
Hydrogen Peroxide on Wounds?
Pouring hydrogen peroxide on wounds kills bacteria. However, it also kills your own cells, slowing the healing process and leaving you open to infections.
Preparation
Infographic: How to Predict Weather Visually
Rain and snow storms can move fast, so you'll have to know how to predict weather visually if you want to build a shelter or get a fire going ahead of time.