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
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
If you're looking to understand a violent crime scene, and make sure you don't become the next victim, bloodstain pattern analysis can be a useful tool.
Preparation
Survival Self-Awareness: The Gray Man
To be The Gray Man means to blend seamlessly into a crowd, and to appear nondescript. Obviously, this means your appearance may vary based on your setting.
Preparation
AlfieAesthetics YouTube Videos
On the AlfieAesthetics YouTube channel, this witty survivalist from the U.K. shows dozens of practical skills, including fire starting and wild edibles.
Gear
TOPS Knives Hazen Legion 6.0
A durable, razor-sharp fixed-blade knife is one of the most essential tools for survival. Your knife should act as...
Survival
The Incredible Survival Story of Alexander Selkirk
The survival story of Alexander Selkirk tells us how a man survived on a deserted island for 4 years. It later served as inspiration for "Robinson Crusoe".
Gear
GRAYL Ultralight Water Bottle Purifier
The GRAYL Ultralight water bottle removes 99.999% of bacteria, viruses and protozoa from water. It even filters particulates, chemicals, and heavy metals.
Gear
Zombie Tools: Destroying the Deuce
Basically everything in this video from Zombie Tools is extremely dangerous and not OSHA-approved. There's also alcohol, smoking, swearing, and death metal.
Preparation
Improving a Hand Drill Fire Starter
Both the cord drill and pump drill are based on the hand drill fire starter design, but add what is known as a flywheel. This keeps the drill spinning.