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
Video: “Indian Ice Cream” from the Soapberry Plant
In this video, Lonnie of Far North Bushcraft and Survival shows how to make sxusem or "Indian ice cream" from the Soapberry plant, which is native to the U.S. and Canada.
Transportation
Trick Your Truck: 5 Easy Survival Vehicle Mods
Disaster doesn’t wait for us to run and grab the keys to our turbo-diesel 6x6. These simple survival vehicle mods help you prep your everyday car or truck for emergencies.
Survival
What3Words: A Memorable Way to Communicate Your Location
To determine and communicate your precise location, you can open the What3Words app and tap a 10x10-foot square to display its unique three-word identifier.
Preparation
RECOILtv: Bowhunting & Fishing in Hawaii
For the latest RECOILtv Carnivore short film, Iain Harrison headed to Hawaii to hunt feral sheep and learn a traditional technique for roasting it over a campfire.
Gear
Review: Shorts from 5.11 Tactical, Kitanica, and Vertx
Summer weather can be a double-edged sword if you're not dressed accordingly. We reviewed shorts from 5.11 Tactical, Kitanica, and Vertx that will keep you cool.
Preparation
50 Shades of Gray Man: Blending In Versus Standing Out
Blending in as a gray man helps you become transparent in a hostile environment. This is important to protect oneself and one’s family, no matter the setting.
Gear
New: HK Knives Fray Fixed Blade from Hogue
When it comes to knives, we tend to prefer simple and durable designs. If you plan to...
Preparation
Pounding Pavement: Man-Tracking Skills for Urban Environments
Man-tracking can be used to great effect in urban environments. We tend to think of broken twigs in the woods, but it isn’t only useful in off-grid scenarios.