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Patrick McCarthy

Patrick McCarthy is the 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.

Tiga Tactics: Death by Martial Arts Myth

Patrick Vuong of Tiga Tactics recently started a video series called "Death by Martial Arts Myth," where he addresses self-defense misconceptions.

Survival Spuds: Building Your Own Potato Patch

The nutritional value and calorie-dense nature of potatoes make them a great survival food, as well as a welcomed comfort in harsh times.

Video: Making a DIY Mosquito Fan Trap

In this video, Dan Rojas of GreenPowerScience shows a mosquito fan trap capable of sucking up massive quantities of these irritating bugs.

What If You’re Lost at Sea?

Today we’ll look at maritime survival strategies in case you find yourself lost at sea, and the preparations to consider before heading out onto the ocean.

Interview: Shayne Phelan of Eagle Ridge Survival

We recently had an opportunity to talk with Shayne Phelan, a survival instructor at Eagle Ridge Survival in County Wicklow, Ireland.

RECOILtv Short Film: Deer Hunting in the UK

In a new CARNIVORE short film, Iain Harrison travels to the UK to take a look at the persistence of hunting culture there.

Bioterrorism 101: Agents of Mass Destruction

Unlike other types of terrorist attacks, bioterrorism can infect large portions of the population before the victims begin to develop obvious symptoms.

Infographic: How Incognito is Your Online Activity?

This infographic analyzes the pros and cons of various online privacy tools, including VPNs, proxies, secure browsers, and private search engines.