Articles by
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.
Survival
Video: Scavenging Tinder from a Mora Knife Sheath
The 90-degree spine on a Mora Basic 511 can be used to scrape small curls of plastic tinder off its hard sheath in an emergency.
Preparation
Survivalist Spotlight: Rudy Reyes
Photos by Q Concepts When you hear Rudy Reyes talk about his 47 years of existence, it...
Transportation
FarOutRide: Documenting a Bug-Out Van Build
Isabelle and Antoine quit lucrative engineering jobs and sold their house before moving into their Ford Transit van. Their web site documents the project.
Gear
Review: Heroclip Hooked Carabiners
The Heroclip carabiner's patented dual-jointed hook and swivel makes it capable of suspending gear from a variety of surfaces, including flat ones.
Survival
6 Trap Triggers for Survival
By pairing one of these trap triggers with a snare or deadfall, you’ll be able to bring small game to the dinner plate rather than tracking it down.
Preparation
All Washed Up: How to Make Soap from Scratch
Making soap can be a fun home hobby, and it can even be a gateway into prepping for people who aren’t sure about stockpiling beans and bullets.
Gear
GRAYL Geopress Water Purifier
The GRAYL Geopress water purifier uses the company's signature one-press design to remove viruses, bacteria, and protozoa from 24oz of water in 8 seconds.
Gear
Review: Klim Arsenal Vest
The Klim Arsenal vest was designed for endurance motorcycle racers. While it may not have been built as a survival product, it absolutely holds its own.