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.
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Infographic: Salary Needed to Afford a Home in U.S. Cities
The following graphic from FascinatingMaps shows the salary you'd need to afford an average home mortgage in major U.S. metropolitan areas.
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What If Your Utilities are Indefinitely Disrupted?
This edition of "What If?" poses the question: How would you keep your family safe and warm if utilities such as electricity and natural gas were disrupted?
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Terrain 365 Element Knives
Terrain 365 offers two fixed-blade knives known as the Element Alpha-HD and Bravo-HD. These are made from a "Rust-Proof Super Alloy" Called Terravantium.
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Flame On: Portable Stove Buyer’s Guide
A portable stove is a must-have when you step off the grid. Cooking, purifying water, and producing some simple household necessities are all within reach.
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Forever Foods: 10 Long-Lasting Survival Foods
These survival foods will avoid spoilage and outlast the march of time, even after years or decades on the shelf.
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Review: BioLite HeadLamp
There are plenty of small headlamps out there, but the new BioLite HeadLamp takes a wise approach to this genre with light weight and an athletic fit.
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New: Zenbivy Light Bed
Zenbivy Light Bed is a modular sleep system designed to be used in tandem with an air mattress. It offers reduced weight and a zipperless design.
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Video: Super Glue Strength Testing
In the following video from Project Farm, six brands of super glue are tested head-to-head for adhesion to both metal and plastic surfaces.