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
What If Your Subway is Attacked With Chemical Weapons?
For this episode of RECOIL OFFGRID’s “What If?” column, we had to work our way through a chemical weapon terrorist attack in a crowded subway car.
Transportation
Shooting Over, Under, and Around Vehicles
RECOIL met with Dan Brokos, and filmed a three-part video series demonstrating some ways to effectively return fire from over, under, and around a vehicle.
Survival
Palm Frond Blower & Charcoal
This palm frond blower acts like a bellows or powerful fan, forcing quick blasts of air onto a fire to increase its intensity.
Gear
Pocket Preps: Identification Lights
We collected and evaluated seven compact identification lights that can be attached to gear or used when only a small amount of diffuse light is needed.
Preparation
Looking Back: Traversing the Colonial Parkway
Russ, a 68-year-old Army veteran, recently embarked on a 23-mile solo journey across the entirety of the historic Colonial Parkway in Virginia.
Gear
New: Updated CRKT Woods Chogan Tomahawk
CRKT has released an updated version of the Woods Chogan T-Hawk with black magnesium-phosphate coating, charred hickory handle, and leather sheath.
Preparation
Can You Spot the Signs of a Phishing Scam?
In phishing scams, attackers will often set up elaborate emails, web sites, or phone systems that closely resemble those used by legitimate entities.
Preparation
Rural Refreshments: Drinking Water from Non-Tropical Plants
Jungle climates are home to many vines and plants that yield safe drinking water. But what happens if you find yourself dehydrated in North America?