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.
Transportation
Vehicle Security: Part 2 – Mitigating the Damage
Even if you can't stop a thief from accessing your vehicle, you can at least increase the likelihood that he exits the vehicle empty-handed and frustrated.
Preparation
Infographic: The 7-Minute Body Weight Workout
One body weight workout system that's backed by science is known as high-intensity circuit training (HICT). It consists of a series of 30-second exercises.
Transportation
Vehicle Security: Part 1 – Auto Theft & Break-In Deterrence
With a combination of these auto theft deterrents and steps to mitigate damage, you can greatly reduce the risk of losing your vehicle and property inside.
Survival
Video: Making a Simple DIY Forge
This video from blacksmith Torbjörn Åhman shows how an extremely simple forge can be made in the backyard with a shop vac, metal pipe, bricks, and dirt.
Preparation
Video: Black Powder Cloth Fire Starters
This video from Coalcracker Bushcraft shows how to make black powder cloth, also known as rub cloth. It ignites easily and burns energetically.
Gear
Looking Back: Jake Hoback Supports Knife Rights with WarHorse Folder
Jake Hoback is supporting Knife Rights in 2018 by donating a special WarHorse Black Stallion folding knife to the organization's Ultimate Steel fundraiser.
Transportation
Infographic: Driving The World’s Longest Roads
What do you consider a long drive? Many of us would say anything beyond a few hours;...
Preparation
RECOILtv: Full-Auto vs. Semi-Auto
RECOIL's Iain Harrison met with Jack Leuba of Knight's Armament Co. to analyze the firing mechanism of a full-auto SR-16.