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.
Preparation
Infographic: Physical Fitness Rates in the USA
Some parts of the United States have a higher distribution of active individuals. This infographic shows the states with the highest physical fitness rates.
Gear
Poll: 4 Handguns from SHOT Show 2018
At SHOT Show 2018, we got our hands on four new 9mm handguns: Archon Type B, Hudson H9A, SIG P365, and Walther PPQ SC. Which pistol appeals to you the most?
Gear
EJ Snyder’s Nomad Pack Survival Loadout
For this OFFGRIDweb exclusive tie-in to our print interview, we'll share the complete list of survival items inside EJ's long-term bug-out "nomad pack".
Survival
Primitive Technology: Building an A-Frame Shelter
In this video, the host of Primitive Technology builds a weather-resistant A-frame shelter in the Australian jungle from tree trunks and palm fronds.
Survival
Beyond Lone-Wolf: Strategies for Family Survival
Surviving alone may seem difficult, but the majority of adults have spouses and/or children. In this article, we discuss considerations for family survival.
Survival
Prickly Pear Cactus as a Survival Food
Junkyard Fox provides a thorough explanation on how to harvest, clean, cook, and eat prickly pear cactus pads (also called nopales) as a survival food.
Gear
TOPS Hammer Hawk & Backup Blade Combo
The new TOPS Hammer Hawk tomahawk and Backup mini fixed-blade knife were designed to be carried and used together in the outdoors.
Preparation
Infographic: Home Gardening Conditions
This home gardening infographic shows 12 vegetables and the sowing season, harvesting season, sunlight and water conditions, plus pests to watch out.