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.
Preparation
Symtac Shotgun Class Review: Don’t Fear the Recoil
To learn how to make the most of my shotgun, I took a two-day class from Symtac Consulting, run by father-son duo Rob and Matt Haught.
Preparation
Infographic: The World’s Deadliest Structural Collapses
The following infographic gives a quick overview of the location, death toll, and cause(s) of history's deadliest structural collapses.
Transportation
New: HitchFire Ledge Swing-Out for Tailgating and Camping
The HitchFire Ledge provides a platform that fits a two-burner propane stove plus fuel canister, and accommodates an optional cutting board.
Preparation
USDA Encourages Registration of “People’s Gardens” to Advance Equity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an initiative for registration of "People's Gardens" to support "efforts to advance equity."
Preparation
The Knowledge Pantry: A DIY Survival Encyclopedia
The Knowledge Pantry is an offline digital stockpile of a huge variety of useful information for emergencies and survival situations.
Gear
5.11 Tactical LV 2.0 Low Vis Pack
5.11 Tactical announced several updates to their Low Vis line of discreet bags and packs, dubbed the 5.11 Tactical LV 2.0 series.
Survival
Video: RECOIL Staff at Finnish Brutality 2022
Iain Harrison, the Editor of RECOIL, flew into Helsinki to participate in Varusteleka's Finnish Brutality 2022 competition.
Gear
Grayl UltraPress Titanium Water Purifier
In addition to its primary function as a water purifier, the Grayl UltraPress Titanium's outer shell can be used like a large camp cup.