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.
Transportation
Video: Les Stroud’s Winter Vehicle Survival Kit
In this video, Les Stroud discusses why a vehicle survival kit is especially important in winter, and lists the complete contents of his emergency kit.
Gear
New: Jake Hoback Knives A8 Slimline & Talim
American knifemaker Jake Hoback has released two new blades for 2017: the A8 Slimline EDC folder, and the Talim Combatives Fixed Blade System.
Preparation
Op-Ed: Explaining the Prepper Philosophy
Brandon Barton recently wrote about his experience discussing his prepper philosophy with some coworkers, and how he explained its practical applications.
Gear
Poll: What Are Your Favorite Pocket-Sized Survival Snacks?
It's advantageous to have survival snacks such as protein bars or jerky in your pocket or get-home bag to tide you over until the next meal.
Survival
Real-World Ground Fighting
Michael Janich of Martial Blade Concepts explains why he tries to avoid ground fighting, and what you can do if you end up knocked down or tackled.
Preparation
FAQ: Finding RECOIL OFFGRID Back Issues
What can you do if you're missing issues of RECOIL OFFGRID? We provide a few print and digital options to consider.
Preparation
Choosing a Bushcraft Saw
Michael of MCQBushcraft discusses how to choose a bushcraft saw. He covers terminology, common uses, and the variations between popular designs.
Transportation
Gallery: Jeeps, UTVs, Bikes & More from SEMA 2017
Jeep fans will enjoy this gallery of 50+ custom Jeeps from SEMA 2017. We also included off-road ATVs/UTVs and bug-out motorcycles.