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
Tip: How to Aim When Spearfishing & Bowfishing
If you ever need to spearfish or bowfish to provide food in a survival situation, you should keep the proper aiming compensation technique in mind.
Preparation
Infographic: Mountain Elevation & Ocean Depth
This infographic from LiveScience illustrates the landmarks of planet Earth from top to bottom, including the highest peaks and the deepest ocean trenches.
Gear
NightStick TWM Weapon-Mounted Flashlights
NightStick has released a new series of weapon-mounted flashlights for 2017. The NightStick TWM is available in 350-lumen or 850-lumen configuration.
Survival
Video: The Survival Story of 71-Year-Old Sajean Geer
71-year-old Sajean Geer set out into Olympic National Park to scatter her late husband's ashes, but got lost. She managed to survive alone for six days.
Gear
5.11 Tactical Women’s Recon Apparel
5.11 Tactical just released a new line of women's activewear known as the 5.11 Recon series. This includes a moisture-wicking shirt, a tank-top, and shorts.
Preparation
Primitive Technology: How to Make Sandals
In the following video, the host of Primitive Technology shows how to make sandals from any type of natural vines, bark, or grass found in the forest.
Gear
Gear Nostalgia: SnowLizard SLX Solar Case for iPhone 7 Plus
The new SnowLizard SLXtreme iPhone 7 Plus case is waterproof, impact-rated, and offers a built-in solar panel and 4,000mAh battery pack.
Gear
Op-Ed: Six Reasons You Should Wear a Watch
In this article, Breach Bang Clear contributor Jake Bush makes a case for why you should wear an analog watch as part of your EDC loadout.