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.
Survival
Avalanche Avoidance & Route Finding in Mountain Terrain
Backountry.com partnered with Bruce Tremper of the Utah Avalanche Center to produce the following video about identifying and avoiding avalanche terrain.
Preparation
Infographic: Comprehensive Guide to Composting
This infographic shows the benefits of composting, and how it turns the trash and natural waste from your home into beneficial fertilizer for your garden.
Gear
Danger Ranger Bear Woodsman Shirt
Wool is an incredibly versatile material. Despite the common misconception that it's rough, itchy, and stifling, high-quality...
Gear
Ultimate Wild SL-750 Killswitch Hunting Spotlight
The Ultimate Wild SL-750 Killswitch hunting spotlight is new for 2017, and offers a pistol grip, USB output, and powerful dual-LED illumination.
Survival
Adrian Carton de Wiart: A Legendary Soldier’s Survival Story
Adrian Carton de Wiart is one of the most-decorated (and most-wounded) British military officers of all time. His survival story is the stuff of legend.
Gear
Guard Dog iStun 2 “Cell Phone” Stun Gun
Guard Dog Security has announced a new self-defense device. It's called the iStun 2, and it's a concealable stun gun that closely resembles a smartphone.
Preparation
Duct Tape Storage: What’s Your Favorite Method?
Standard duct tape rolls are bulky and heavy, so storing small portable rolls can be helpful. What's your favorite duct tape storage technique?
Survival
Hollywood vs Reality: Analyzing a Gunfight in “Collateral”
In this video, firearms instructor and Special Operations veteran Larry Vickers analyzes a famous gunfight scene from Michael Mann's "Collateral".