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
Primitive Technology: Making a Spear-Thrower
For hunting bigger game, and for self-defense purposes, a spear makes a great improvised weapon. This spear-thrower amplifies the spear's power and range.
Gear
New Mechanix Tactical Specialty Gloves for Military & Police
Mechanix Wear has announced the introduction of a new line of Tactical Specialty gloves designed for members of the military and law enforcement agencies.
Survival
WikiHow Fail: “How to Escape Dangerous Forest Animals”
This WikiHow article titled "How to Escape from Dangerous Forest Animals" is full of goofy illustrations and misinformation about wild animals.
Gear
The ManCan Portable Beer Keg
The ManCan portable beer keg is powered by standard CO2 canisters and a built-in pressure regulator, and dispenses beer or any other cold beverage.
Preparation
Infographic: Cognitive Biases & Decision Making
In order to deal with a life-and-death survival situation, or any important decision, it's essential to stay...
Survival
Nuclear Near-Miss: Draining the Chernobyl Reactor
Rather than evacuate, three men volunteered to drain the irradiated basement of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. This decision saved countless lives.
Gear
Conceal Your Electronics with the SCOTTeVEST Off the Grid Jacket
The SCOTTeVEST Off the Grid Jacket is packed with 29 pockets for a wide range of electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and cameras.
Preparation
Understanding Steel: The Rockwell Hardness Scale
The Rockwell hardness scale, denoted by HRC, measures the hardness of steel. This value has a dramatic effect on both knife edge retention and toughness.