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.
Gear
Waterproof Flashlights – Highlights
Seven of the latest waterproof flashlights that will keep shining brightly — come hell or high water.
Gear
Casio G-SHOCK Desert Camouflage Watches
Casio G-SHOCK has announced the launch of a new Desert Camouflage Series of outdoor watches. These new...
Gear
Rattlerstrap Paracord Belts
The Rattlerstrap belt is handmade in the USA from 550 paracord, in your choice of black, brown, or camo finish. It contains approximately 100 feet of cord.
Survival
USB Killer Can Fry Electronics Instantly
The USB Killer is an innocuous-looking device that resembles a thumb drive or flash drive. However, it can permanently wipe out computer hardware.
Survival
Video: Weapons Without Metal
Looking at history, so-called "primitive" weapons progressed far beyond sticks and stones. Some of these weapons without metal were quite sophisticated.
Preparation
Infographic: Close Combat Hand Signals
Communicating silently is a valuable skill for any survivalist, especially if you're in a tense environment defending your home against armed individuals.
Gear
Somnambula Multi-Functional Clothing Hits Kickstarter
Somnambula, a re-configurable zippered form of survival clothing, has officially launched on Kickstarter. It has an estimated delivery date of January 2017.
Preparation
Editorial: What We Learned From 9/11
Each one of us reacted differently to the events of 9/11, but there's no doubt that it evoked powerful emotions within us all. We will never forget.