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.
Gear
First Tactical Tactix Backpacks
First Tactical has announced that it will be expanding its popular line of Tactix backpacks with two new variants: a half-day model and a three-day model.
Preparation
Open Building Institute: Modular Off-Grid Housing
A group known as the Open Building Institute has begun a Kickstarter campaign to return to a community-oriented and affordable home-building approach.
Gear
Browning Speed Load Knife
Inspired by the utility knives and box-cutters found on job sites, the new Browning Speed Load uses four interchangeable blades for instant adaptability.
Preparation
Join Paracord with the “Manny Method”
The traditional way to join paracord involves melting. Fortunately, there's a better way, and it doesn't even need a flame. It's called the Manny Method.
Survival
Tree Branch Water Filter Developed by MIT Scientists
Purpose-built water filters are great to have in a survival setting, but this simple tree branch water filter method provides an easy backup water purifier.
Transportation
Unpaved: Testing the New General Grabber X3 Tire
We had a blast at the Unpaved event, and got to learn firsthand why good tires matter. The new General Grabber X3 proved this point on an off-road course.
Survival
Looking Back: Military Coup in Turkey
Turkey is currently in the midst of a military coup, which is evidently an attempt to overthrow the administration of Islamic president Erdogan.
Survival
Unboxing and Tasting a 1952 Food Packet MRE
If you need some evidence to prove how far military food rations have come, watch this YouTube host unbox and taste a preserved food packet MRE from 1952.