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.
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.
Survival
Learn to Love Backpacking in the Rain
Rainy weather can be a real drag—but only if you let it. With the right mindset, level of preparedness, and gear, backpacking in the rain can be fun.
Preparation
Infographic: 12 Tips for Sleeping Outdoors
hen you're sleeping outside, it may be hard to sleep soundly. Therm-a-Rest has composed this useful infographic that shows 12 tips for sleeping outdoors.
Gear
Looking Back: Gamo Acquired Daisy
According to a recent press release, Gamo has acquired Daisy. This means that two of the world's largest airgun companies will be joining forces.