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
Armadillos and Leprosy: The Health Risk of These Scaly Critters
If you ever find yourself in a survival situation, you may want to think twice about eating an armadillo. These small mammals are known to carry leprosy.
Survival
Survival Scenarios: Flashlight or Firearm?
Would you rather survive for one week in low-light conditions with a loaded handgun and no light source, or with a flashlight and no dedicated weapon?
Survival
Primitive Technology: How to Build a Grass Hut
In his latest video, the host of Primitive Technology shows how to build a grass hut using simple tools. This survival shelter could be a life-saver.
Preparation
MOLLE and PALS: What’s the Difference?
What the heck is the difference between MOLLE and PALS? Are they really the same thing? We'll explain the differences between these military gear standards.
Preparation
Paracord Problems: 6 Bad Practices to Avoid
Paracord is an amazing material, especially if you know how to use it. It can form ultra-strong bracelets,...
Gear
TOPS Knives: Fiel and Quick Skin
TOPS Knives has announced the release of two all-new 1095 steel fixed blade models. These new TOPS knives are known as the Fiel and the Quick Skin.
Preparation
Looking Back: Learning from a Venezuela’s Complete Economic Collapse
In order to understand the Venezuela crisis, we must study its economy, and analyze what went wrong. This provides valuable insight for survivalists.
Transportation
Infographic: 5 Ways to Escape a Car Trunk
Kidnappers often force their captives into a car's trunk. This infographic from The Art of Manliness demonstrates five viable methods to escape a car trunk.