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
Grey Ghost Wanderer Messenger Bag
The new Grey Ghost Wanderer canvas messenger bag is said to be "imminently suitable for customers who must by necessity remain inconspicuous".
Survival
RECOIL Editorial: “Terrifying Truth” About Shooting an AR-15
Earlier this week, our friend David Reeder at RECOILweb.com wrote an editorial titled The Terrifying Truth About Shooting an...
Preparation
How to Tie a Shemagh: 7 Head Wrap Styles
A shemagh or keffiyeh is essentially a large square of fabric, much like a bigger bandana. Here's how to tie a shemagh into 7 different types of headwear.
Survival
Pan-Fried Bannock Bread
Bannock is a form of quick bread, similar to a scone or biscuit. This versatile survival food can be cooked up with basic ingredients, and is calorie-dense.
Survival
5 Ways to Sharpen a Blade Without Specialized Tools
In long-term survival situations, even the sharpest knives will eventually dull. These 5 ways to sharpen a blade can help you keep your edge razor-sharp.
Preparation
Editorial: YouTubers Drink Urine Through a LifeStraw & Embarrass Themselves
In this video from Good Mythical Morning on YouTube, the hosts drink urine through a LifeStraw. We'll explain why this is a very bad idea.
Preparation
Infographic: Cloud Identification & Weather Prediction
You don't need access to the Doppler 9,000 to identify incoming storms. You can use the tried-and-true method of cloud identification to predict weather.
Preparation
Security on the Road: Hotel Preparedness
Whether you're traveling for business or simply going on vacation, your home defense strategies must translate into a new hotel preparedness plan.