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
Forcite: Survival Kit in an Ammo Can
Each Forcite survival kit contains an array of survival tools and medical items in an ammo can. There's even documentation that provides added knowledge.
Survival
Gruesome Infographic: Guide to Emergency Amputation
This infographic shows a technique for emergency amputation, based on a method used as far back as the Civil War. It's not pretty, but it may save lives.
Preparation
Backpacking Gear Checklist Generator
Upon clicking the Generate button, the Backpacking Gear Checklist tool gives you a list of personal, survival, cooking, and navigation equipment to bring.
Gear
Magpul CORE Gloves Offer Additional Colors
Until this point, most Magpul CORE gloves came in any color you wanted—as long as it was black. Fortunately, the company is now adding more color options.
Gear
Review: Lugz Empire Hi WR Boots
When it comes to survival-related gear, finding a middle ground is key. Imagine, if you will, trying to...
Preparation
Instagram Gallery: RECOIL On Track
Using the hashtag #weaponizethesenses, we'll be posting tracking-related quotes and tips from the RECOIL On Track trip. This feed will update automatically.
Survival
Make Cordage from Plastic Bottles
As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure, so this technique to make cordage from plastic bottles or cans is beneficial for survival.
Gear
DPx Gear HEFT 12 CHOP Bush Knife
DPx calls their new HEFT 12 CHOP bush knife "a spare-no-expense survival blade" that bridges the gap between a hatchet, a machete, and a smaller knife.