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.
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.
Preparation
RFID Tech for Tactical Walls Covert Gun Storage
RFID tech is being used by Tactical Walls on their "hidden in plain sight" firearm concealment systems. One swipe of the card, and your gun is ready to go.
Preparation
RECOIL & OG Help Teach L.E.O.s the Art of the Manhunt
During RECOIL On Track, several of our staff members will be helping Freddy Osuna and Greenside Training teach a course on Index and Kinetic Tracking.
Survival
Hand Line Crabbing: How to Catch Blue Crabs Easily
With only a line and some bait scraps, you can catch blue crabs easily near the edge of a body of salt water, such as a pier, beach, or jetty.
Gear
Zyon Systems Professional Pack
The Zyon Systems Professional Pack is a 72-hour turn-key bug-out bag, designed as an inconspicuous emergency pack for the working professional.
Gear
“Tactical Samurai” Shirt from Anachrobellum
The tactical samurai figure blends independence and servitude. It illustrates the warrior's ego subordinated to a sense of serving the greater good.
Preparation
Infographic: Food Shelf Life
This infographic shows dozens of different food items, and how long they can last in various conditions. This is key info at the beginning of a disaster.