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
Review: FAST Pack EDC
Out with the old, and in with the new. Has the redesigned 2015 FAST Pack EDC improved upon its predecessor, or has it proved to be a failed follow-up?
Survival
Improvised Weapon: The Millwall Brick
The Millwall Brick was allegedly invented by football hooligans to avoid weapon confiscation at matches. This improvised weapon is as simple as it gets.
Preparation
Oru Kayak Folds Like Origami
The Oru Kayak is light, compact, and fast to set up. In fact, it can be done in 5 minutes or less, which is perfect if you need to bug out in a hurry.
Gear
Ti2 Whar-Biner Tool
The Ti2 Whar-Biner is more than just a simple carabiner. This EDC tool is a prybar, screwdriver, bottle opener, tape cutter, and even an impact chisel.
Gear
XStat Seals Gunshot Wounds in Seconds
The XStat is a syringe-like device that injects a group of expanding sponges into a gunshot or shrapnel wound. This can stop blood flow in under 20 seconds.
Preparation
Poll: Which Natural Disaster are You Most Prepared For?
We want to hear something from you: what type of natural disaster are you most prepared for? This info will help us know what topics to cover in the future.
Preparation
Vehicle CQB Firearms Training
88 Tactical has developed a new 2 hour 15 minute instructional video that documents the 3-day Vehicle CQB (close-quarters battle) class they offer.
Gear
Survival Slingshot Review
In this Survival Slingshot review, we test a tool that takes the simple concept of a stone-throwing slingshot, and re-imagines it for the 21st century.