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
AquaPodKit Bathtub Water Storage
The AquaPodKit is a simple liner and pump setup that includes everything you need to store 65 gallons of clean drinking water in your bathtub.
Survival
Infographic: Surviving a Fall Through Ice
We've all heard stories of what can happen if you fall through ice on a river or pond, but would you know what to do if it happened to you?
Gear
RamRodz Barrel Cleaners
RamRodz has developed effective and affordable firearm cleaning swabs that are caliber-specific. They're even flexible to access hard-to-reach areas.
Gear
Key Chain Duct Tape
We love duct tape. It's extremely useful in a survival situation, whether you're patching a hole in...
Preparation
Cracking a Padlock Without Tools
This video shows how to open a Master Lock padlock with no picks or fancy tools, just a small mallet. It can even be done with a knife handle or a rock.
Survival
Landline Phones: Make the Right Call
Cell phones are all well and good, but don't disregard landline phones as ancient technology. They might just save you when you need it most.
Preparation
Velcro Tactical Opening Technique
There's only one way to be certain nobody hears your Velcro opening in tactical situations. Check out this video to learn the secret technique.
Gear
Cold Steel – Another Day in the Office
Cold Steel has been making knives, swords, and other weapons since the early 1980s. Fortunately for us, they test them on video for our enjoyment.