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.
Transportation
Gallery: Trucks & SUVs of SEMA 2015
Each November in Las Vegas, Nevada, some of the world's finest custom-built vehicles gather for a trade...
Survival
Nuclear Near Misses
These nearly-disastrous nuclear near misses make us wonder: how many other incidents of this magnitude remain classified to this day?
Gear
Hogue EX-F02
We’re always on the lookout for new contenders in the field of fixed-blade survival knives, and Hogue has stepped up with their own offering: the EX-F02.
Gear
Survival Fixed Blade Face-Off
We’ll reviewed the Gerber StrongArm and the SOG Seal Strike, two sub-$100 fixed blade survival knives available from most outdoors retailers.
Gear
Infographic: Hammocks 101
As opposed to sleeping on the ground or in a tent, hammocks can have a number of advantages. This infographic demonstrates how to use a hammock effectively.
Preparation
MRE Date Codes
If you haven’t had much experience with MREs, you may not know how to check their packaging date. It's easy to miss if you don't know where to look!
Survival
Backup Water Source
An ordinary home water heater generally has a capacity of 30-80 gallons, and can be used as an emergency water source if necessary.
Preparation
Knots to Know: Bowline Knot
Whether you’re rigging up a hammock, securing a snare line, or tying your boat down at the shore, it’s extremely important to know how to tie a knot that won’t slip or give way under tension.