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.
Preparation
Infographic: Body Weight Exercises
What do you do for exercises when you have no equipment available? Use the weight you always have with you—your body weight.
Preparation
Celestial Navigation
When it really comes down to it, celestial navigation can get you where you need to go, and if you spend time at sea, you want to learn this ancient skill.
Survival
Survival at Sea
To this day, Lim’s 133 days of survival at sea remain the longest anyone has lived alone on a life raft in the ocean.
Survival
Street Fight Self Defense
Since a head-level punch is a common move in a street fight, we thought we’d share this self defense video from Krav Maga Worldwide on how to deflect it.
Preparation
Snake Knot Lanyard
The video below from WeaversofEternity shows how to assemble a snake knot knife lanyard, but with a twist: adding beads or other items between the knots.
Survival
The Universal Edibility Test
Here's how to identify edible plants using a technique called the Universal Edibility Test. This method is found in the U.S. Army Survival Manual.
Gear
12 Tools for Survival
If SHTF, what tools from the hundreds you may already have should you take with you? Alternatively, what tools for survival should already be in your bag?
Gear
Firearm Maintenance Made Easy
Looking to simplify firearm maintenance, Birchwood Casey recently released a new line of universal gun cleaning kits for rifles, pistols, and shotguns.