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
Countdown to Zero Day
"Countdown to Zero Day" illustrates how we’re barely scratching the surface of this new form of cyber warfare—and its enormous potential for destruction.
Gear
Ruger 10/22 Takedown
We’ve always liked the Ruger 10/22 for its simplicity and versatility, but if you want to take it a step further, the 10/22 takedown is a great choice.
Preparation
Home Canning Tips
These canning tips from the Modern Survival Blog will ensure you don't make mistakes that could turn your preserved food into poison.
Gear
HAZE Aerosol Deer Attractant
Mossy Oak BioLogic, a leader in scientific deer herd management, recently released an all-new deer attractant, the HAZE Aerosol line.
Preparation
Knife Honing
Maintaining your blade via knife honing will allow you to go longer between sharpenings, and keep your knives slicing and dicing smoothly.
Survival
Fire Safety Gone Wrong
You may think this couldn’t happen to you, or that you’d make wiser fire safety choices, but in an emergency, nothing trumps a real fire extinguisher.
Gear
Footwear for Survival
The endless march of progress (no pun intended) has not only affected where we walk, but also how we do so. What kind of shoes are actually beneficial to survival?
Gear
Streamlight Siege AA LED Lantern
Although a flashlight does an excellent job of illuminating a target, there’s one thing it doesn’t do well—light up a room. That’s where a lantern comes in.