Articles by
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is the 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
5 Running DOs and DON’Ts
In a survival scenario, you may have to run long distances without becoming exhausted, or sprint without injuring yourself. Proper running form is key.
Gear
5.11 Tactical Covert Flex Shirt
The Covert Flex long-sleeved shirt displays a clean-cut professional look while retaining high performance characteristics you’d expect from 5.11 Tactical.
Survival
Animal Attack Prevention
What should you do in case of an animal attack? We’ve answered this question for three potentially dangerous mammals: bears, mountain lions, and wolves.
Survival
Unconventional Survival Tool: the Pencil Sharpener
Few of us would see an ordinary pencil sharpener and think it could be used for anything but sharpening pencils—after all, its purpose is in the name.
Transportation
Infographic: Auto Theft Facts
In the chaos that ensues during a major disaster, auto theft is a major threat. This infographic will help you know when and where to be careful.
Survival
Dakota Fire Pit
As taught in the USMC Survival, Evasion, and Recovery manual, the Dakota Fire Pit uses an underground cavity to create an efficient fire source.
Gear
Video: Bug-Out Bag Variations
The contents of an ideal bug-out bag are often hotly debated, and rarely agreed upon. Fortunately, there's no set formula for the best B.O.B.
Survival
Improvised Light Sources
You may have flashlights and candles around the house, but what happens if the power is out for weeks? You use what you've got as improvised light sources.