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.
Gear
Bag Loadout: 5.11 Tactical RUSH100 AR-15 Backpack
The 5.11 Tactical RUSH100 backpack and this scoped AR-15 rifle are perfectly paired for the “if I can only grab one” disaster scenario.
Gear
New: Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout Survival Rifle
The topic of survival rifles is one we've frequently contemplated. As is usually the case with gear,...
Preparation
The Anarchist Cookbook Review: A Recipe for Controversy
The Anarchist Cookbook comes across almost unhinged, but a deeper examination gives insight into the counterculture scene in the late 1960s.
Transportation
Car Theft Warning: The Criminal Use of Apple AirTags
Apple AirTags are reportedly being used by car thieves to locate high-value vehicles so they can locate and steal them later.
Preparation
Encrypted Messaging Apps Ranked by the FBI
Whether you're wary of domestic government overreach or rogue hackers, it's worthwhile to consider which encrypted messaging app you use.
Preparation
The Guerrilla Mentor: Timothy Lacy
Guerrilla is a Spanish word that roughly translates to “little war.” Its indication of diminutive scale doesn’t...
Preparation
Dark Angel Medical Training: If It Bleeds, We Can Stop It
Fans of ’80s action flicks should recognize the title of this article as a twist on Arnold...
Survival
The Art of Exploitation: Urban Movement and Urban Camo
Exploitation is a word that carries a negative connotation — to take unfair advantage of circumstances, using...