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
NFC Tag: A Close Look at Near Field Communication Technology
Sticky notes provide a quick and easy way to write down snippets of important information — phone...
Preparation
Rescue Whistles: Pocket Preps
Whistles have developed a bad rap among survivalists, so we’d like to set the record straight. Some...
Gear
Tactical Shorts Buyer’s Guide – Summer 2021
These tactical shorts are discreet enough for every-day carry, but durable and flexible enough for weekend hikes and range trips.
Preparation
Judgement Day: Guardian Training and Consulting
Knowing how to shoot has obvious value. If your fundamentals are solid, you’ll be able to quickly...
Survival
Red Rock 360 Tactical: Training in the Dark
According to the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data, 9 p.m. is the peak hour for violent...
Gear
Binoculars Buyer’s Guide: A Closer Look at 10×42 Binoculars
Take a look at the animal kingdom and pay careful attention to the physiology of successful predators....
Gear
Survival Water Filter: Pure Hydration
Water is one of the fundamental elements required for human life. If you’re completely cut off from...
Preparation
VirTra Training: Total Immersion Gun Simulation
Summer 2020 in Arizona wasn’t conducive to live-fire training, given the perfect storm of 115-degree temperatures, wildfire-related...