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
Review: Nitecore NU05 and NU05 LE Signal Lights
Responsible preparation for urban disasters requires illumination and signaling capability. The Nitecore NU05 series offers this in a small, lightweight package.
Survival
Video: Les Stroud Analyzes Movie Survival Scenes
Les Stroud points out true-to-life aspects of these survival scenes, and compares them to his own experiences while filming his own series, Survivorman.
Preparation
Is COVID-19 Creating a Nationwide Ammunition Shortage?
Concerns over COVID-19 have led to some interesting trends in gun and ammunition sales. Most shooters who've gone through these shortages before have learned from the past.
Gear
Front Toward Enemy: Survival Plate Carriers & Chest Rigs
We looked at three subcategories of load-bearing gear — plate carriers, vests, and chest rigs — to discuss each system’s survival pros and cons.
Preparation
Ed Calderon Weaponology Class Recap
We learned the "way of the shank" during the Ed Calderon Weaponology class. This article explores a few key tactics.
Survival
Medical Improvisations: DIY Techniques for Survival First Aid & Hygiene
If the modern emergency system breaks down, is overloaded, or simply too far away, medical improvisation may help you survive a traumatic situation.
Preparation
Comparing Six Knife Sharpeners
Project Farm tested six common knife sharpeners, and placed each blade under a microscope to analyze the edge's depth and smoothness.
Gear
RECOIL Build Sheet: Our Survivalist AR-15 SBR
We set out to build a survivalist AR-15 that might serve as a one-size-fits-most tool for scenarios such as home-defense, hunting, or bug-out with a backpack.