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.
Survival
Carabiner Knuckles: A Unique Self-Defense Tool
Explore the unique and practical use of carabiner knuckles for self-defense. Learn how to use this tool as a form of self-protection.
Transportation
Polaris Rampage: Tracked Side-by-Side Military Vehicle
Polaris Defense has been working with the Canadian military to develop a the Polaris Rampage, a twin-tracked amphibious off-road vehicle.
Gear
EDC Belt, Range Belt, and War Belt Setups
Whether it's EDC, to the Range, or when looking for a War Belt, the evolution of Tactical belts has provided many options.
Survival
Building a Pipe Shotgun with the Pop-A 410 DIY Kit
Any prepared individual should have low-cost firearms on hand in the event of a long-term disaster. The Pop-A 410 pipe shotgun kit from Runway Sub-Cal requires just $35 in parts.
Preparation
ARCH Gen 3 Ballistic Helmet
Thinking about helmets? Take a closer look at Night Vision Network's ARCH Gen 3 Ballistic Helmet and see if it's right for you.
Preparation
Marlin Dark Series Review and 2024 Update
We take a closer look at a popular tactical lever gun, the Marlin 336 Dark (available in limited quantity), the 1894 and 1895.
Preparation
The Basics of Encrypted Radios
An Introduction to Encrypted Radios and Professional-Grade P25 / AES-256 Encryption for Two-Way Digital Radios
Preparation
Hello Morse: Learn Morse Code with Google
Learning the various dot and dash combinations of Morse code is made easier thanks to free resources like Google's Hello Morse tools.