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
What If You Stumbled Upon a Potential Home Burglary?
You’d hoped this would be a simple house-sitting gig for a friend, but you may now have stumbled upon a home burglary in progress. What do you do?
Preparation
Tips for Successful Use of Pepper Spray
In a recent article on Active Response Training, Ellifritz wrote about an incident involving pepper spray that was captured on a convenience store security camera in Canada.
Preparation
RECOILtv: Home Defense Strong Points
Remaining in a defensible position seems easy enough, but some parts of a room are preferable for this home defense tactic. It's wise to inform family members of this simple tip.
Survival
Survival Scenarios: Communication Breakdown
Do you stay in the truck and attempt to call for rescue despite lack of an apparent radio signal? Or do you set out on foot and attempt to establish communication from higher ground?
Gear
Cold Open – Part 2: Cold-Weather Clothing Buyer’s Guide
We reviewed several pieces of cold weather clothing, including eyewear from ESS and Oakley, and outerwear and baselayers from Arc'teryx, Eddie Bauer, and Varusteleka.
Preparation
Cold Open – Part 1: Cold-Weather Survival Tips & Techniques
As winter is upon us once again, we felt it prudent to raise awareness of cold-weather survival techniques, as well as some myths that are continually perpetuated.
Gear
CRKT Provoke Imperial White Edition
CRKT says the new Imperial White Provoke is "perfectly suited for a galaxy far, far away." It features a Stormtrooper White Cerakote H-Series finish with black accents.
Survival
Growing Mushrooms in a 5-Gallon Bucket
This video from FreshCap Mushrooms shows how to grow oyster mushrooms using nothing but a 5-gallon Home Depot bucket, wood chips, water, and mushroom grain spawn.