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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.
Preparation
Cheap Knives: An Ode to the “Throwdown”
No matter where you travel, you should always take steps to stay prepared. Cheap knives can be an effective short-term solution, and can be discarded if necessary.
Survival
Video: How to Actually Survive Quicksand
Yes, people have actually died as a result of quicksand, but not in the way you might think. This video from The Infographics Show explains how to actually survive an encounter with this non-Newtonian fluid.
Survival
Trapping Snakes & Desert Critters in West Texas
Trapping is a great survival skill that can put food on the table during tough times. However,...
Preparation
The Hills Have Eyes: Tips for Camping Safely Near Dangerous Game
Animal attacks don’t happen without reason. While you can’t predict predator behavior, you can mitigate risk by staying ahead of the dangerous game.
Transportation
RECOILtv: 2018 Tundra Supercharged Overland Truck
In this RECOILtv episode, Mike Glover chats with Travis Hess, the owner of a heavily-modified and supercharged 2018 Toyota Tundra overland truck.
Preparation
Improv Skills: Using 5 Common EDC Tools as Improvised Weapons
Jared Wihongi shares a guide on how to convert everyday objects into improvised weapons that can be carried in even the most nonpermissive environments.
Gear
Review: Holosun HE503R Gold Dot Sight & Magnifier
We tried out the Holosun HE503R gold dot sight to compare its reticle color to red and green dot sights. We also paired it with the new HM3X magnifier.
Survival
The SALT Method: Triage and Treatment for Mass-Casualty Incidents
Originally developed by the CDC, the Sort Assess Life-saving Triage (SALT) method can be used by anyone to help save lives before first-responders arrive.