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
Wavian Water & Fuel Storage Containers
In the following RECOILtv Mail Call episode, Billy Birdzell talks about water and fuel storage containers from Wavian, creator of the NATO jerry can design.
Survival
What If You’re Trapped in a Mass Shooting?
In this edition of What If?, we pose the question: What if you’re in a crowded shopping mall when a mass shooting occurs? We asked three different survival writers for their reaction.
Preparation
Rose Hip Tea: A Nutritious Backwoods Beverage
This 3-minute video from The Outsider shows the basics of finding and harvesting wild rose hips, as well as how to make rose hip tea.
Gear
Inforce 9 Zero Weapon-Mounted Light
Last Friday, we flew out to Georgia to attend the Big Daddy Unlimited Epic Shoot event —...
Gear
Review: Zenbivy Bed
If you pick up the Zenbivy Bed, it doesn't seem heavy enough to really protect you from the cold. However, it does so surprisingly well.
Transportation
Video: Comparing Car Jump Starters
In this video, Project Farm bought eight different portable vehicle jump starters and evaluated each of them based on a variety of realistic tests.
Gear
SKD Tactical PIG FDT Cold Weather Gloves
The new PIG FDT Cold Weather gloves combine the dexterity of previous models with a wind-resistant fleece lining and 5-finger touch screen compatibility.
Survival
Video: DIY “Inferno” Survival Matches
These homemade "inferno" survival matches combine powerful ignition sources with long-burning fuel in a compact, tightly-rolled form.