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: Mora Bushcraft Survival Knife
Morakniv designed the Bushcraft Survival knife with a keen edge, grippy handle, high-visibility sheath, integrated sharpener, and ferro rod fire starter.
Survival
The Way of the Tijuana Donkey – Ed Calderon’s Gray Man Mindset
If you're traveling, adapting your outward appearance to fit in with the local population is an important element of becoming a gray man, but it's not always easy.
Gear
Team Wendy Radio Rig
The Team Wendy Radio Rig is MOLLE-compatible chest rig that comes with pouches and wiring pass-throughs to accommodate radios, GPS units, and cell phones.
Preparation
RECOILtv: The Self-Defense Circle of Awareness
The circle of awareness is "a lifestyle, a way of thinking about things continuously" as well as a means of loading a concealed-carry firearm.
Preparation
Primitive Technology Survivalist Guide Book
John Plant, the creator of Primitive Technology on YouTube, has created a new hardcover survivalist guide book you can bring into the backcountry.
Survival
Tom Marshall Spotlight – The Inside Man
Whether it was as a U.S. Army Captain, overseas contractor, or as RECOIL OFFGRID’s newest editor, Tom Marshall believes in instilling people with the confidence of self-sufficiency.
Gear
Review: Kopis Designs La Caja Survival Kit
The Kopis Designs La Caja is an Altoids-tin-sized survival kit that includes a variety of escape, evasion, covert entry, and counter-custody tools.
Preparation
RECOILweb: Ammo Storage 101
The basic tenets to follow with ammo storage are cool, dry, and dark. Here are a few tips to help you preserve your ammunition as we approach a change in seasons.