Articles by
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is former 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
Infographic: The Rise in Smartphone Security Threats
Smartphone security threats such as malware apps, phishing attacks, and connection to unsecured WiFi networks can turn our most-used piece of tech into a serious problem.
Transportation
Driving the 2020 Can-Am Defender UTV
We traveled to Texas to test three separate models of the 2020 Can-Am Defender — The Defender Limited, The Defender Pro HD10 and the Defender 6x6 DPS HD10.
Gear
CRKT Provoke Karambit – A Self-Defense Instructor’s Review
Combatives instructor Patrick Vuong recently posted a video review of the CRKT Provoke folding karambit, and discussed his thoughts on the pros and cons of this unusual knife.
Survival
What if You’re Locked Up Abroad?
For this installment of RECOIL OFFGRID’s “What If?” column, we are taken out of our normal surroundings and thrust into a locked up abroad situation.
Preparation
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
We encourage you to use National Cybersecurity Awareness Month as an opportunity to check your own security measures and spread the word to your family.
Preparation
Distance from Disaster – The HAZMAT Rule of Thumb
If you suspect you've witnessed a chemical, biological, or radiological attack, the HAZMAT rule of thumb can help you quickly gauge if it's time to bug out.
Survival
Clean Up Your Act: Maintaining Hygiene Off the Grid
Hygiene in a survival setting may not seem like a priority early in the chaos and is often ignored, but neglecting it can lead to misery down the line.
Survival
Video: Pawpaw, The Fruit that Saved Lewis and Clark
Also known as custard apple or "Indiana banana" as a result of their soft, sweet flesh, the pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to the United States.