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
Holosun DRS: Red Dot + Thermal Hybrid Optic
The new Holosun DRS-TH and DRS-NV optics feature an AEMS-style red dot with a secondary thermal or digital night vision overlay function.
Preparation
Water Purification: Minimum Boiling Time and Other Methods
Need clean water, we break down several facts about boiling, distilling and using chemicals to sterilize your water.
Preparation
Grayside Hunter: Urban Tracking in the Concrete Jungle
This Grayside Hunter Urban Tracking class from Greenside Training exposed us to the challenges of tracking someone through a city.
Transportation
Looking Back: Testing Offroad and Camping Gear on the Trail
The Overland Summit was a great opportunity for hands-on experiences with a wide variety of gear and discussions with off-roading experts.
Gear
Modern Icon Leather Wrapped Dog Collars
There's one piece of kit that every dog needs: a collar. Modern Icon offers its line of Bespoke Leather dog collars for tactical use.
Transportation
How to Install a Hardwired Maglite ML150LR Flashlight in Your Truck
We installed a hardwired Maglite ML150LR in our 2022 4Runner project truck, ensuring the flashlight is always charged and within arm's reach.
Gear
Rossi’s R95 Lever Action Rifle
The new Rossi R95 lever action rifle is chambered in the popular .30-30 Winchester caliber and available in 16.5 and 20-inch models.
Gear
Review: Valhalla Tactical Baldr SOL and HRT AWLS Weapon Lights
We got our hands on two variants of a new light design: the Valhalla Tactical Baldr SOL and the HRT AWLS (Advanced Weapon Light System).