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
New: TOPS Knives Viking Tactics Bloodline Series
The TOPS Knives Viking Tactics Bloodline series includes three new VTAC-branded fixed blades, dubbed the Norseman, Crusader, and Patriot.
Transportation
RECOILtv: Off-Roading at the 2019 Overland Challenge
Referred to as an off-road rally race, the 2019 Overland Challenge was a three-day event that took place in North Carolina. It included mud bogs, rock crawls, and tight trail sections that pushed vehicles to their limits.
Survival
It’s a Trap! – Small Game Trapping Tips for Survival
Trapping is an ancient art form of harvesting game animals. These trapping tips can help you survive just as our forebears did while living off the land.
Gear
New: Grey Ghost Gear Impact 24 EDC Backpack
The Impact 24 EDC backpack was designed with bicycle use in mind, but it's potentially a good choice for commuting on a motorcycle, skateboard, or even on foot.
Preparation
Digital Home Security: 5 Easy Ways to Protect Your WiFi Network
These five simple steps can help you improve your home's digital security and protect your WiFi network against intrusions by freeloaders or malicious hackers.
Preparation
Prepare to Meet SHTF Fitness Standards
Physical preparation is the oft-neglected aspect of being prepared for what is to come. Will your SHTF fitness be sufficent for a real-life disaster?
Survival
Situational Awareness: Can You Recognize the Sound of Gunfire?
It's easy to feel assured that we'd be able to recognize the sound of gunfire if we hear it, but there are many factors that can skew our perception in an urban environment.
Survival
Survival Sanitation: Dealing with the “S” in SHTF
In this semi-tastefully written article, we will discuss how to handle pee, poop, and trash in disasters or bug-out scenarios. Safe sanitation is critical.