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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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 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.