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.

Road Trip Safety – Part 1: Traveling with Firearms

While moving our household across the country, we faced several important considerations for traveling with firearms. These tips can help you transport your guns safely and legally.

Book Review: “101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods”

"101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods" by Kevin Estela is separated into 10 sections: fire, shelter, knife, cordage, illumination, navigation, signal and communication, first aid and trauma, water, and food gathering.

Last-Resort Libations: Home Brewing Beer and Wine

With the right combination of yeast, sugar, flavorings, water, and time, you can begin home brewing beer and fermenting wine. Knowing how to make drinkable alcohol is a valuable skill.

Reader Question: How Can I Distill Water in the Wild?

We took the opportunity to provide context on where distillation falls in the list of water purification options, and explain some of its advantages and disadvantages.

What If You’re Lured into a Roadside Robbery, Abduction, or Worse?

Throughout history, “highwaymen” or “road agents” have robbed travelers in remote roadside areas and disappeared with the loot. Little has changed over the centuries.

BC Customs SXV Side-by-Side

In this RECOILtv episode, George and Raul from Fieldcraft Survival take the BC Customs SXV out for a spin in the desert, and fire its mounted weapon systems.

Pocket Survival Book Buyer’s Guide – Small Books for Big Trouble

Whether you’re new to prepping or an experienced outdoors enthusiast, having a pocket survival book in your jeans or go-bag could be a valuable investment.

Wander Tactical Barracuda EDC Knife Review

The Wander Tactical Barracuda is composed of 1/4-inch-thick D2 tool steel, a hard steel that borders on indestructible. It features a harpoon tip for improved penetration.