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
Pocket Preps: Micro Folding Knives
For this edition of Pocket Preps, we defined micro folding knives as those with blades that measure 2 inches or less. They'll easily fit onto a keychain.
Preparation
Option Gray: Minimalist EDC for Runners
A recent coyote attack on two runners prompted me to think through an EDC setup that could work well for strenuous activity such as running or biking.
Gear
Review: Streamlight TL-Racker Shotgun Forend Flashlight
The new Streamlight TL-Racker shotgun forend light is available for Remington 870 and Mossberg 500/590 models. We tested and compared it to our existing clamp-on shotgun flashlight setup.
Preparation
Background Checks: A Guide to Vetting Candidates for Your Survival Group
We all have skeletons in the closet, but background checks can help us ensure each and every member of your survival group is trustworthy and valuable.
Preparation
Germ Warfare: How to Fight Infections After SHTF
Preparing for microbial organisms and infections may not be on top of your list when planning for SHTF situations, but overlooking them can have fatal consequences.
Preparation
RECOILtv: Pistol Training with the “Around the World” Drill
The latest episode of RECOILtv's Training Tune-Ups features Dan Brokos explaining a rapid-fire pistol drill he calls "around the world."
Transportation
Time to Boogie: Escape & Evasion Without Leaving a Trail
Anti-tracking methods are used to confuse, delay, and dissuade a threat who’s on your trail. These techniques can aid in post-SHTF escape and evasion.
Preparation
Hikers Attacked by Machete-Wielding Man on Appalachian Trail
A man and a woman were hiking on the well-known Appalachian Trail (AT) on Saturday when a stranger, now said to be 30-year-old James Jordan, attacked them with a machete.