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
Review: Sierra Designs Studio 2 Tent & Synthesis Sleeping Bag
The Sierra Designs Studio 2 tent and Synthesis 20-degree sleeping bag combine to form a lightweight shelter setup that fits easily in a bug-out bag.
Survival
Blackout Bulwark: How Vulnerable is the Power Grid to Cyber Terrorism?
As the use of technology increases, so does our vulnerability. We asked a panel of experts about the likelihood of a national power grid blackout caused by cyber terrorism.
Preparation
Reader’s Tip: Getting Back On Track
A reader emailed me to explain how he changed his perspective on physical fitness, and found the jump-start he needed to take it seriously as a form of emergency preparedness.
Survival
Mike Glover Spotlight – Redefining Survival
As a former Green Beret, Mike Glover’s not out looking for endorsement deals and social media followers. His survival instructor credentials speak for themselves.
Preparation
GPS User Alert: UTC Rollover on April 6th
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a memo explaining the "possible effects" of the April 6, 2019 GPS Week Number Rollover on GPS devices and related systems.
Preparation
Looking Back: CARNIVORE’s Hunter Games
The inaugural CARNIVORE Hunter Games is open to hunters of all ages and skill levels, and will take place on September 20th - 22nd, 2019 at the Rockcastle Shooting Center in Kentucky.
Gear
Survival BB Guns: Backyard Shooting Gallery
Don’t assume BB guns have gone the way of the dodo bird. The variety of platforms and new ammo technology make them practical training and survival tools.
Transportation
Looking Back: OFFGRID’s Bug-Out Challenge Recap
For our "Bug-Out Challenge" staff trip, we packed our gear into an array of vehicles and spent two full days traversing Arizona backcountry trails.