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
15 Household Survival Items You Already Own
To a creative and resourceful individual, the average closet, pantry, or cabinet is already loaded with useful household survival items.
Gear
Review: Streamlight Bandit Pro Headlamp
Streamlight listened to user feedback about the original Bandit headlamp, and has released an updated model known as the Bandit Pro.
Preparation
RECOILtv: Shooting Around Barriers
Tom Marshall of RECOIL recently attended a class with Team Torn that covered the topic of shooting a handgun effectively around barriers.
Preparation
Morse Code: Dits, Dahs, Dots, and Dashes
The barebones low-tech/no-tech nature of Morse code that makes it an essential communication skill to hone when prepping for SHTF.
Survival
A Prepper’s Guide to Shelf Life & Expiration Management
An expiration management strategy can help you track shelf life and expiration dates of your food, drinks, medication, and other survival supplies.
Survival
Video: Russian Bushcrafter’s Log Cabin Build
Max Egorov's latest project is a large undertaking — building a log cabin from scratch in the Russian forest. He's doing all the work solo with basic tools.
Preparation
Archery 101: An Overview of Survival Bows & Arrows
If you have access to a bow and some well-fletched arrows, archery is a great alternative means of hunting and defense for SHTF situations.
Survival
Legal & Financial Reconstruction After a Disaster
Whether it's a natural or man-made disaster, important legal and financial documents need to be protected and available for post-SHTF reconstruction.