Articles by
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is former 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.
Preparation
Infographic: The Effects of Sleeplessness
In an emergency or survival situation, you may not have the luxury of regular and restful sleep, so it's useful to know the effects sleeplessness has on your body.
Gear
Last Man Projects: Mystery Ranch Coulee 40 Review
After picking up a Mystery Ranch Coulee 40 on closeout, Brandon shares his thoughts on this backpack from a survivalist standpoint.
Preparation
How to Make Syrup from Maples & Other Trees
Syrup production can be a worthwhile investment of winter hours. Even if you're not blessed with groves of sugar maples, it’s an easy skill to learn.
Preparation
What If You Awaken to a Kidnapping, Abduction, or Worse?
In this issue’s "What If?" column, we consider an aggressive home intruder with unknown intentions that could be kidnapping, abduction, or worse.
Survival
Rugged Recipes: How to Make 4 Historic Survival Foods
Old doesn’t always equate to outdated or obsolete! We hope that one or more of these historic survival foods will inspire you to try something new.
Survival
Out of the Darkness: Taking Control After Sexual Violence
In 2006, Kim’s world was torn apart. She endured brutal sexual violence at the hands of a stranger in the perceived safety of her own home.
Survival
Video: Scavenging Tinder from a Mora Knife Sheath
The 90-degree spine on a Mora Basic 511 can be used to scrape small curls of plastic tinder off its hard sheath in an emergency.
Preparation
Survivalist Spotlight: Rudy Reyes
Photos by Q Concepts When you hear Rudy Reyes talk about his 47 years of existence, it...