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.
Transportation
Gas Relief: Siphoning Fuel in an Emergency
A major disaster just occurred, and you decide to bug out, but your truck's tank is running low on gas. How can you safely scavenge fuel from an abandoned car?
Gear
Looking Back: 23 Kershaw & ZT Knives
For SHOT Show 2019, Kershaw and Zero Tolerance unveiled 23 knives — some are revisions to existing designs, while others are completely new.
Preparation
Reader’s Tip: Considerations for Going Gray
This reader offered some helpful insights into the "gray man" principle based on his experience as a plainclothes law enforcement officer.
Gear
Review: TOPS Hammer Hawk Tomahawk
The TOPS Hammer Hawk incorporates serious chopping and smashing power into a compact multi-function tool that's at home in camp or a bug-out bag.
Preparation
Video: Steve1989 Tastes a Russian Spetsnaz MRE
Steve1989 samples a rare Russian Special Forces 24-hour Mountain Ration made for members of the Spetsnaz. It contains liver and pork brain pâté.
Gear
Looking Back: CRKT Provoke Knife
We’ve made many stops at SHOT Show 2019, and seen a near-overwhelming number of new products. There’s...
Preparation
Preparing Your Home for a Backup Generator
Having a generator handy is a great way to prepare for power outages. Do you know if your home is prepared to run off a generator safely and efficiently?
Survival
Infographic: The Survival Rule of 3s
One easy way to remember the hierarchy of survival risks is known as The Rule of 3s: 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, or 3 weeks without food.