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.

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...

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?

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.

Biodiesel: Free Yourself From the Fuel Supply Chain

Photography by Trevor Reed, and courtesy of AMC, The Department of Energy, Diesel Power Magazine, and the...

Magpul Rigger Framelock Knife

The Magpul Rigger is a new limited-production folding knife. It features a S35VN Wharncliffe blade, titanium framelock, and ball bearing flipper mechanism.

Review: Streamlight ProTac 90 and Siege X USB

We got a special opportunity to evaluate some pre-release samples of two new lights from Streamlight, the ProTac 90 flashlight and the Siege X lantern.

Plug ‘Em Up: Puncture Wound First Aid

A post-disaster urban environment is fraught with dangers that can contribute to puncture wounds, such as fallen debris, broken glass, or exposed rebar.

Avoiding Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion, & Heat Stroke

When caught early, heat illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can be stopped and their effects can be reversed.