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
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.
Transportation
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...
Gear
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.
Gear
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.
Survival
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.
Preparation
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.