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
4 DIY Survival Uses for Altoids Tins
We take a look at a handful of projects you can do with Altoids tins using items you probably have sitting around the house.
Gear
Buyer’s Guide: Hoodies
Hoodies are warm enough to keep us from catching a chill, but light enough so that we aren’t suffering in our own personal saunas.
Survival
Mommy, I’m Scared: 5 Keys to Children’s Fears
Going off-grid with children on board can present a myriad of problems. One of your greatest concerns will be how to cope with children’s fear reactions.
Preparation
Review: Valley Food Storage Freeze Dried Meals
We tested the Everything Family Emergency Pack from Valley Food Storage. It's contains 8 pounds of freeze-dried food for a total of 100 servings.
Preparation
The No-B.S. Paramedic Guide to 3 Common Injuries
We asked a Special Operations Combat Medic how he’d tackle three common trauma situations that our readers may someday face with minimal medical equipment.
Survival
Video: Fire-Starting with Gunpowder and a Bow Drill
NW Primate shows how gunpowder from .22LR cartridges can be paired with a bow drill friction fire-starter to create an immediate burst of flame.
Preparation
Reader’s Tip: Carving a Survival Staff
We received an email from a reader named Ron, who has developed a hobby of carving his own multi-purpose, modular survival staffs.
Gear
Review: Southern Specialties Folding Lock Pick Set
Back in World War II, OSS secret agents were issued a Lockpicking Jack Knife. Southern Specialties developed a modern incarnation of this covert entry tool.