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.
Survival
National Advisory: Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage
Earlier this month, the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) published a report on the risk of a catastrophic power outage in the United States.
Gear
Superesse Straps Fatwood Lanyard
Superesse Straps has developed a wearable fire-starting lanyard that's based around a chunk of pine fatwood. It also includes a ferro rod and striker.
Preparation
Understanding Energy Drinks & Their Ingredients
Is the hype about energy drinks backed by science or is it just a compelling gimmick? We took a look at the components of energy drinks and their effects.
Transportation
RECOILtv: Controlling Skids at Bondurant Racing
RECOIL's Iain Harrison took some pointers about oversteer and controlling skids from Mike McGovern, the Chief Driving Instructor at Bondurant Racing.
Preparation
Book Review: “Gray Man: Camouflage For Crowds, Cities, and Civil Crisis”
The term “gray man” has been around for a long time and references an individual who can blend into his or her surroundings to not draw attention.
Gear
Review: 3 EDC Knife Sharpeners
Being able to restore a blade to shaving-sharp condition is always valuable. These three pocket-sized knife sharpeners can help you maintain that edge.
Survival
Vanishing Act: 5 Tips for Surviving a Kidnapping
The likelihood of being the victim of a kidnapping or abduction may be relatively low, but the severity of its consequences make it important to consider.
Gear
Take Your Best Shot: Prepper’s Slingshot Roundup
Photos by Sally Janich What do you get when you combine one of the greatest industrial advances in...