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
Review: Grey Ghost Precision Glock 19 Slide & Barrel
We took a look at some Grey Ghost Precision Glock 19 upgrades to decide if they can improve the pistol's performance without destroying its reliability.
Survival
Old-School Navigation: How to Use a Map and Compass
If you want to go “up” on a map, you just follow your compass needle, right? Well, navigation is actually a bit more complicated than that.
Preparation
One-Man Timber Hauler
Most fallen timber can be moved with the help of some friends, but if you're camping alone, you shouldn't try to muscle it out of the way and risk injury.
Gear
Review: Veritas Tactical VT-16 5.56mm AR Pistol
Veritas Tactical has brought a very interesting 5.56mm AR pistol to the survival market, designed with personal protection in mind.
Preparation
Advanced Ax Skills
Today we'll discuss some advanced ax skills and techniques that can save your ass — or at least make your time in the backwoods a little easier.
Preparation
Eating a 1981 Mountain House Freeze-Dried Meal
You've probably heard that freeze-dried meals can last for decades as long as they remain sealed in...
Transportation
Looking Back: Trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps of SEMA 2018
We traveled to Las Vegas to attend SEMA 2018, the world's largest automotive trade show. Here are some of the trucks, Jeeps, and off-roaders we saw there.
Preparation
Disaster Insurance: Hedging Your Bets for SHTF
Every year, many people are driven to financial ruin because their insurance doesn't adequately cover the damages caused by a natural or man-made disaster.