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.
Survival
What If Your Flight is Hijacked by Terrorists?
For this installment of RECOIL OFFGRID’s What If? column, we consider an airline hijacking scenario that pushes the boundaries of preparedness.
Preparation
Vertically-Grilled Shish Kabobs on a Campfire
This video from Russian survival instructor Max Egorov features a DIY guide to making vertically-grilled shish kabobs inside a Swedish torch fire.
Transportation
RECOILtv: Mastering the PIT Maneuver
Iain Harrison of RECOIL talks with Bondurant Instructor Mike McGovern about the theory behind the PIT maneuver, and how it can be used to end a pursuit.
Preparation
Interview: Patrick Vuong of Tiga Tactics
We talked with Patrick Vuong about his new company Tiga Tactics, and how its approach to combatives can help you defend against a variety of real threats.
Gear
Piggy Warmers: Cold Weather Socks Buyer’s Guide
Almost always out of sight and often shunned as smelly little biofactories, socks were once the forgotten...
Gear
Take Charge: USB Battery Pack Buyer’s Guide
USB batteries or portable power banks are designed to power your small USB-rechargeable devices — flashlights, cell phones, tablets, GPS units, and so on.
Preparation
Invisible Death: Acute Radiation Syndrome
Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) is caused when high radiation doses irradiate most of the entire body over a short period and reach internal organs.
Gear
5.11 Tactical Winter Apparel
5.11 Tactical recently released some new shirts and jackets to fill the need for layered winter apparel. These include options for men and women.