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: Streamlight ProTac HPL USB
With a long-range 1,000-lumen beam and three power sources, the Streamlight ProTac HPL USB is a flashlight worth considering for your bug-out bag.
Survival
Infographic: Your Chances of Dying from Common Activities
Ever wonder which sports and hobbies have the highest risk of dying? This infographic compares the mortality rates of various common activities.
Preparation
Video: Pan Frying Rattlesnake
Survival instructor Bob Hansler shows how he cooks a rattlesnake in a cast iron pan over a campfire, with minimal prep and basic kitchen staples.
Preparation
Looking Back: The Tactical Games
Our colleagues at RECOILtv sent a crew to cover The Tactical Games, a competition designed to test the shooting abilities and fitness of those who compete.
Preparation
Reach New Heights with Climbing Strength Training
Proficiency in climbing is yet another physical skill that you need to master for the road ahead. These exercises can help you build strength for climbing.
Preparation
Discovery’s “Master of Arms”
Forged in Fire is one of our favorite TV shows, so when we heard that Discovery was starting...
Gear
Review: RAVPower 25,000mAh Solar Power Bank
The RAVPower 25,000mAh Solar Power Bank is an outdoor-oriented battery pack with a huge capacity of 25,000 milliamp-hours (mAh) and a built-in solar panel.
Gear
Zubin Axe Review: You Can’t Axe for More
The Zubin Axe Complete Kit is a 5-foot multi-tool survival staff that comes with six different heads — axe, spear, saw, shovel, frog gig, and slingshot.