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.
Preparation
Book Review: “Cyber Mercenaries: The State, Hackers, and Power”
"Cyber Mercenaries: The State, Hackers, and Power" by Tim Maurer is a Marianas Trench deep dive into a very new field of study: global hacktivism.
Gear
Review: Holosun HE510C-GR Elite Green Dot Sight
Holosun recently released the HE510C-GR as part of its Elite green dot sight series. We tested and evaluated this new open reflex sight.
Gear
Reader’s Get-Home Bag Loadout: Russ from Virginia
Russ, a 68-year-old Army veteran, told us about his new get-home bag and shared a breakdown of the gear loadout it contains.
Survival
Video: Rudiger Roll Fire-Starter
The Rudiger roll is named after German survival instructor Rüdiger Nehberg, but legend has it that this friction fire method was developed by WWII POWs.
Preparation
Managing Dehydration: A Thirst for Knowledge
By managing our water intake to meet the demands of activity and the losses of fluid, we can avoid dehydration and prepare to perform at peak levels.
Gear
Watch Your Back: Backpack Armor Buyer’s Guide
These backpack armor panels can help you protect your loved ones in case every parent’s nightmare becomes your reality.
Preparation
Video: Making an 18th-Century Onion Pie
Onion pie may sound like a disgusting type of dessert, but it's actually a savory entree that dates back to the 18th century.
Survival
Sticking Points: Creating Improvised Spear Heads
The spear is perhaps the first man-made weapon, and it's just as effective today as it was in the days of primitive man, especially with varying heads.