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
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.
Survival
Survival Scenarios: Storm Evacuation Decision
If you found yourself at work with a hurricane rapidly approaching, would you wait out the storm at the office or risk driving to get home to your family?
Preparation
Prep Your Pup: Readying Your Dog for Survival
Although caring for a dog in a survival situation is an added responsibility, with preparation your four-legged friend can be one of your greatest assets.
Preparation
Video: Fire-Carved Log Furniture
This two-part video series from Advoko MAKES shows how to use cutting, drilling, and burning to create "fire-carved" log furniture for your campsite.
Survival
How to Survive a Financial Crisis
A systemic financial disaster like the 2008 housing market collapse differs from other calamities. Are you ready to survive a financial crisis?
Transportation
RecoilTV: 2018 Gambler 500 Rally
For the 2018 Gambler 500 off-road rally, RECOIL supported three other vehicle teams led by friends from SIG, Salient Arms, and Noveske.
Preparation
Operation Dark Winter: Weaponized Smallpox
The goal of terrorism is to exploit areas of vulnerability. Operation: Dark Winter serves as a stark reminder that our nation will always be under attack.
Survival
Daniel Lombard Spotlight – True Grit
We sat down with Daniel Lombard to understand the poaching underworld, survival in the Africa bush, and the challenges of Chicago police work.