Articles by
Patrick McCarthy
Patrick McCarthy is former 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
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.
Survival
Video: Distilling Water with Two Glass Bottles
In the following video, YouTuber NightHawkInLight shows how to distill drinkable water from seawater using two standard-sized glass bottles.
Gear
Review: PWS MK107 MOD 2-M 7.62×39 Pistol
Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) has combined the usefulness of the 7.62x39 in a compact and trusted platform with their newly upgraded MK107 MOD 2-M Pistol.
Gear
Pocket Preps: Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK)
An individual first aid kit, or IFAK, can give you the tools you need to stop blood loss and save lives — including your own.
Preparation
Fluid Thinking: Long-Term Water Storage for Survival
Our world is in a water shortage crisis due to climate change, pollution, and other factors. Long-term water storage can help you prepare for disasters.
Preparation
Reader’s Tip: Quick-Access Clothing
One of our readers emailed us about a lesson he learned when his sleep was interrupted: always have quick-access clothing ready for nighttime emergencies.
Gear
Review: SOG TOC 20 Backpack
The SOG TOC 20 backpack is the middle child of the SOG pack family. It features a 20-liter capacity, a smooth profile, and lots of organized gear storage.