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
Infographic: Hacking the Mind with Social Engineering
If you don't recognize the warning signs, malicious individuals may use social engineering manipulation techniques to take advantage of you.
Preparation
Tips for Efficiently Packing Your Bug-Out Bag
Packing a backpack is a simple concept, but don’t take its simplicity lightly. It’s essential to properly organize the survival gear in your bug-out bag.
Survival
Fire Starting with Flint and… Bamboo?
If someone told you the flint and steel method could be done with bamboo instead of steel, you might think they're pulling your leg. Nevertheless, it works.
Survival
Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Surviving a Coup D’état
Getting swept up in the political, civil, and financial turbulence of a coup d’état is no different than being in the path of a tornado.
Gear
Review: Benchmade Pardue Hunter Knife
The new fixed-blade Benchmade Pardue Hunter is experienced designer Mel Pardue's first contribution to the company's Hunt line of knives.
Survival
What If a Coup Occurs During Your Vacation Abroad?
This edition of "What If?" poses the question: How would you respond if you’re on vacation overseas when a violent coup breaks out?
Gear
Review: Grey Ghost Gypsy Backpack
The Grey Ghost Gypsy is a waxed canvas backpack with a subdued appearance that blends in to urban environments better than traditional tactical gear.
Gear
Kukri Buyer’s Guide – Ahead of the Curve
With a distinct forward-facing curvature and a function halfway between machete and hatchet, the kukri is an excellent multipurpose blade for survivalists.