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
Survival Scenarios: Desert Road Breakdown
If your vehicle broke down on a remote desert road in 120°F heat, would you stay with the vehicle and take shelter or set out on foot to call for help?
Survival
Off-the-Grid Dentistry
If you develop severe dental problems in a survival situation, what can you do? If no dentistry or medical help is available, you may be in a world of hurt.
Gear
New: Danner Trail 2650 Lightweight Hiking Shoes
Danner has paid homage to the Pacific Crest Trail with its latest ultralight hiking shoe release, dubbed the Trail 2650 after the famous route's distance.
Preparation
Storm Preparedness Lessons from Hurricane Irma Responders
We asked two search and rescue experts about their experiences in the wake of Hurricane Irma, and discussed applications of these storm prepping lessons.
Gear
Defeat the Darkness: Survival Headlamp Buyer’s Guide
A headlamp naturally follows your view and frees up your hands for important survival tasks. We reviewed 12 headlamps in this RECOIL OFFGRID buyer's guide.
Preparation
Fire Suppression 101: Protect Your Home from Wildfires
Protecting your home from fire should go beyond the standard smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Wildfires are swift, voracious, and devastating.
Survival
Thomas Coyne Spotlight – Never Tell Me the Odds
After escaping an upbringing of extreme poverty and violence, Thomas Coyne set out to teach others how to overcome the struggles of survival.
Preparation
4 Bushcraft Books for Your Inner Woodsman
These four bushcraft books cover an immense amount of outdoor information, making them helpful additions to for your SHTF library.