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
Video: Making a Removable Pot Bail Hanger
With steel cable and two ferrules, Lonnie shows how to make a removable pot bail hanger that will fit any piece of camping cookware with a rolled rim.
Preparation
RECOILweb: How to Use Pepper Spray
You can’t shoot every threat you run into. When used correctly, OC spray (aka pepper spray) tends to work very well as a less-lethal self-defense tool.
Gear
Snow Peak Entry Pack Tent & Tarp
Snow Peak Entry Pack Tent & Tarp is a new-for-2018 shelter package that combines the advantages of an open-air tarp with an enclosed sleeping area.
Gear
Fire at Will: Fire-Starter Buyer’s Guide
No matter the season, hypothermia can quickly set in as a result of rain, wind chill, or nightfall. Starting a fire is the cornerstone of warmth.
Preparation
Covering Your Assets: Legal & Financial Prepping
Forward thinking, preparing for the unexpected, and contingency planning is what prepping is all about. This applies to legal and financial preps as well.
Gear
New: TOPS Operator Seven Knife
TOPS Knives introduced a take on the classic American fighting knife, the Operator Seven. It has a sharp piercing point, fuller, and prominent double guard.
Survival
Survival Scenarios: Gear Quality or Quantity
Do you bias your survival gear towards a smaller number of top-of-the-line tools, or would you rather diversify with more gear at the expense of longevity?
Preparation
Video: Making Survival Soap from Yucca and Creosote
Hand sanitizer, soap, and shampoo will eventually run out in a survival situation. This video shows how to make natural soap from yucca and creosote plants.