Patrick Mccarthy

Jan 12, 2025 | offgridweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

This article about cold weather fitness originally appeared in Issue 6 of our magazine. Warning! The exercises and content expressed in this column are for illustrative purposes only. Consult a licensed fitness trainer or medical professional before trying any physical activity or nutritional plan. Illustrations by Chris Bywater Subscribe Today and Save!Who enjoys spending time frolicking in frigid temperatures? Exactly.

Dec 23, 2024 | offgridweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

When you hear the phrase “fire escape”, you may think of the metal platforms and stairs mounted alongside multi-story apartment buildings. While that is a commonly-used term, there's a lot more to escaping a fire than simply climbing out a window and using the stairs. Unless you enjoy the thought of standing on the street in your pajamas while watching everything you own burn to a crisp, it's essential to plan ahead and prepare for a fire in your home.

Sep 27, 2024 | woodinville.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

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Feb 2, 2024 | offgridweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

If you're building an off-road or overland vehicle, lighting upgrades are almost certainly on your to-do list, and for good reason. Stock headlights can usually illuminate a dimly-lit road just fine, but if you're out on a treacherous trail in total darkness, the quality and placement of your vehicle's lighting becomes much more important.

Jan 2, 2024 | recoilweb.com | Patrick McCarthy |Patrick Mccarthy

The stock on your AR does a lot more work than you might give it credit for. It's essential for shooter comfort, stability, and recoil control, and as anyone who's inadvertently put a commercial buttstock on a milspec buffer tube can tell you, even a small amount of wobble can be extremely annoying. With this in mind, Magpul has developed a new design known as the Magpul DT stock. DT stands for Dual Tension, a reference to its new, enhanced length-of-pull locking mechanism.