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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
Infographic: Backyard Gardening Tips for Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
Emergency preparedness isn't just about turning your home into an unassailable fortress with perimeter defenses and an...
Survival
iPhone 14 Adds Satellite SOS and Crash Detection Features
This week, Apple announced some new emergency preparedness capabilities for the iPhone 14: automatic car crash detection and satellite SOS.
Transportation
Steelhouse Fabrication: Cost-Effective Custom Overland Trailers
Steelhouse Fabrication has developed a series of kitchen and sleeper modules to convert any basic cargo trailer into a DIY overland trailer.
Gear
Gatorz Marauder Ballistic Eyewear
The Gatorz Marauder is built from CNC-machined aluminum with a thinner temple design for enhanced peripheral awareness.
Preparation
Smoke Alarms: An Overlooked Emergency Prep
Smoke alarms are an emergency preparedness tool every house has, but one that we rarely think about... unless one is beeping at 3 a.m.
Preparation
Video: Forgotten Weapons Tests ArcFlash Labs EMG-02 Coilgun
The ArcFlash Labs EMG-02 is a "10-stage medium voltage capacitor augmented fully-automatic coilgun" that fires solid steel projectiles.
Gear
Kitanica Scorpion Lumbar Pack
The new Kitanica Scorpion lumbar pack was an immediate hit on Kickstarter, reaching fully-funded status in only 5 hours.
Gear
Taming the 12-Gauge: Vang Comp Remington 870
We set out to improve the performance of our Remington 870 pump shotgun with upgrades from Vang Comp Systems, Mesa Tactical, and more.