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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: Grow Fruit 365 Days a Year
The following graphic from Happy to Survive shares 12 different fruits that you can grow at home, all year round. It even gives planting and pruning tips.
Gear
New Knife: First Tactical Diamondback
We often sing the praises of high-end $250+ knives, and there's no doubt that they're nice to...
Preparation
Digital Security: How to Set Up a VPN
Digital security is of the utmost importance today, especially if you're a prepper or survivalist. We'll show you how to set up a VPN and protect yourself.
Survival
Veteran Faces Eviction After Living Off the Grid
Marine Corps combat veteran Tyler Truitt is being evicted from his property. Tyler says he wants to live off the grid, but the city has deemed this unsafe.
Preparation
Video: 10 Natural Tinder Materials
In this video, AlfieAesthetics shows a collection of natural fire tinder materials, ranging from pinecones and birch bark to fireweed and fungi.
Preparation
Cigar Etiquette & Anatomy
If you're interested in learning about cigar etiquette and anatomy, check out RECOIL's article, "Thank You for Smoking". It even includes cigar suggestions.
Gear
Conflict Forge Bowie Knife
The Rustick Knives Conflict Forge Bowie is crafted from a .50-cal gun barrel, 105mm shell casing, and teak wood from a WWII battleship deck.
Survival
Canada Wildfires Continue to Grow
Hundreds of firefighters have been working around the clock to slow the Canada wildfires, but the blaze has continued to grow to over 600 square miles.