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
Mil-Spec Brownies
We may laugh at these absurd rules for mil-spec brownies, but like other mil-spec products, they're held to a high standard. This standard ensures safety.
Preparation
Review: AquaPodKit Emergency Water Storage
If you've been following our daily posts here on OFFGRIDweb, you may recognize the name AquaPodKit. We...
Preparation
Hot Rock Boiling to Purify Water
Hot rock boiling is a simple and ancient technique that can destroy any nasty viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens in water—even if you don't have a pot.
Survival
Infographic: How to Survive Hypothermia
Given the heavy snowfall and considerable death toll of Winter Storm Jonas, now is the time to learn how to diagnose, treat, and survive hypothermia.
Survival
Survival Scenarios: Knife or Fire
You need to survive for 7 days in a freezing cold, damp forest in Alaska. If you only had a choice of one tool, which would it be: knife or fire starter?
Transportation
U.N. Emergency Recon Drones
Ford and DJI have partnered to launch the Drone-to-Vehicle Developer Challenge, and create an emergency recon drone system for use by the United Nations.
Survival
Morse Code & Why You Should Learn It
Learning Morse code is a valuable skill for any survivalist, but it's not exactly easy to pick up. This new online tool can help you learn it quickly.
Preparation
Washing Clothes Without Electricity
What's the best method of washing clothes without electricity? This DIY bucket washing machine is simple to construct, and gets the job done quickly.