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.
Transportation
RECOILtv: Honda Monkey and Africa Twin Motorcycles
Light and maneuverable motorcycles might prove to be better bug-out vehicles for urban environments where trucks and SUVs would get stuck in gridlock.
Preparation
Infographic: 15 Hackable IoT Devices
How many devices in your house are currently connected to the internet? These Internet of Things (IoT) devices pose potential security vulnerabilities.
Gear
Bag Drop: The Commuter Backpack
With the items in this backpack, I’m ready to deal with most everyday inconveniences as well as more serious vehicle-based emergency situations.
Survival
Reader’s Survival Story: Lessons from Living Out of a Car
While working on my college degree living out of a car for two years, I learned how to truly survive in the modern world without housing.
Survival
Video: A Year in the Life of an Off-Grid Grandfather
This documentary gave us a renewed appreciation for the persistent, self-reliant mindset that allowed this elderly man to thrive while living off the grid.
Preparation
Review: 10 Survival Books for Children & Families
Finding decent survival books for adults is a challenge, much less ones for kids. Here we’re going to dive into 10 different survival books for children and families.
Preparation
Infographic: Privacy Concerns in Smart Cities
Like it or not, technology continues to play an ever-increasing role in the privacy concerns of our...
Survival
Self-Defense Takeaways from Real-Life Violent Encounters
When it comes to self-defense, a smart person learns from their own experiences, and a truly wise one learns from the experiences of others. With this in mind, we assembled a panel of martial arts experts.