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.
Gear
Widener’s “Epic Water Filter Test” Lives Up to Its Name
In this "Epic Water Filter Test," Widener's passed contaminated water through 17 filters and purifiers, and had the resulting samples tested at an independent lab.
Gear
New: BioLite National Preparedness Month Bundles
BioLite's emergency bundles will be available only during September, and are designed to help users cope with storms, power outages, and other common disasters.
Survival
No Rain Delay: Fire-Starting Tips for Wet Weather
Lighting a fire in the rain can be difficult, but it’s achievable if you don’t get discouraged. These fire-starting tips for wet weather can help.
Survival
Survival Scenarios: Short-Term Mobility vs. Long-Term Capability
There's a delicate balance between mobility and capability in any survival scenario. With too much gear, you'll move slowly, but with not enough, you'll be left unprepared.
Transportation
Drones for Disaster Preparedness
Drones can be valuable tools for information-gathering in a disaster, allowing you to build a defensive perimeter based on real-time reconnaissance.
Gear
Review: Goal Zero Yeti 400 Portable Power Station
In the heart of the Goal Zero Yeti 400 lies a 12-volt, 33-amp/hour sealed lead-acid AGM battery, developed for military aircraft where weight and safety are important.
Preparation
Boilo – A Classic Campfire Cocktail
Dan Wowak of Coalcracker Bushcraft shared his family's boilo recipe on his YouTube channel. This coal miner's cocktail is easy to make over a campfire.
Gear
Solo Stove Titan Wood-Burning Stove
In the latest RECOILtv Mail Call episode, Billy Birdzell gives a quick review of the Solo Stove Titan wood-burning camp stove and matching 1800 pot.