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
Pounding Pavement: Man-Tracking Skills for Urban Environments
Man-tracking can be used to great effect in urban environments. We tend to think of broken twigs in the woods, but it isn’t only useful in off-grid scenarios.
Gear
Pocket Preps: Neck Knives
Neck knives are quicker to deploy than pocket knives, because they're ready to go once yanked from around your neck. They're also accessible with both hands.
Preparation
Looking Back: How Hackers are Weaponized the U.S. Mail
In a warshipping attack, a victim organization receives a legitimate-looking package in the mail. However, a mini computer, antenna, and battery is hidden inside.
Preparation
Perishable Pills: Is it Safe to Consume Expired Medications?
Dr. David Miller discusses some of the issues to consider when taking expired medications that have been salvaged from their imminent demise during a disaster.
Gear
New: SunToWater Atmospheric Water Generator in Field Trials
SunToWater is conducting field trials to develop a solar-powered atmospheric water generator that can collect gallons of clean water per day.
Survival
Short Film: “The Last Lawless Land in America: Slab City”
Squatters took up residence on the abandoned land, now known as Slab City. It's owned by the state of California, but officials seem to have no interest in enforcing laws there.
Gear
Option Gray: How to Build a Secondary EDC Kit
Cody Martin of Option Gray explains the case for a "Tier 2" secondary EDC gear kit that's carried in a bag or pack that goes everywhere you do.
Survival
Securing Your Stash: Do’s and Don’ts of Traveling with Money
Wherever there’s money, there are complexities and danger. This is especially true for those who travel internationally through less secure countries.