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
Video: Building an Off-Grid Whole-House Fan
50 Acres & a Cabin recorded his steps for installing a powerful whole house fan into the loft of his off-grid home. The fan serves to flush out hot air at night.
Gear
Review: TPS Arms M6 Takedown – Rimfire & Scattergun Revamp
After WWII, the M6 Aircrew Survival Rifle was designed to help a downed pilot or crew forage for small game. The TPS Arms M6 is an improved version of this gun.
Transportation
Road Warrior: Tips for Traveling Safely With Your Family
We traveled 3,500 miles over nine days coast-to-coast with our entire family in tow. These preparedness, awareness, and gear tips helped us travel safely.
Transportation
Road Trip Safety – Part 2: Situational Awareness
Situational awareness helps us identify potential nearby trouble before it arrives. This sense of constant observation and analysis will make your family safer on the road.
Survival
Video: Being Prepared Should Lead to Action
In this video from Active Self Protection, John Correia analyzes footage of a defensive shooting in Brazil, and how it shows the value of being prepared.
Gear
Blazing Battles: How to Choose the Right Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguishers have been a staple in fire safety for the past century. You walk by them every day and pay little attention to the red cylinders until you need them.
Preparation
What’s the Buzz About? – An Intro to Beekeeping for Self-Sufficiency
This intro to beekeeping explains how to set up and maintain a hive. This generates honey for sale or barter, wax for waterproofing, and bees for pollination.
Gear
A Quick Look at PHLster Medical EDC Gear
The PHLster Pocket Emergency Wallet carries a compression wrap, gauze, hemostatic pad, and gloves. The Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier retains a TQ with strong elastic straps.