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
New: TOPS Dicer Kitchen Knives
It's always a good idea to have a general-purpose camp knife handy, but these tools often fall...
Preparation
Safe Haven: How to Buy Your Ideal Bug-Out Property
Selection of a great rural bug-out property begins by determining the distance you think you can travel when SHTF. This can can serve as a rally point for your family to reunite.
Gear
New: Grey Ghost Gear RRS Transport Bag
The team at Grey Ghost Gear have released their own take on the go-bag, known as the RRS Transport Bag. This duffel-style bag was developed at the behest of LEOs and First Responders.
Survival
Food for Thought: How Long Can You Survive on Multi-Vitamins?
A supply of glucose and multi-vitamins can help you avoid the dangers of near-total starvation during a disaster. You don't always need a sandwich to survive.
Gear
Review: Big Frig Denali Pro Cooler
A rotomolded cooler can help you store food in an emergency, or while hunting or camping. We tested the Big Frig Denali Pro to see how it compares to more expensive coolers.
Survival
Growing Up Off the Grid
In this film created by VICE and Amazon Prime Video, Maddie Roark explains how her upbringing on a remote homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains has helped her see the value of independence.
Preparation
Hot and Bothered: Surviving Heat & Humidity
Heat can create a very dangerous situation if you’re not ready. Know the environment, plan accordingly, and be aware of the warning signs.
Preparation
Video: Building an Effective Signal Fire
Producing smoke from a signal fire isn't necessarily as simple as throwing a few green fronds onto your existing campfire. You may only have one shot at signaling, so make it count.