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
Identifying and Treating Concussions
Concussions are brain injuries caused by a force applied to the head area. Any blow to the head, or even a slight fall, can cause a concussion.
Survival
Statistics of Survival: Analyzing 100 Hikers’ Survival Stories
Studying the mistakes and misfortunes of hikers' survival stories can often help us avoid these dangerous situations entirely.
Preparation
5 Ways Women Changed the Course of Prepping History
Time and time again, women have impacted prepping history and changed the way we prepare for emergencies. Today we'll examine female preppers of the past.
Gear
Pocket Preps: Knife Sharpener
A sharp knife is a safe knife — anyone who has ever struggled with a dull blade knows how dangerous it can be. These pocket-sized knife sharpeners can help.
Survival
How to Identify and Treat Thermal Burns
Burn classifications — first-, second-, or third-degree — can be used to assess the severity of the injury. Treating burns correctly will ensure healing.
Gear
BioLite HeadLamp 330
Recently, we learned that the pre-production HeadLamp we received had a defect. Fortunately, BioLite has already corrected this for all retail models.
Preparation
Roof Tap: How to Make & Install a Rain Barrel
If you want to store water in real quantities (like 55 gallons at a time) and replenish it continuously, you'll want to install a rain barrel kit at home.
Preparation
Looking Back: FEMA Report Admits Preparedness Failures
FEMA admits their approach to prepping has failed, and wants to change tactics. This is where the new "Cultures of Preparedness" strategy comes in.