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
Review: DGT Shadrach Neck Knife
The DGT Shadrach is a compact neck knife made from 154CM steel, and it features a FireCord handle wrap and integrated ferrocerium rod fire-starter.
Gear
Shrink Your Drink: Collapsible Water Bottle Buyer’s Guide
Once you drink every drop, hard plastic or metal water bottles get lighter, but not smaller. These collapsible water bottles compress when not in use.
Preparation
PDF Guide: Norway’s Approach to Emergency Preparedness
This English-language PDF published by the Norwegian government outlines basic gear suggestions and emergency preparedness tips for citizens.
Preparation
4 DIY Survival Uses for Altoids Tins
We take a look at a handful of projects you can do with Altoids tins using items you probably have sitting around the house.
Gear
Buyer’s Guide: Hoodies
Hoodies are warm enough to keep us from catching a chill, but light enough so that we aren’t suffering in our own personal saunas.
Survival
Mommy, I’m Scared: 5 Keys to Children’s Fears
Going off-grid with children on board can present a myriad of problems. One of your greatest concerns will be how to cope with children’s fear reactions.
Preparation
Review: Valley Food Storage Freeze Dried Meals
We tested the Everything Family Emergency Pack from Valley Food Storage. It's contains 8 pounds of freeze-dried food for a total of 100 servings.
Preparation
The No-B.S. Paramedic Guide to 3 Common Injuries
We asked a Special Operations Combat Medic how he’d tackle three common trauma situations that our readers may someday face with minimal medical equipment.