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
Book Review: “Gray Man: Camouflage For Crowds, Cities, and Civil Crisis”
The term “gray man” has been around for a long time and references an individual who can blend into his or her surroundings to not draw attention.
Gear
Review: 3 EDC Knife Sharpeners
Being able to restore a blade to shaving-sharp condition is always valuable. These three pocket-sized knife sharpeners can help you maintain that edge.
Survival
Vanishing Act: 5 Tips for Surviving a Kidnapping
The likelihood of being the victim of a kidnapping or abduction may be relatively low, but the severity of its consequences make it important to consider.
Gear
Take Your Best Shot: Prepper’s Slingshot Roundup
Photos by Sally Janich What do you get when you combine one of the greatest industrial advances in...
Gear
OffGridBox Solar Water Purification System
A Boston-based company known as OffGridBox has developed a system that gathers electricity from solar panels and purifies water for up to 1,500 people.
Preparation
Doug Marcaida Spotlight – Into the Fire
We interviewed Doug Marcaida between filming episodes of "Forged In Fire" regarding the hit show, martial arts, and his attitude toward survival.
Survival
Power Grid Disaster Q&A – Ted Koppel, Author of “Lights Out”
Ted Koppel, author of the NY Times Bestselling book "Lights Out," studied the power grid and analyzed the possibility of a targeted cyberattack against it.
Survival
Review: 10 Emergency Apps for iOS and Android
Staying connected is a crucial part of surviving a natural or manmade disaster. These mobile applications can provide comms, navigation, and emergency info.