Articles by

Nicholas Italiano

Nicholas Italiano is the Associate Editor for Recoil Offgrid. A dedicated writer, outdoor professional, and survival skills enthusiast, he combines strong writing ability with real-world expertise in wilderness and urban survival, ecology, wildlife, and ecosystem management. His passion for the natural world began in childhood through family trips to America’s National Parks and Northeast preserves. This early interest led to advanced academic training, earning a B.S. in Environmental Science and an M.S. in Environmental Policy. Nick continually sharpens his skills through hands-on field experience and professional training in both urban and wilderness survival. He also holds certifications in first aid, wilderness first aid, herbalism, and foraging. His writing emphasizes practical skills development, honest gear evaluations, and bridging the gap between urban and wilderness preparedness.

Urban EDC

Join Nick Italiano for an overview of building an effective Urban EDC Survival Kit utilizing gray man principles.

Glow Rhino’s Fermi 2 Battlbox Exclusive

It's Knife of the Week time again! This week Nick Italiano shares the Battlbox exclusive Glow Rhino Fermi 2 and knife so hot its Radioactive.

Blade Show Texas 2025: Video

Join Patrick Diedrich for a special edition of Offgrid Podcast for interviews with knife makers from his trip to Blade Show Texas 2025!

Skallywag’s Tactical Scorpion Pro

It's Knife of the Week Time! This week we are featuring the Skallywag Tactical Scorpion Pro, an Impressive multipurpose fixed blade that is low on price and high on quality!

Silcock Keys For Urban Survival

This week in Gear 101 we will be discussing on essential urban survival tool for accessing clean drinking water, the Silcock key!

Knives by Nuge Wicket XL

It's time for another knife of the week! This week we are featuring the Knives by Nuge Wicket XL. A fixed blade for everyday or the outdoors.

Toor Knives Jank Shank W

Recoil Offgrid Knife of the Week, The compact and functional Toor Knives Jank Shank W.

ASP Defender OC Spray Review

Check out Nick Italiano's review of the innovative, intuitive and easy to carry, ASP Defender Series of self-defense OC Spray