Articles by
Patrick Diedrich
Patrick Diedrich is the Editorial Content Director at Recoil Offgrid and a retired Army Sergeant First Class who spent over a decade in uniform as a Cavalry Scout and Recruiter, deploying twice to Iraq. Since hanging up the uniform, he's earned two master's degrees, served as a Search and Rescue Training Officer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, run a consulting forestry business, a custom knife shop, and earned certifications in everything from incident command and aviation safety, to hazmat awareness and fiber optics. He brings a practitioner's perspective to every piece he writes.
Survival
Desert Survival: Sand, Fire, and the Art of Stayin’ Alive
In the eastern foothills of the Galiuro Mountains in Arizona, on a ranch that has been in...
Events
Locked & Loaded for Justice
On a brisk February morning in Mesa, Arizona, Americans from across the country gathered for what might...
Preparation
Review of The Hanging Creek Chronicles: Shadows of Martial Law
The Premise When the Constitution becomes a casualty and martial law sweeps the nation, survival means more than...
Events
They Row So No Veteran Rows Alone
Team Foar the Brave launches June 6 from Monterey, CA. Their destination is Kauai, Hawaii. Their mission is veteran suicide prevention. Here's why it matters — and how you can help.
Preparation
Emergency Preparedness Guide for Prepping
Stay ready for emergencies with our comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Guide. Build confidence and essential survival skills today.
Preparation
Troysgate: Training for Real Life Encounters
There are training programs that improve skill and others that improve judgment. Then, there is Troysgate, which...
DIY
Tactical Shotgun: Upgrading Your Remington 1100
Few projects feel more personal than working on a firearm that has been around as long as...
Gear
Top Brass Debuts at SHOT Show 2026
The new RECOIL Group “Top Brass” award debuted at SHOT Show 2026, sending Senior Editors across the show floor to identify equipment with real operational value. RECOIL OFFGRID selected three winners: Dark Energy’s Poseidon XL power bank, Sunshine Safety First Aid’s BRIK Micro IFAK, and the Iron Ethos/Seamartec Orion Hatchet.