Articles by

Patrick Diedrich

Patrick Diedrich is the Editor-in-Chief at Recoil Offgrid and a retired Army Sergeant First Class who spent over a decade in uniform as a Cavalry Scout and Recruiter, spending the better part of two years deployed to the Middle East. 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.

Trinity Site, New Mexico

Discover the history of the Trinity Site, the location of the first atomic bomb detonation. Experience its lasting legacy today.

The Hive: Sneakreaper’s New San Jacinto Home Base

Sneakreaper Industries opened The Hive, its new San Jacinto headquarters, with a two-day grand opening. Ed Calderon's crew built a merch store, podcast studio, and sparring gym under one roof, plus a full slate of survival and self-defense classes. Here's what opening weekend looked like.

Kearny Fallout Meter

Learn about the Kearny Fallout Meter, a dependable survival tool tested by experts for accurate radiation measurement.

Rowing For Your Life

Second place in the World's Toughest Row was never the point. The last two and a half miles were, and so were the veterans Foar the Brave rowed 2,800 miles to reach.

Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands

Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, a ring of palm-fringed coral in the central Pacific where...

Spycraft

Explore the art of escape with survival skills from a former CIA officer. Learn counter-custody techniques and boost confidence.

The ACE in Your Pocket

Learn the importance of conflict de-escalation in armed self-defense. Equip yourself with skills to avoid unnecessary confrontations.

Review of Bunker: Building for the End Times

Bunker delves into societal fears and consumerism. Discover what motivates the prepper mentality across continents.