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, 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.
Events
Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands
Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, a ring of palm-fringed coral in the central Pacific where...
Survival
The ACE in Your Pocket
Learn the importance of conflict de-escalation in armed self-defense. Equip yourself with skills to avoid unnecessary confrontations.
Preparation
Review of Bunker: Building for the End Times
Bunker delves into societal fears and consumerism. Discover what motivates the prepper mentality across continents.
Events
Offgrid Adventures: Shoshone Falls and Sleeping Giant
Explore Shoshone Falls, the Niagara of the West, with its stunning 212-foot plunge and Connecticut's legendary Sleeping Giant.
Survival
Ahead of the Crowd
Unpack the complexities of civil unrest. Understand its growth and what the statistics reveal about participation and safety.
Featured
Review of Calm in Chaos: A Modern Parent’s Guide to School Emergencies
Discover Calm in Chaos in our book review. A vital guide for parents facing emergencies with composure when it matters most.
Gear
Desert Bound With GRAYL
Navigate the challenges of the desert with GRAYL. Essential skills and tools can make a monumental difference.