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.

Projectile Protectors – Part I: Armor Plates

In the first installment of 'Projectile Protectors', contributor Alexander Castiglione discusses the nuances of armor plates.

Field Ready Gear – June 2024 Edition

Discover the latest in survival gear with our monthly 'Gear Up' Series. Each edition brings you a selection of the items we find interesting.

10/22 Takedown Pack

Offgrid Senior Editor Patrick McCarthy shares his 10/22 Takedown pack loadout, which is geared towards the casual outdoor adventure.

Book Review: The Citizen Manual Series

The Professional Citizen Project has several "Citizen Manual's" available to help level up your tactical skills as a civilian.

Review of the Black Bunker BM8 Foldable Air Rifle

We take a closer look, including pro's, con's and performance, of the innovative and unique Black Bunker BM8.

Overland 4Runner: Part 3

We take a look at several useful upgrades for the Toyota 4Runner that are sure to give overlanding capabilities a boost.

Rimfire Pocket Pistols

Contributor Mike Searsons gives us the breakdown of several iconic rimfire pocket pistols as well as their pros and cons.

Engineered Unrest: The DIY Occupation Guide

The DIY Occupation Guide is circulating the web, instructing dissidents on how to implement nefarious tactics.