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.
Transportation
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.
Gear
Rimfire Pocket Pistols
Contributor Mike Searsons gives us the breakdown of several iconic rimfire pocket pistols as well as their pros and cons.
Preparation
Engineered Unrest: The DIY Occupation Guide
The DIY Occupation Guide is circulating the web, instructing dissidents on how to implement nefarious tactics.
Gear
Projectile Protectors – Part II: Ballistic Helmets
Offgrid contributor Alexander Castiglione discusses the nuances of brain armor, discussing key features of ballistic helmets.
Preparation
The Objective: BRVO Tactical’s Reconnaissance Class
Armed with mission essential gear, we honed our reconnaissance capabilities at BRVO Tactical's course, "The Objective."
Preparation
What If: You’re Stranded After A Bush Plane Crash?
We asked two experts, Caleb Stillians and Kevin Estela, what they would do if their bush plane crashed in the Alaskan Wilderness.
Gear
CANCON AZ 2024 VIP Bag: The Ultimate Gear Unpack
We unpack the 2024 CANCON Arizona VIP Bag for a quick look at what a lucky few scored for their firearms collection.
Gear
Book Review: “The Guerrilla’s Guide to the Baofeng Radio”
Contributor Friedrich Seiltgen gives us the 411 on NC Scouts book "The Guerrilla's Guide to the Baofeng Radio."