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.
Preparation
Best Flashlights For Tracking Man and Beast
Tracking instructor and certified anti poaching ranger, Kyt Lyn Walken, goes into a deep dive about flashlights used for tracking.
Gear
Review: Orange Knives
In this review, knife connoisseur, Mike Searson, discusses the finer details and nuances of orange knives.
Gear
Ignik FireCan: Bringing The Heat
We review the Ignik FireCan Deluxe Propane Fire Pit & Grill, showcasing a variety of its capabilities and potential setups.
Preparation
Survival Rifles: Positional Rifle Shooting
Armed with his trusty Ruger 10/22, Kevin Estela explains how to train effectively by taking comfort out of the equation.
Survival
Let It Snow: Cold Weather Tips
Survival expert Reuben Bolieu breaks down several important cold weather tips that will help keep you warm during a winter adventure.
Preparation
The Final Weapon: Gamut Resolutions
Offgrid Editor Patrick McCarthy discusses lessons learned while attending Gamut Resolutions' Tactical Carbine and Pistol Course.
Preparation
Book Review: “The Survival Medicine Handbook”
Dr. Dave Miller gives us the 411 on "The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Help is NOT on the Way".
Preparation
Hydroponic Gardening: Indoor Survival Food
Richard Duarte, author of "Surviving Doomsday", gives an in-depth look at hydroponic gardening and how you can get started.