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.

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.

Review: Orange Knives

In this review, knife connoisseur, Mike Searson, discusses the finer details and nuances of orange knives.

Ignik FireCan: Bringing The Heat

We review the Ignik FireCan Deluxe Propane Fire Pit & Grill, showcasing a variety of its capabilities and potential setups.

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.

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.

The Final Weapon: Gamut Resolutions

Offgrid Editor Patrick McCarthy discusses lessons learned while attending Gamut Resolutions' Tactical Carbine and Pistol Course.

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".

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.