Articles by
Patrick Diedrich
Patrick Diedrich is the Editor-in-Chief 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.
Preparation
Adversarial Mindset: Understand Criminals and Their Motivations
Former law enforcement officer, John Hearne, shares invaluable insights into the minds and motivations behind criminals.
Preparation
BRVO Tactical’s “The Solution”
Firearms aficionado Tom Marshall talks about his experience while attending BRVO Tactical's course "The Solution."
Preparation
What If You’re Surrounded by Aggressive Rioters?
We asked two experts, Joey Nickischer and Jason Squires, for their advice on what to do if we were surrounded by aggressive rioters.
Gear
NVGs To-Go: OTTE Gear’s V2 OG Helmet Bag
Check out the NVG loadout we use with a little help from OTTE Gear and their V2 OG Helmet Bag. Plenty of room for your nods and other items.
Gear
Field Ready Gear – April 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.
Preparation
Mastering Urban Defense: Essential Tactics for Modern Warfare
Urban warfare presents unique challenges and opportunities. We look at the art of urban defense, its history, and military strategies.
Preparation
Blood and Thunder: Reviving Primitive Wilderness Survival Skills
We joined the History Channel's "Alone: The Beast" contestant Phillip Leibel, on an immersive intro to primitive wilderness survival skills.
Preparation
Unconventional Battles: Impact of Guerrilla Tactics from the 1860s to Modern Conflicts
Weapons, gear and technology may have changed, but guerrilla tactics have remained the same throughout history.