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
Protecting Our Water: Cybersecurity Threatens Water Safety
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems pose a dire threat to public safety. Discover the nature of these threats and how to secure safe water.
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.
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.