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.

Surviving the Unthinkable: Lessons from The Balkan Wars

'The SHTF Anthology' by Selco Begovic explores the stark realities of survival during the Balkan Wars, offering crucial insights.

Emergency Communications: Baofeng and Beyond

Dean Freeman takes the guesswork out of which handheld radio is the best for emergency communications in this comprehensive breakdown.

Flicker Feather and Scout Feather

Outdoor Element is ramping up to produce and ship their new Flicker Feather and Scout Feather knives. We look at the key details here.

Triangular Bandage: More Than A Dozen Uses

Doctor and best selling author, Joe Alton MD describes over a dozen different ways a triangular bandage can be used to treat injuries.

Survival Skills and Overlanding – Patrick McCarthy on the Anderson Overland Podcast

In Episode 66, the Anderson Overland Podcast delves into the world of survival skills with Patrick McCarthy. Discover the essentials for off-grid living and prepare for the unpredictable with wisdom from the editor-in-chief of Recoil Offgrid Magazine.

Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK): Ultimate Guide

Howling winds and bone-shattering waves crash against the moonlit shore. Trees bend and uproot from the earth....

Review: Slip-Joint Knives

Knife expert Mike Searson breaks down the pros, cons and price points of several iconic slip-joint knives.

Hazard 4: Jeep Molded Storage Headliners

We took a look at the Hazard 4 Headliners during SHOT Show 2024, including its specs and storage capabilities.