Articles by
Patrick Diedrich
Gear
Night Vision: Armasight’s PVS-14 “Starter Kit”
We take a closer look at the all-in-one night vision kit put together by Armasight. Includes PVS-14's, a Team Wendy Helmet, and more.
Preparation
Carleigh Fairchild Discusses Her Time on the TV Show Alone
Carleigh Fairchild discusses her time on the TV Show Alone and how she has learned to thrive in the wilderness.
Preparation
Foot Care in Off-The-Grid Situations: When Your Dogs are Howling
Without properly taking care of your feet, a situations can go from bad to worse. Learn how to keep your dogs from howling.
Preparation
Book Review: Design Any Disaster
Review and discussion of "Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency".
Survival
Going It Alone: Exclusive Interviews with History Channel’s Alone Contestants
We interviewed four participants from the History Channel TV Series Alone about their experiences, gear, and survival lessons learned.
Gear
Foraging Satchel: A Compact Bag For Identifying And Collecting Wild Edibles
We take a look at a foraging satchel named after the famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, and loaded with useful tools.
Gear
Field Ready Gear – October 2023 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
Medicinal Herb Garden: Grow Your Own Backyard Pharmacy
Joe Alton, MD. gives pointers to grow your own beautiful, sustainable, and versatile medicinal herb garden in your own backyard.