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.
Preparation
The Final Weapon: Core Concepts of Concealed Carry
Lessons learned from the Core Pistol concealed carry class taught by lead instructor Chris Vermeer of Core Dynamics Firearms Training.
Preparation
What If: You’re Faced With a Modern-Day Witch Hunt?
We asked two experts, Cody Martin and J.E. Conery, what they would do if they were the target of a modern-day witch hunt.
Survival
Readers’ Survival Tips: British Bill
We asked our audience to submit their best survival tactics, techniques and procedures, and they did not disappoint!
Preparation
Naked and Afraid: The Naked Truth
Former Naked and Afraid Contestants discuss their experiences on TV’s most sensational survival show. Learn exclusive behind the scenes info.
Preparation
Share Your Survival Tips!
Do you have a survival tip you've been itching to tell the world? Let us know so we can share it with our audience!
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.