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
One Track Mind: Craig Caudill’s Tracking Fundamentals
Tracking is a science. The concepts can be measured, repeated and are taught in Craig Caudill's Tracking Fundamentals course.
Transportation
Mil Spec Overland: Comforts of an RV on an LMTV
Global Expedition Vehicles’ Pangea-LT offers the comforts of an RV on a mil spec overland LMTV 4x4 military truck chassis.
Preparation
Vugrek’s Cell Phone Gun: A Glimpse into Clandestine Firearms
Explore the intriguing world of clandestine firearms with a deep dive into the design and history of Vugrek's cell phone gun.
Preparation
Crafting the Ideal Wilderness Saw: A Guide From Expert Joe Price
Learn how to craft the ideal wilderness saw with insights from outdoor expert Joe Price and YouTube channel 'In Forests and Lands'.
Survival
Mountain Survival: A Realistic Take on Wilderness Preparedness
Explore the practical lessons and key survival tips from Laura Zerra on the Decivilized video "Mountain Survival".
Preparation
Fugitive On the Run: The Importance of Security and Survival Training
Analysis of the ongoing manhunt for a fugitive on the run, Danelo Cavalcante, who recently armed himself with a stolen rifle.
Gear
RANGE-R Card FLEX = Passive Range Finding
Overview of the RANGE-R Card FLEX by Black Hills Designs, its unique features, benefits, and how it stands out in the field.
Preparation
Michael Neiger: Heeding the Call, A Journey into the Wild
An exclusive interview with Michael Neiger, retired Michigan State Police officer and founder of Michigan Backcountry Search And Rescue.