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.

Overland: Project Guide to Offroad, Bug Out and Overlanding Vehicles

Explore the wild with "Overland: Project Guide to Offroad, Bug Out and Overlanding Vehicles." Pre-order now to inspire your next adventure!

Raul Martinez Jr. Spotlight: Rogue Methods

Raul Martinez Jr. Talks About Survival Lessons Learned from the Mean Streets of Chicago, the Iraq War, and Beyond

What If You’re Stranded On A Flooded Jeep Trail?

We ask survival and overlanding experts Kevin Estela and Rick Stowe what they would do if they were stranded on a flooded jeep trail.

FROG.PRO’s Custom Mantracking Kit

Founder and Chief Tracking Instructor of Hull's Tracking School, Kyt Lyn Walken, discusses the benefits of FROG.PRO's tactical gear.

Shedding Light on Safety: The Benefits of LED Vehicle Lighting

We used Oracle Lighting to help illustrate the benefits of LEDs, and why you shouldn't over look this simple vehicle upgrade.

Raw Wilderness Navigation: Navigating Without Tools

No map? No Compass? No problem! Learn how to find your way through the wilderness by navigating without tools.

Field Ready Gear – August 2023 Edition

A quick look at some of the latest survival and preparedness gear.

“HOW NOT TO DIE”: Laura Zerra’s Guide to Wilderness Survival

Follow renowned survivalist Laura Zerra as she discusses her most important advice on how to stay alive when things take a turn for the worst.