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.
Gear
Bug Out Bag
This bug out bag list of essential gear can help you and your family become better prepared for a variety of emergency situations.
Gear
Gunfighter Design: Hard Use Tools for Serious People
When asked by Gunfighter Design to brutalize their latest blade and write about it, we respectfully oblige.
Preparation
Run to the Hills: What to Consider Before Moving to the Country
Escaping the chaos of the city by moving to the country is an appealing prospect for many, but there are several important things to consider.
Survival
Survival Botany: Six Lifesaving Plant Species
Survival botany can save your life in an emergency. Here we cover six of the most common edible plants in North America.
Preparation
Learn How To Build Your Own Forge
Create what you need, when you need it, by learning the basics of how to build your own blacksmithing forge.
Transportation
eMergency Transportation: eBikes Are For More Than Just Going Green
Motor assisted pedaling is great during the good times, but how do eBikes hold up during the worst? We use the QuietKat Warrior to find out.
Preparation
Looking Back: Free Online Masterclasses From Industry Leaders
The 2023 Outdoor Adventure Summit will host many world-class survival instructors, TV celebs, and outdoor industry leaders.
Survival
Indigenous Knowledge: How Four Children Survived the Amazon for 40 Days
Four Colombian children survived in the Amazon for 40 days. Here's what we can learn from their remarkable story.