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.
Survival
Crucial Steps to Survive Catastrophic Flooding
Learn essential preparations and safety measures during catastrophic flooding, and post-flood actions to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Preparation
Potential Threats and Benefits Of AI
What is Artificial Intelligence, and how will you be affected? We examine potential treats and benefits of AI technology.
Preparation
Practical Precision
Patrick Diedrich details the lessons he learned during the two day long range shooting course hosted by South Coast Long Gunner.
Gear
Zero Tolerance Gets Snappy – Checking out the ZT 0512
Zero Tolerance doesn’t mess around, and neither does the new ZT 0512 automatic. It’s built like a tank but handles like a sports car, with a snappy side-opening action, Cru-Wear steel, and a micarta-titanium handle combo that walks the line between rugged and refined. After weeks of hard use, this knife still begs to be put to work.
Survival
Book Review: Bushcraft Kid
Join Reuben Bolieu for a review of Bushcraft Kid written by Dan Wowak. A bushcraft book for kids that appeals to all ages.
Preparation
Editor’s Letter – Rooted In Resilience
Patrick Diedrich introduces Recoil Offgrid Issue 68, Homestead, with a message about resilience and self-reliance.
Preparation
CANCON Arizona 2025 After Action Report
Check out what happened at CANCON Arizona 2025! We take a closer look at some exciting key event highlights.