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, spending the better part of two years deployed to the Middle East. 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
Challenge Facilitates Capability
Senior Editor, Patrick Diedrich introduces RECOIL OFFGRID Issue 70 discussing the Undisclosed Event and his trip into the Jungle.
Preparation
Editor’s Letter – Sending the Right Signals
I don’t think I’m going out on a limb when I say most of us have a...
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.