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
Editor’s Letter
Check out Patrick McCarthy's Editor's Letter detailing the content of issue 64 of Recoil Offgrid Magazine.
Survival
Surviving Total Collapse: The Balkan War
Join Patrick Diedrich for his eye opening interview with Survival Instructor, Author, and Balkan War Survivor Selco Begovic
Preparation
The Warrior’s Path: Interview with Rich Graham
Our conversation with Rich Graham, former Navy SEAL and founder of Full Spectrum Warriors, for an enlightening approach to being prepared.
Gear
Hands On: Clean Water To Go with the Grayl Geopress
Join us as we take a hands on look at the new 24oz Grayl GeoPress Ti water purifier. This versatile tool effectively filters water and more.
Gear
Kimber CDS9: A Contender in Concealed Carry Firearms
Kimber introduces the CDS9, a micro-compact, high-capacity addition to their concealed carry lineup.
Preparation
Book Review: The SHTF Anthology by Selco Begovic
We took a look at Selco Begovic's book SHTF Anthology: Lessons from the Balkan War which gives a unique perspective and survival in war zones.
Preparation
Lockdown: Preparedness Measures for School Shootings
Emergency Manager Mark Linderman discusses a topic that urgently needs more understanding: school shootings.
Gear
Low Vis Gear: How Low Can You Go?
Tom Marshall proves what we've always suspected: it's not the size, but how you use it that counts! Check out his low vis gear loadout.