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.

Hammerli Force B1 Review

We took the Hammerli Force B1 for a test drive. The results were amazing, but given the company, not unexpected.

The “Speed Ball” – A Pack Loaded for a Serious Fight

Tom Marshall breaks down a tactical grab-and-go pack. Dubbed the "Speed Ball", this 5.11 bag has everything an operator needs.

Book Review: The Way is in Training

Contributor, and firearms expert Nate Gerhart gives us a synopsys on Matthew Little's book, "The Way is in Training"

What If: You’re Caught Up in a Drone Attack?

Tracking expert Freddy Osuna, and drone expert Christopher M. Rance discuss the best course of action if you find yourself in a drone attack.

Ferro Rods

Contributor Matt Williams takes a look at some pocket sized, budget friendly, EDC ferro rod options that are sure to SPARK your interest.

Editor’s Letter

Recoil Offgrid Senior Editor, Patrick McCarthy, gives us the rundown on the topics covered in Offgrid Issue 63.

Scoped Carbine Skills

We attend a Sidewinder Concepts Class with a new rifle build to learn the skills needed to extend the range of the AR-15 platform.

Field Ready Gear – August 2024 Edition

Discover the latest in survival gear with our monthly 'Gear Up' Series. Each edition brings you a selection of the items we find interesting.