Articles by

Patrick Vuong

Patrick Vuong is a contributing writer and photographer who previously served as RECOIL OFFGRID's head editor from 2014 to 2018. In addition to being a longtime journalist, he's also the CEO and lead instructor at Tiga Tactics — a combatives training and consulting company. For more information, go to tigatactics.com.

Review: Warthog V-Sharp Classic II Knife Sharpener

While it looks like some equipment stand for a kid’s chemistry class, the V-Sharp Classic II is actually a controlled-angle knife sharpener.

Money Clip: Pocket Preps

When we asked survivalist Les Stroud (see Issue 21) what his most important everyday-carry (EDC) item was,...

Pocket Preps: Keychain Tools

Here we're covering eight keychain tools that can easily fit into a pocket or pack. You should always have a variety of small tools on your person.

Gear Up Issue 32

Check out the Issue 32 edition of Gear Up for the latest survival gear from Kelty, GCI Outdoor, Ecoths, Nite Ize, Tacticlip, and more.

Pocket Preps: Glass Breaker

The ability to smash a window to extricate someone quickly can mean the difference between life and death. These glass-breakers make this an easy task.

Gear Up Issue 31

Check out the Issue 31 edition of Gear Up for the latest survival gear from NEMO Equipment, Maxpedition, Arc'teryx, Hawke, GSI Outdoors, and more.

Pocket Preps: Wallets

Some of you might have read the headline and said, “Wallets? Wallets aren’t survival tools!” But if...

Issue 29 Gear Up

Check out the Issue 29 edition of Gear Up for the latest survival gear from Black Diamond, Streamlight, 5.11 Tactical, TOPS Knives, Real Avid, and more!