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.
Gear
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.
Gear
Money Clip: Pocket Preps
When we asked survivalist Les Stroud (see Issue 21) what his most important everyday-carry (EDC) item was,...
Preparation
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
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.
Gear
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
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.
Gear
Pocket Preps: Wallets
Some of you might have read the headline and said, “Wallets? Wallets aren’t survival tools!” But if...
Gear
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!