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
EDC of the Survival Experts – Pocket Dump
We present four subject-matter experts to share their daily loadouts and the way in which their EDC philosophies ensure their survival
Gear
Aiming at Entry-Level AR-15s for Survivalists
We take a look at some budget-friendly entry-level AR-15s that would make perfect additions to any survival arsenal.
Preparation
Les Stroud Spotlight – Authentic Adventurer
This is the golden age of survival entertainment and none of it would be possible without Les Stroud.
Gear
Winter Sleeping Bags
Hobos, ultralight backpackers, and survivalists know a quality sleeping bag can serve as a life-saving shelter by itself.
Survival
On Sale Now: RECOIL OFFGRID Issue 17
RECOIL OFFGRID Issue 17 is packed with winter survival tips and gear reviews. Editor Patrick Vuong wrote this summary of Issue 17's contents.
Survival
Today’s Active Volcanoes
Pay attention to any news reports about active volcanoes. Even if you don't live next to them, you could be vacationing nearby when one of these blows
Transportation
1994 Toyota Land Cruiser – Off-Grid Rig
With four-wheel drive and a 4.5L six-cylinder engine, the 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser had the heart and the legs to grow into an off-road beast.