I’m Patrick Russell, former U.S. Army Green Beret and founder of Migizi Outdoors. After years as an Engineer and Intelligence NCO in Special Forces, I learned one critical truth: survival isn’t about having the most gear—it’s about having the right skills and equipment that won’t fail when it matters most.

Battle-Tested Experience, No Fluff

My training didn’t come from a weekend certification course. It came from real-world missions where failure wasn’t an option. I’ve operated in extreme environments across the globe, from the mountains of Afghanistan to hostile territories where your gear and knowledge are the only things standing between you and disaster.

Now, I bring that same no-nonsense approach to everything Migizi Outdoors offers—whether it’s a custom survival knife, a portable camping stove, or hands-on training that could save your life.

Function Over Flash

Every product I create and every skill I teach is designed for real use, not just looking good on Instagram. My knives are built to baton wood, strike ferro rods, and process game in the field. My stoves are engineered to work with multiple fuel sources when you’re miles from civilization. My workshops teach you techniques that actually work when conditions turn ugly.

If it won’t perform under pressure, I won’t put my name on it.

What I Offer

Custom Knives: Handcrafted hunting and bushcraft blades built to Green Beret standards. Each knife is designed for durability, ease of sharpening, and reliable field performance.

Portable Camping Stoves: Multi-fuel systems that pack flat, set up fast, and work when commercial fuel isn’t available.

Bladesmithing Workshops: All-day intensive sessions where you forge your own functional blade under expert guidance. Leave with a knife you made and the knowledge to maintain it for life.

Survival Skills Training: Practical instruction in firecraft, sheltercraft, navigation, fieldcraft, and the mindset needed to handle emergencies with confidence.

Online Education: Structured courses and community support through our Skool platform—learn at your own pace with video lessons, live Q&A, and real-world challenges.

Supporting Those Who Served

As a veteran, I know the healing power of working with your hands and mastering tangible skills. That’s why I founded Forging Hope—a program that provides free bladesmithing workshops to veterans dealing with PTSD. Every knife and piece of metal art you purchase helps fund these life-changing experiences for those who’ve served.

The Migizi Difference

Authentic Credibility: Real Green Beret experience, not borrowed authority.

Proven Techniques: Methods tested in the field, not just in theory.

Educational Focus: I don’t just sell you gear—I teach you how to use it effectively.

Veteran-Owned & Operated: A small business built on military values of excellence, integrity, and service.

Ready to Learn?

Whether you’re looking for a knife that’ll last a lifetime, want to forge your own blade, or need to build real survival skills, Migizi Outdoors delivers the knowledge and equipment you can trust when it counts.

No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just proven expertise and gear that works.

Migizi Outdoors is a veteran-owned small business based in the Kentucky/Tennessee service area, dedicated to making elite survival skills accessible to everyone.