Preparedness & Survival Blog

Fisher House Steps Up for Family of Fort Hood Shooting Victim

Fisher House Foundation operates homes where families of active-duty soldiers and veterans can stay at no cost while their loved ones receive medical treatment at military or VA hospitals for injury, illness, or disease.  For the past several years, 4Patriots...

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Unusual Ways to Use Aluminum Foil for Survival

Why is one side of aluminum foil shiny and the other dull? This is one of the great mysteries of our time. OK, not really. But there is definitely confusion about it. Some people believe foil keeps heat out better...

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Camping Season Is Back!

Spring is here, which means people all over the United States are starting to spend time outdoors again.  This is especially true for those who’ve been spending more time indoors than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Folks are starting...

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Will Rationing and Victory Gardens Return?

President Joe Biden has said America will not engage Russia militarily in connection with its invasion of Ukraine. But what if Russia’s ambitions go beyond Ukraine? What if President Vladimir Putin attacks a neighboring NATO nation? In that case, Biden...

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Why Should I Prepare for a Crisis That Might Never Happen?

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We can debate that one all day if we want to. But here’s a more important question. What will come first, a disaster or your preparedness? For far too many Americans, the...

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Is 'Shrinkflation' Growing?

In the 1989 comedy film Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, an inventor accidentally shrinks his children and neighbors' kids down to about a quarter of an inch. Inadvertently tossed out with the trash, they must work their way back to the...

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How Exactly Does Solar Cooking Work?

How do you heat water if you’re home and the power is off? Or if you’re in the woods camping or hiking? And what about if you have to evacuate due to a crisis? If you’re prepared, it won’t be...

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Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?

Do you live in an area of the country that occasionally experiences hurricanes? If so, you know firsthand how devastating these storms can be. These tropical cyclones have sustained winds of 74 mph or stronger. Some have reached 195 mph....

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You Can Stockpile Food – Even on a Budget

Do you have a few million dollars burning a hole in your pocket? If so, you might want to invest in a luxurious underground bunker.  You and your family could reside in comfort for a number of years. And escape...

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