Preparedness & Survival Blog

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Grocery Store Prices Rising Amid Shortages as Some States Start to Re-open

Have you noticed how much items have gone down recently? Especially for things such as clothing and gasoline. Plus used cars, airline fares and hotel stays. Consumer items fell nearly a full percent during April. It's the biggest drop since...

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Contaminated Water Issue on Military Bases Worse Than We Thought

For some time now, we've known that drinking water at some U.S. military bases is contaminated. As well as in surrounding areas. The culprit is toxic fluorinated chemicals (PFAS). These compounds are linked to cancers and liver damage. Plus developmental...

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Essential Ways to Use Water During an Emergency

Take the next 60 seconds to think of all the ways you use water on a daily or weekly basis. I’m guessing you listed drinking water first. That’s number one for survival. Bathing is another example that comes to mind...

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Everybody Needs Backups… What Are Yours?

As a young man, I was part of a team at my job that was responsible for transporting some 25 people from a hotel to an event via bus. We had the timing all worked out. The people were where...

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Is the Patriot Power Generator Worth the Price?

The Patriot Power Generator is the most expensive survival tool we carry. So naturally, the question comes up… Is it worth the price? I thought I’d share what some of our customers have to say about this: Ken H. shares...

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Can Your Patriot Power Generator Power a Fridge? (And other FAQs)

The Patriot Power Generator is by far one of our most popular survival items. Not surprising, because we regularly sell out of 'em! As one of our most in-demand items, this solar workhorse generates a lot of buzz. And one...

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Quick Start Guide for Your Patriot Power Generator

Good news: you made the right choice to better protect yourself and your family in the event of a blackout.  And when you made the decision to get your Patriot Power Generator 1800... you also entered the 4Patriots community. Where...

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Has COVID-19 Changed My Life?

One of my favorite sayings is: "It's not if it will happen to you, but when." Though in full disclosure, I never imagined I would be living through a global pandemic. I've spent the better part of my life being...

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How to Travel Safely... If You Absolutely Have To

Seems like just about all of us are self-quarantining these days. Maybe because it’s the law in the states where we live. Or perhaps because we feel it’s the right thing to do. Health officials are in agreement on this....

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