Preparedness & Survival Blog

gear , power , preparedness , survival

What in the World Is Happening to Our Privacy?

Surfing the web in the peace and quiet of your home is entertaining and can be quite fun. But the same Internet that brings us instant access to nearly unlimited information also enables people to spy on us. If the...

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President Trump's Space Force Becomes a Reality

A while back I wrote about President Donald Trump's plan to create a Space Force as the sixth branch of the U.S. military. A number of readers commented on the idea. About 50 percent of you were for it and...

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new year , preparedness , resolutions , survival

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for 2020?

Many people do, but fewer than 50 percent of us follow through with them. That’s mainly because our resolutions are too many, too ambitious or too vague. Today I’d like us to take a look at some New Year’s resolutions...

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Everyday Devices Your Generator Can Power

Watch a video of our Patriot Power Generator powering up everyday devices here: As one of our most in-demand items, this solar workhorse generates a lot of buzz. Most folks want to know what kinds of everyday devices they can...

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How to Choose the Right Generator

If you own a generator, I’m guessing you’re glad you made the decision to acquire one. Especially because our power grid becomes less reliable every year. Your generator has probably already come in handy. And even if you’ve been fortunate...

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Are Gas-Powered Generators More Dangerous Than Extreme Weather?

Millions of Californians had to deal with planned power outages this past summer and early fall. They didn't need any more problems. But that's exactly what some of them got. And those problems went far beyond losing electricity for a...

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food , survival

Groups Make Sure Seniors Not Forgotten During Holidays

For some people, the holidays truly are the most wonderful time of year. For others, they can be very depressing. This is true at almost every stage of adulthood. And for older folks, the depression they feel around the holidays...

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Taking Revenge on Porch Pirates?

Home deliveries have made our lives a lot easier, haven’t they? It used to be when someone mailed something to you that did not fit in your mailbox, the deliverer would leave you a note about it. You then had...

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food

11 Survival Uses for Peppermint Oil

The jury may still be out regarding essential oils. Some people swear by them. Others are skeptical that they provide enough value. But even many of those who aren’t completely sold on essential oils in general are sold on peppermint...

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