Preparedness & Survival Blog

Cade's Corner: Polar Bears and Green Chili

As odd as this might sound, I have a Christmas tradition that I try to accomplish every year based on my geographical location. Some might refer to it as the "Polar Bear Club." For those of you not familiar, it...

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Winter Survival Tips From First Responders

At 4Patriots, we think we know a little bit about preparedness and survival. Helping people become more independent and self-sufficient is what we do. But no one sees firsthand the people who desperately need assistance due to natural disasters better...

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COVID-19

Want Some Good News for a Change? Here It Is!

After a year of a pandemic, numerous extreme weather events, record-breaking wildfires, civil unrest and election controversies, I’m ready for some good news. I hope you are too. And if so, you’ve come to the right place. Today I want...

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12 Days of Christmas ~ Survival Style

You may have heard that our 12 Days of Christmas Event is over… But I couldn’t help but share this little song Danielle whipped up here at Headquarters. Because who doesn't like a little Christmas jingle… with some 4Patriots’ flare?...

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11 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season

For many people, 2020 has been the worst year of their lives. Especially those who became ill from the coronavirus. Even those who have avoided getting sick so far know someone who wasn’t so lucky. Or perhaps they lost their...

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The Science Behind Mylar Survival Food Packaging

What would you say if I told you that 4Patriots packages its Survival food in bags made out of biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate? You might say, “Huh?” Or ask, “What the heck is that?” I wouldn’t blame you. That’s a difficult-to-pronounce...

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Wildfires Are Poisoning Our Drinking Water

As citizens of a number of Western states are well aware, wildfires can be deadly and devastating. People die or are displaced. Homes and businesses are destroyed. Countless power outages occur. Even when residents near wildfires avoid those calamities, they...

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Ways to Thwart Porch Pirates This Holiday Season

I would guess there have been more home deliveries in the U.S. in 2020 than ever before. And that was probably true even before Black Friday and most of the holiday gift deliveries were made. Many of those home deliveries...

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COVID-19 Surge Leads to More Lockdowns and Restrictions

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to increase dramatically in the U.S. Prior to November 4, the highest daily number of new cases was under 100,000. But from November 4 through this writing, there have been at least 100,000 new...

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