by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 6, 2023 | 4 Patriots
If you had to choose between survival food and MREs, which would you pick? Survival food might seem like the obvious answer. But let’s look at the pros and cons of each before we jump to any conclusions. As a general rule, MREs (meals ready to eat) don’t have a great...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 6, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Two weeks ago, I sent you an email on the topic of U.S. troops carrying cellphones. We went through the pros (communication and morale). As well as the cons (security risks including revealing locations). There are different opinions on this subject. But one thing I...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 31, 2023 | 4 Patriots
When air pollution becomes worse than normal, city officials recommend staying indoors as much as possible. Makes perfect sense, right? But the truth is, outdoor air pollution seeps into homes, schools, and businesses. Add that pollution to poor air quality already...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 31, 2023 | 4 Patriots
OK, let’s get the rough stuff out of the way first. The CDC tells us the following happens every year in America: 48 million people get sick from foodborne illnesses. That’s one out of every six of us. 128,000 people are hospitalized because of foodborne illnesses....
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 26, 2023 | 4 Patriots
We’re all familiar with the term “freeze-drying” when it comes to food. It’s the best way to preserve food for the long haul. But many of us probably don’t know exactly what goes into the freeze-drying process. Or why it’s effective when it comes to making sure our...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 25, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Most of us don’t give a lot of thought to how many calories we consume in a day. Unless we are on a very specific diet, we generally eat when we’re hungry and stop eating when we’re full. Hopefully we’re eating the right kinds of food in the right quantities. We know...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 20, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Did you know that you can create emergency candles with items you probably have at home? In this “Survival Minutes” video, former Navy SEAL Cade Courtley shows you how in two simple ways! The Inside Scoop 🎬: In this Survival Minute, former Navy SEAL Cade...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 19, 2023 | 4 Patriots
When men and women are serving their country overseas, there’s nothing like a touch of home. It brings hope in a difficult situation. That’s why military personnel – regardless of age or rank – love receiving letters from home. As well as care packages. Once you’re...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 19, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Have you ever wondered where old batteries go to die? The final resting place for far too many of them is a landfill. But most of them die first inside the devices we’re counting on them to power. Including flashlights, remotes, smoke detectors, and other electronic...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 19, 2023 | 4 Patriots
It has been two weeks since Hamas sprung a shocking, vicious, and complex attack against Israel. It came from air, sea, and land, and included trucks, boats, and paragliders. Hamas is the Arabic acronym for “Islamic Resistance Movement.” It is the ruling faction in...
