by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 5, 2023 | 4 Patriots
We’ve all heard stories of people who survived for several days or more in the wild before being rescued. Including the one a few years back that occurred on the rugged Downey Creek Trail in Washington state. Two hikers – 64-year-old Marshall “Buster” Cabe and...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 4, 2023 | 4 Patriots
There’s a pretty simple formula that plays out year after year on our highways around this time. Holiday season = more travel = more traffic = more vehicle breakdowns and accidents. And frequently contributing to making this formula a consistent reality is bad...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 4, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Imagine it. Your cell tower goes down and the Internet doesn’t work, BUT you can still communicate with family members. Thanks to what some folks chalk up to kids toy — walkie talkies. In reality, it’s not an exaggeration to say they can be life-savers, but some...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 1, 2023 | 4 Patriots
It’s 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟏𝟐 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 event and we’re “snow” happy to kick it off with one of our most gifted gadgets: The HaloXT Tactical Flashlight. Even Rudolph can’t compete with this 200-lumen light. It’s about 8X brighter than your average holiday...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 30, 2023 | 4 Patriots
What does protecting your family mean to you? If it means being ready for the worst. Having a bug-out bag packed and ready to go. Having a plan in place for you and your loved ones… Keep reading. Preparedness is the key One of the oldest survival slogans is, “If...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 30, 2023 | 4 Patriots
1 trillion dollars. That’s the amount needed to repair or replace America’s aging water infrastructure, according to the EPA and the American Water Works Association. Since that’s obviously out of the question, what about $18.4 billion? That’s what experts say is...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 29, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Everyone who keeps an eye on regional, national, and international news knows the same thing. There’s some crazy stuff going on in the world. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. Domestic terrorism against America’s infrastructure. Rising food costs. Political unrest...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 26, 2023 | 4 Patriots
There’s a lot of negativity in the world today… Wars, inflation, food shortages… With Giving Tuesday next week, this is the perfect opportunity to focus on the positive. So, what is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday in its 12th Year The Giving Tuesday initiative was...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 22, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Happy Thanksgiving! As you gather with your loved ones to celebrate the day, I wanted to take a moment to say what I’m most thankful for — YOU. This holiday is a time of gratitude, and I am thankful for your unwavering support over the years. Your trust in us...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 17, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Aside from the frigid temperatures, the problem with winter is, you don’t know exactly what’s coming or when. You don’t know when that big winter storm is going to wreak havoc in your neck of the woods. What you do know is that when it does come calling,...