by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 12, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Every time we see a disaster on the news that causes people to evacuate – Hurricane Ian and western wildfires come to mind immediately – we’re reminded that the same thing could happen to us at any time. Extreme weather, such as tornadoes and other violent...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Oct 7, 2022 | 4 Patriots
I’m sure you’ve heard this expression: “It’s hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk.” Many parts of the country experienced that type of sweltering heat this past summer. Including Sacramento, California, where the temperature reached...
by Survival Blog | Sep 21, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
(Continued from Part 1.) Another platform option to consider are hammocks – I’m not talking about those huge macrame things people have in their backyards, but real camping hammocks from companies like Eagles Nest Outfitters, Hummingbird, Lawson, Dutchware and...
by Survival Blog | Sep 16, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
We bought a travel trailer. Our first trip took us from Georgia to North Dakota and back. The unit is built to handle changing sources of energy and limited sources of energy. It is designed to leave no trace other than tire prints. My primary motivation was to be...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Sep 13, 2022 | 4 Patriots
With our 7 Days of Solar Event going on now – right smack in the middle of National Preparedness Month – today I want to tell you about one of our most popular devices that you can charge with just the power of the sun. So stay tuned. When you need light in the...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 23, 2022 | 4 Patriots
For many of us, it’s hard to imagine our lives without a cellphone. That’s how dependent we’ve become on them. Despite the fact that most of us did not own one during the first half of our lives. Now, we use them for a variety of tasks. Phone calls, text messages,...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 15, 2022 | 4 Patriots
It has become a way of life for people living in northern California. Every summer, wildfires engulf huge tracts of forestland, destroy homes and sometimes end lives. As of this writing, the McKinney Fire has spread to more than 60,000 acres in and around the Klamath...
by Survival Blog | Aug 13, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
Editor’s Introductory Note: The following article illustrates the difficulties of what I often label “group dynamics.” Anyone who plans to operate a post-Schumer retreat with more than just two families should pay close attention! – JWR I have just returned from a...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 1, 2022 | 4 Patriots
What’s the first thing you think of when you get hit with a blackout? That’s a pretty easy one. The answer is light. Whether it’s grabbing the nearest flashlight or lighting some candles, you want to see what you’re doing and where you’re going. And the same is true...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 15, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Summer is hot. The bugs can be pretty annoying. And it can get rather crowded at some camping grounds. But you know what? There’s never a bad time to go camping! One of the most important items you can take with you on your next camping trip – regardless of the...
