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Veterans Day: The Uniform Comes Off. The Responsibility Stays.

Veterans Day: The Uniform Comes Off. The Respon...

Army service shaped how I approach responsibility, gear, and American manufacturing. This Veterans Day, take time to connect and pass those lessons on.

Veterans Day: The Uniform Comes Off. The Respon...

Army service shaped how I approach responsibility, gear, and American manufacturing. This Veterans Day, take time to connect and pass those lessons on.

Squatch Survival Gear infographic illustrating portable generator safety: at least 20 feet from the house, exhaust pointed away, and a carbon monoxide alarm indoors.

How Far Should a Portable Generator Be From You...

Backup power takes more than a generator. Learn where to put it, how to connect it safely, and what your family should know before the lights go out.

How Far Should a Portable Generator Be From You...

Backup power takes more than a generator. Learn where to put it, how to connect it safely, and what your family should know before the lights go out.

Squatch Survival Gear infographic illustrating the American-made paradox: how choosing the lowest price can weaken domestic manufacturing, skilled trades and communities.

The American-Made Paradox: Why Good Brands Die ...

What disappears when the lowest price always wins? Squatch Survival Gear explores American manufacturing, the COVID mask shortage and the skilled workers we cannot afford to lose. But we are...

The American-Made Paradox: Why Good Brands Die ...

What disappears when the lowest price always wins? Squatch Survival Gear explores American manufacturing, the COVID mask shortage and the skilled workers we cannot afford to lose. But we are...

Prescription bottles in a pharmacy dispensing tray illustrate Squatch Survival Gear’s guide to emergency medication planning for aging parents.

Emergency Medication Planning for Aging Parents

Helping aging parents manage medications? Build an emergency plan around their prescriptions, caregiver handoffs, safe storage, and an organizer that keeps suitable supplies together.

Emergency Medication Planning for Aging Parents

Helping aging parents manage medications? Build an emergency plan around their prescriptions, caregiver handoffs, safe storage, and an organizer that keeps suitable supplies together.

Do You Need a Headlamp for a Day Hike?

Do You Need a Headlamp for a Day Hike?

Do you need a headlamp for a day hike? Yes—even when you expect to return before dark. Learn why a phone light falls short, how to check your lamp, and...

Do You Need a Headlamp for a Day Hike?

Do you need a headlamp for a day hike? Yes—even when you expect to return before dark. Learn why a phone light falls short, how to check your lamp, and...

Should You Shut Off Gas, Water, or Electricity After a Disaster?

Should You Shut Off Gas, Water, or Electricity ...

Should you shut off gas, water, or electricity after a disaster? Learn when a shutoff may help, when leaving is safer, and what every household should identify before an emergency.

Should You Shut Off Gas, Water, or Electricity ...

Should you shut off gas, water, or electricity after a disaster? Learn when a shutoff may help, when leaving is safer, and what every household should identify before an emergency.