The Patriot – At your service
The Patriot is your reliable guide to self-reliance and resilience in an increasingly unpredictable world. We offer up-to-date information, practical knowledge, and a close-knit community for anyone who wants to be prepared for whatever the future brings.
Our categories
Featured articles
23 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (33) – Make an emergency kit for your car
Most people think about their home when it comes to self-reliance. Yet
22 July 2026
What is EDC (‘Every Day Carry’)?
Whether you’re a man or a woman, certain things are simply particularly
16 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (32) – Learn to shut off the mains for water, gas and electricity
If a water pipe bursts, a gas leak occurs or a short
Join us on our journey
Stay informed: sign up for our newsletter and receive practical tips, current insights, and special offers.
Latest posts
11 June 2025
What to watch out for during a heatwave
With summer approaching, various countries are preparing for the first
11 June 2025
From rainwater to drinking water: how to do it
You can’t imagine it now, but if no more water
05 June 2025
With a mesh network you can communicate without mobile connection
During certain protests in Hong Kong, the government shut down
04 June 2025
Smartphones without coverage: this is what you get with a satellite function as back-up
In recent years, more and more smartphones have been equipped
03 June 2025
Do you stay connected at all times with Starlink?
Is it useful to acquire something like Starlink, so that
22 May 2025
Why communicating is so important
Communication is oh so important, but is so often overlooked.
21 May 2025
Netherlands advises citizens to keep 70 euros in cash to hand: Is this sufficient?
The Dutch Social Consultation on Payment Transactions (MOB) advises Dutch
