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Monday, December 22, 2014

Great Gifts for the Holidays from SOS Survival Products

The SOS Survival Products team loves the holiday season. The extra time with family, the holiday lights – it all makes for a joyous time of year. One aspect that can sometimes be stressful for people is finding great gifts for everyone. Luckily, the SOS team has identified some great gifts in our store that is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. From campers to pets to families, there’s something for everyone.



Goal Zero Nomad 7M Solar Panel


This solar panel charger is perfect for friends or family who love to go camping or be in the outdoors. Capable of charging cell phones, iPads and other small electronics, it’s a great way to stay connected while out in the wilderness or on the go. Goal Zero products are also a must-have for emergency preparedness.

All-Purpose First Aid Kit


Make sure every member of your family is safe in 2015 with an all-purpose first aid kit. Stocked with over 200 pieces of supplies, this kit has everything you need in case of a medical emergency.

2-Person Survival Kit


If someone you know is recently married or bought a house, get them this 2-person survival kit so that they’re prepared for any disaster. It’s equipped with food bars, a flashlight, first aid supplies, a radio and more. The kit will last two people up to three days.

Pet Emergency Kit


Pets need to be taken care of during emergencies, too so get the pet lover in your life a pet emergency kit! Stocked with waste bags, a blanket, water boxes and more for pet emergency needs.

Midland Weather Alert Radio


This Midland radio is equipped with all the latest bells and whistles. It has an LED flashlight, AM/FM radio, USB charger and an NOAA weather radio alert. Even better, it has multiple power sources: hand crank, solar panel and rechargeable Ion battery.

Streamlight Siege Lantern


Get the camping enthusiast the best LED lantern on the market, the Siege from Streamlight. The Siege has a run time up to 23 hours, features four C4 LEDs, and has three adjustable light settings. Also works great as an emergency lighting source when the power goes out!

Let us know if you have any questions about these products or any others in our store. We hope you have a great holiday and happy New Year with your family and friends!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

How to Plan for Holiday Safety

During the winter holidays, the last thing anyone wants to worry about is staying safe and being overly cautious. However, between the influx of people traveling, the cold weather making us want to light the logs in the fireplace, and the extra guests and visitors running around the house to share the celebrations, there are an increased number of potential holiday dangers. To help you prepare for this festive season, we rounded up some holiday safety tips to keep your family safe.

Keep an emergency kit in your car.


Traveling during the holidays is almost always stressful, especially when you throw wintery weather conditions into the mix. Always be prepared to face bumps in the road by keeping an emergency travel kit in your car at all times. You’ll want your kit to contain contact information for road side assistance, a flashlight and extra batteries, a cell phone charger, a first aid kit, a few bottles of water and some type of sustenance like power bars or cereal bars.

Restock supplies before you travel.


Check your car’s emergency kit before every road trip to make sure it’s fully stocked. You’ll never know that your kids found the secret granola bar stash or realize you used up all the bandages at Little League games until you check! Granola bars or power bars are long-lasting and don’t spoil, so they’re a great option to keep stashed for a couple years. But check the best by labels before each road trip just to be sure.

Check smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.


Unfortunately, hundreds of families every holiday season come home from vacation to learn that a fire has damaged or destroyed their home. Fires can spring up at the most unsuspecting times, which is why it is extremely important to check your smoke detectors before leaving for holiday vacations. You should also routinely check the fire extinguishers in your home to make sure they are still functional and stowed in a safe place.

Buy safe toys for kids.


Choosing toys to give your kids over the holidays should be given some cautious thought in order to avoid any hazards or injuries. Buy age-appropriate toys and always looks for safety labels. Additionally, you should always pick up safety gear like helmets or elbow pads to accompany sports-related toys like skateboards or bicycles.

Eliminate potential fire hazards.


Survey your home and see if you spot any potential fire hazards near candles, fireplaces, trees, and electrical connections. If you notice any frayed wiring or old tree hanging awfully close to electrical connections, call your electrician to have these taken care of ASAP—especially if you’re about to take a trip. Additionally, you should try to use only nonflammable holiday decorations and make sure to regularly water your Christmas tree.

Switch to LED holiday lighting.


Consider switching to LED lighting to decorate your home during the season, and you’ll not only save hundreds of dollars on electricity costs, but you’ll also reduce the risk of fires. LED lights use less energy than incandescent light bulbs, which makes them cooler and less likely to spark fires in and around your home.

Keep candles, matches, and lighters away from children.


It is important to make sure that lit candles, matches, lighters or any other fire related objects are out of reach from children. Especially during the holidays when extended family and friends visit with young children, you’ll need to exercise control over these potential fire hazards to avoid any harm and injury to your guests and their families as well as your own.

We hope these fire safety tips for the holidays as well as our other holiday safety preparedness tips will help you better plan for a safe winter this year. Everyone at SOS Survival Products wishes you a happy and safe Holiday Season!