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Introducing Our Solar Water Purifier

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GoSun has always tried to make off-grid living better, more convenient, and more sustainable. Since releasing our first solar oven, the GoSun Sport, in 2013, we have introduced a line of cookers, solar lights, solar phone chargers, and a solar cooler that eliminates the need for ice. Cooking, light, and refrigeration supply just about all you need to truly live off-grid. But not everything. After all, you can't live if you don't have water. That's why we're so excited to introduce the Flow.  GoSun’s latest product (available for pre-order May 2020) not only purifies water with solar power, but it's an entire kitchen sink that can fit into a backpack, so you're able to sanitize while away from home. Starting at $139, the Flow will have several upgrades to include a faucet, sink basin, and hot shower. Here's more about what the Flow can do: Purify water: Filter removes 99.99% of pathogens, including viruses USB ready: The first USB

Nine Essential Items of Survivalist Gear

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When worst-case scenarios come true, you need to have survivalist gear on hand. Most of us could guess the necessary items that any human needs, such as food, potable water, and shelter. Other items are less obvious but no less necessary when it comes to survival.  The National Parks Service put together a list of essential itemsin your survivalist gear kit. We will list those here, along with recommendations of specific items that will allow you to ride out almost any disaster.  These items are a collection of first aid and emergency items organized into ten categories. It should be noted that health and safety items are not limited to the ones on this list; they can vary widely depending on your activity or location. Nine Essential Items of Survivalist Gear 1. SUN PROTECTION – Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat Sun protection, whether sunglasses, a hat, or sunscreen, is vital for protecting your skin and eyes against UV rays that cause sunburns and skin cancer.

Introducing the GoSun Flow

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GoSun has always tried to make off-grid living better, more convenient, and more sustainable. Since releasing our first solar oven, the GoSun Sport, in 2013, we have introduced a line of cookers, solar lights, solar phone chargers, and a solar cooler that eliminates the need for ice. Cooking, light, and refrigeration supply just about all you need to truly live off-grid. But not everything. After all, you can't live if you don't have water. That's why we're so excited to introduce the Flow.  GoSun’s latest product (available for pre-order May 2020) not only purifies water with solar power, but it's an entire kitchen sink that can fit into a backpack, so you're able to sanitize while away from home. Starting at $139, the Flow will have several upgrades to include a faucet, sink basin, and hot shower. Here's more about what the Flow can do: Purify water: Filter removes 99.99% of pathogens, including viruses USB ready: The first US

The Prepper Economy is Booming. Here are Some Suggestions

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With the spread of COVID-19, one business has been doing surprisingly well: prepper stores. The new clientele aren't your typical backwoods survivalists either: they're accountants, IT workers, and contractors. Everyone wants dehydrated fruit, first-aid kits, and mylar blankets. According to the Hustle, the most committed preppers have invested tens of thousands of dollars and years to build up their prepper bunkers. One prepper, Charles, has spent over $10 on supplies, including: 2 years’ worth of non-perishable food (tuna, corned beef, tomato sauce, cereal, vacuum-sealed frozen meats, beans, MREs) “Bug-out” bags: Portable kits containing the essentials required to survive for 3 days (water, food, face masks, first-aid, shelter) Specialized tools, like $300 knives, shovels, and radios What GoSun Can Offer While we would never wish for the type of situation that would make off-grid living necessary, GoSun built many products to make such living as ea