Surge in survival gear sales: Americans stockpile solar generators, ballistic backpacks, satellite phones, and machetes amid rising fears of unrest, blackouts, and infrastructure failure. Retailers report a 300% increase in orders. Satellite tech like Starlink is crucial when cell towers fail. Urban demand for tactical gear grows with safety concerns. Supply chain issues risk price hikes. Experts say eroding trust in institutions drives this prepper surge toward self-reliance.
Preparedness surge: Solar generators, ballistic gear, machetes sell out as Americans prep for crisis.
