richard M.
I purchased this as a Vet
I purchased this as a Vet, which their commercials claim they support. It says that this is an American made product. Guess what. They lied! Chinese. This older unit doesn’t hold power well at all. I’ll charge it all the way up then unplug it. Without it being used, a month later the power has bled down to 53%! About the only thing this sidekick is good for is powering your cellphone. I used it when the power went out to power my router so I would have internet. It lasted 1.5 hours. Don’t buy!
Response from 4PatriotsMar 26, 2025
Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing your feedback and thank you for your service. We understand your concerns about the item being made in China and the run time of the device. We want to assure you that the Patriot Power Sidekick was designed and developed in our corporate office in Tennessee, with the help of a highly skilled manufacturer in China. While we strive to source products domestically when possible, certain product categories, particularly electronics, present significant challenges when it comes to manufacturing in the U.S. These challenges extend beyond cost and are related to the availability of adequate manufacturing capacity, specialized engineering, and the complexity of supply chains. It's important to note that many high-tech products, including computers, cell phones, and televisions, are also manufactured overseas due to these same factors. Thank you for providing your feedback and concerns about the runtime of the Patriot Power Generator. We understand how important it is to have reliable performance, especially when using it for essential devices. The runtime of the generator is primarily determined by the wattage of the devices you are powering. For devices that use between 225 and 125 watts, you can typically expect a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 60 minutes. However, this can vary based on several factors, including the specific type of device being powered, its power draw, and the conditions in which the generator is being used. The Patriot Power Generator is designed to handle devices of 300 watts or less, and we recommend that the total load never exceed the maximum wattage for optimal performance. We also encourage you to reach out to our customer support team if you need further assistance in maximizing your generator's performance.