Short on Time? Here’s The Article Summary

The article reviews the Patriot Power Generator, a solar generator sold by 4Patriots, for emergency backup power and off-grid living. It discusses customer reviews and comparisons with other products, such as the EcoFlow Delta 1800. The review highlights concerns about the Patriot Power Generator's price, limited battery capacity, and inability to sustain energy use for long periods.

It also mentions that the EcoFlow Delta 1800 offers better value with a larger battery capacity, higher surge capacity, and faster charging rate, all at a lower price point. The article suggests that while 4Patriots products are generally well-liked, there are more affordable and better-quality alternatives available in the market for emergency backup power needs. Overall, the article aims to provide an honest review of the Patriot Power Generator and suggests considering other options before making a purchase.

Introduction

If you're shopping for a solar generator for emergency backup power, camping, or to survive a potential grid outage, you've probably heard about the Patriot Power Generator. 

At Shop Solar Kits, we are always interested when a new solar generator gains popularity. After a few customer inquiries, I decided to write a full review of the Patriot Power Generator, which is only available on 4Patriot’s website. In our eyes, the Patriot Power Generator works well for temporary off-grid power, however there may be better alternatives available at lower prices or larger capacities to consider, so let's find out!   

Who’s Talking About the Patriot Power Generator?

Because 4Patriots only sells its Patriot Power Generators directly from its website, it is difficult to find honest reviews of its products, as it can moderate what is displayed on its page. Additionally, 4Patriots puts out a lot of helpful comments on its YouTube pages, but all of the videos discussing the Patriot Power Generator reviews have the comments disabled.  

We consider ourselves experts in the portable power space, but solar energy is a worldwide phenomenon. Sustainable, off-grid power is a rapidly growing space occupied by plenty of professionals and enthusiasts alike. 

With that, we created this article to get an honest look at some of the genuine reviews, from real customers on the Patriot Power Generator as well as break downs some of the main pros and cons that people mention about this product.

Just Want To Know What The BEST Patriot Power Generator 1800 Alternative is? 

The most popular and best Patriot Power Generator alternative is by far the EcoFlow Delta 1800 Solar Generator Quad kit with 4 x 100-watt solar panels.

The EcoFlow Delta 1800 solar generator has twice as much battery capacity, the same size inverter with a bigger surge, weighs 15 lbs lighter, and charges up twice as fast as the Patriot Power Generator 1800!

Check out the comparison chart of the two solar generators below, and you'll quickly see why the EcoFlow Delta is such a formidable opponent to the Patriot.

Patriot Power Generator 1800 Vs EcoFlow Delta 1800 Solar Generator:

Click here to see the EcoFlow Delta 1800 Solar Generator Quad Kit 

4Patriots Power Generator Facebook Page Reviews

First of all, it is important to know that 4Patriots sells more than just its solar power generator. The company has a large, dedicated group of customers who purchase prepackaged meals for emergency scenarios. 

The company’s official Facebook page is loaded with five-star reviews and company recommendations. Many posts, like the one above, cite 4Patriots customer service and products providing a high-quality experience.

Due to the popularity of its food products, it took a little bit of digging to find a review that related to its electronics. However, if you look close enough, you will see plenty of reviews like the one above, that claims the company’s charger never worked properly. With this in mind, I feel that people may be reluctant to sink $2,000 into a larger 4Patriot power generator system.  

4Patriots Power Generator Website Reviews

As I said, it may be impossible to legitimize reviews on 4Patriots website, as the company can probably moderate and remove comments. With that said, there are many favorable (and a few unfavorable) reviews on the Patriot Power Generator product page.

Among the over 200 five-star Patriot Power Generator reviews, many customers cite peace of mind as the main benefit of the Patriot Power Generator 1800. Whereas backup power is perfect for emergencies, I often worry that most people fail to properly test their Patriot Power Generator 1800 before it is too late.  

In a three-star review, pictured below, a verified buyer of the Patriot Power Generator 1800 cited not being “really satisfied with the amount of electrical power time” that the unit could provide. I am guessing that the user is probably frustrated with the limited 768Wh battery capacity. This limited amount of storage makes the Patriot Power Generator 1800 one of the highest price per watt-hour power stations available today ($2400/768 = $3.12/watt-hour). 

To put that in perspective, the market rate for solar generator kits should be somewhere between .80 cents to $1/watt-hour.

Patriot Power Generator 1800 Video Reviews

To find real Patriot Power Generator users, I took to YouTube to find product reviews and real-life experience with 4Patriot’s solar generator.  

Lost on Land Again - Youtube Video Review (Among Other Topics)

One of the first videos I came across was from the channel Lost on Land Again. The author interviewed one of their friends who had been using a Patriot Power Generator in their RV. Overall, the review is favorable, but there is one important thing I’d like to point out.

When the unit is first introduced, you can see Bill strain as he struggles to answer the camera operator’s question. He says that the Patriot Power Generator is “about 40 pounds.” The product is listed at 46 pounds on the company website, which may be too heavy for some people who need lighter, portable power.  

Once the video was finished, I scrolled through the comments to find the one pictured below. Youtube user Frugal RV Gal notes that the $2,600 price tag on the Patriot Power Generator is shockingly expensive and goes on to recommend a Yeti Goal Zero. Whereas I am not sure I can recommend a Goal Zero, there are plenty of other better, cheaper options. You can our full review of the Yeti Goal Zero 1000 here. 

Vague Patriot Power Generator 1800 Reviews from Bill Preston & S.E.R. Safety

As I dug a bit deeper on YouTube, there were only a few Patriot Power Generator reviews that just barely scratch the surface of the technical aspects of the 4Patriots Power Generator. 

First, there is this Patriot Power Generator review video from Bill Preston. This brief snapshot highlights the output capacity and lifecycle of the lithium-ion battery in the Patriot Power Generator 1800 but fails to get too technical. Instead, commences with the idea that the patriot generator is perfect for “you and your family.”  

Likewise, in this Patriot Power Generator review video from S.E.R. Safety, the Patriot Power Generator 1800 is presented in comparison to traditional gas generators rather than its competitors. Only in the comments are the technical aspects of the 4Patriots power generator product analyzed against competing brands.

Below, you will find two comments that bring some of the Patriot power generator's downsides to the viewer's attention. The first comment says that the Patriot Power Generator 1800 can only power a refrigerator for “less than half a day.” This is not surprising, as our Patriot Power Generator review noted that the limited battery capacity would likely limit a fridge’s power to less than one night. Plus, you can only input 240 watts of solar power into the Patriot Power Generator, making it extremely difficult to sustain energy use. In the event of a long-term power outage, this is simply unacceptable.

Finally, you can read the comment from Youtube user Big Rig Cook who calls out the review’s ambiguity and contends that the Patriot Power Generator comes at a “terrible price.”  The comment goes on to recommend the Inergy Apex. I think Big Rig Cook has the right idea, as the Apex was one of the best alternatives to the Patriot Power Generator 1800. 

The Best Alternative to the 4Patriots Power Generator 1800

Ecoflow Delta 1800 Solar Generato Quad Kit

Final Words

Overall, the 4Patriot brand does appear to be well-liked and stands for a good cause. That said, you'll pay almost $2,500 for the Patriot Power Generator 1800. As we can see from some honest customer reviews, there are too many alternative options for emergency backup power that have MUCH better quality components AND are also much easier on your wallet.

Trying to decide if the Patriot Power Generator is any good? Read our in-depth Patriot Power Generator 1800 review here.

If you still have questions about which solar generator is best for your needs, feel free to reach out or give us a call today at 877-242-2792.

The Ultimate Solar + Storage Blueprint (Mini Course)

Struggling to understand how solar + storage systems actually work? Looking to build or buy your own solar power system one day but not sure what you need? Just looking to learn more about solar, batteries and electricity?

Join 15,000+ solar enthusiasts breaking free from their energy dependence with this short step-by-step video course that will make you a solar + storage expert. Start your journey to energy independence today.

Learn More Now

Who is ShopSolar.com?

ShopSolar.com is the #1 digital platform that enables consumers & businesses to source and purchase complete solar + storage solutions direct, saving you thousands in time, energy and money! With over 40,000+ happy customers, we’re on a mission to make solar simple, transparent and affordable.