According to Paine, what problems did the Patriots face?

Some of the problems that the Patriots faced were harsh conditions and fierce weather. The harsh conditions were a big toll on the Patriots because then the soldiers had to waste energy that they would normally need for fighting in the war. The harsh weather made the land very hard to navigate. The weather could also mess up the Patriots equipment. If water got in the rifle that they were holding, that gun would become obsolete. The water would prevent the gun from firing if the water would lodge itseld in a certain spot.