23 Affordable Winter Survival Items to Get Now (How to Survive a Winter Power Outage)

[@CityPrepping]

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[@jamesfelten5179]

Well done and thank you.

[@BreathingLiife]

Not seeing the tourniquet link? Sorry, maybe I’m just not seeing it atm 🙈

[@avawilliams4227]

Tourniquet link??

[@mehere8038]

Do you have a link to the electric hand warmers? That's really got my interest!

[@mehere8038]

​@@BreathingLiife As a first aid instructor & volunteer at major events with decades of experience, I'd say it's the last thing you want anyway! I've never seen a situation where it would be useful! Very rare an injury isn't going to respond to elevation, just hold one of your arms up & the other down for 5 minutes or so & see & feel the difference in circulation in them. Pad, bandage & elevate. Tourniquet in a SHTF situation is a guaranteed loss of limb below the tourniquet. They're not even sold in my country, cause of the dangers vs potential benefit, I mean do you even know how to use one? Do you know you have to remove every 30 minutes to have any chance of saving the limb? & do you know that if you leave in place for a number of hours & then remove, you will release toxins into the body that will likely cause death? Not to mention the extreme pain when applying properly & that they will block veins & not arteries if not applied tightly enough, which will therefore make the blood loss worse You'd be much better off spending your money on a first aid course than tourniquet! Defibrillator is another item that would be useful if you really want to prepare for anything, FAR more chance you will save someone's life with that than a tourniquet! A ventailin puffer or epipen would be another 2 options that would be much more likely to be useful than a tourniquet if you're looking for first aid stuff to throw your money away on. Only time I would consider using something to cut off circulation would be with a femur bone sticking out of the skin or glass shards all over the limb & massive bleeding with it (which in reality isn't actually going to happen anyway, the body just doesn't bleed that much from limbs), in those settings, temporarily sticking your fist into their groin to block the femoral artery, or wrapping a triangular bandage or other non-stretchy cloth around the limb for a few minutes so as to see what you're doing while getting pressure onto it can, at least in theory be helpful. Again though, I have decades of experience & tens of thousands of people I've taught & not a single time have I encountered a situation where it would be useful, or encountered anyone I've taught that has found themselves in that situation - and that includes teaching for miners & construction workers & other high risk industries. I've encountered a significant number of people who have lost someone to a heart attack though, that could have saved them if they had a defibrillator on hand. I've also encountered a significant number of people who have had a child have their first anaphylactic reaction in their arms & who have been highly traumatised by holding that limp body for the minutes it has taken for an ambulance to arrive with an epi-pen, or they have had an epi-pen available at the school/pre-school & been able to use it to save the child. I've also experienced a significant number of people with life threatening asthma attacks & likewise have taught people who have experienced this too. Only person I've ever had in one of my classes lose someone to blood loss was a soldier trying to treat a person shot through the chest, with a mix of breathing difficulty & blood everywhere & obviously a tourniquet is useless on that. Only ones I've personally lost have been to cardiac arrest & OD's & possibly head injuries/concussion, but they would have died later at the hospital, not with me, not sure if they died or not. I had one VERY close to dying from dehydration from food poisoning too, that one was pretty shocking, given we were called to a person sitting on the toilet, so really weren't expecting her to be THAT sick & how she was upright is really beyond me & was beyond the doctors onsite too (she was stabilised onsite, cause she was too sick to put into an ambulance & transport without having a cardiac arrest if the ambulance hit a tiny bump on the way to the hospital). I've seen lots of stuff, including stuff like amputations, but never bleeding not controlled with pressure & elevation, even in the elderly on anti-clotting meds that mean it's impossible to actually stop the bleeding, elevation still reduces it enough to be quite easily manageable

[@HeatherH1]

A tip from Canada - a critical thing to do if you lose heat and it's below freezing temperatures, fill your sinks/bath tubs with water and then shut the incoming water valve off and open all faucets to drain dry, so your pipes don't freeze! If there is still water in the lines/pipes and they freeze, the ice/water will expand and the pipes will burst. Being cold and wet is very dangerous and puts you at increased risk of hypothermia.

[@ElizabethM824]

Thanks. That's a good tip. We lost power for several days in the winter last year and I was worrying about the pipes freezing but luckily didn't have that issue. Didn't know to do this.

[@HeatherH1]

@@ElizabethM824 You're welcome :) I haven't lost power in the winter before (once in the summer when the city turned it off because of flooding so lost some food) but I have had the gas furnace go down in the winter so I've learned how to manage that until it works again - luckily usually within a day or so :)

[@Favorite-catNip]

❤👍

[@glennbroce]

Yes, let them drip when no heat is available and temperature is freezing or below

[@breannahorton]

​@@gferraro8353it honestly depends on how cold and how long, 20°F for a day or two would mostly be fine to let drip, but especially if you're going below zero and/or for longer periods of time even moving water will freeze just like a frozen river if the pipe is exposed to the cold. A drip, or even running full out won't stop it from slowly freezing, first just a little build up against the pipe itself, then the ice will expand inward until the pipe is frozen solid.

[@Arnis_GM_2B]

Another good sleeping bag tip would be to put your clothing you plans to wear in the morning inside your sleeping bag. That way they are warm when you get up

[@Hankyjane]

I did that a couple of times. I just hate cool. Lol.

[@keesverhagen9227]

They will take up more moisture. And by that you loose the benefit almost immediatly after putting them on. Dry is better insulation.

[@Arnis_GM_2B]

@@keesverhagen9227 yeah ok I have been doing this for 40 years, I guess I just don’t sweat as much as others

[@beverlycyrus4306]

I did that in the Army when on our field exercises in the middle of winter. I took that itchy wool blanket to the bottom of my sleeping bag and put my socked feet between the blanket to keep warm.

[@wamich4]

I bought self warming pet mats, to put under everyone. My family thought I was crazy, but after the first use, I got the thanks Mom smiles.

[@williamneal7210]

When I was in college we (wife and three small kids) lived in a small apartment that was completely electric. We had an ice storm one year that closed the college and roadways and left us stranded for three days without power. We had lots of food and managed to keep the water running through the slow flow process, but it was freezing. We took the mattress off our bed and moved it into one of the kids rooms since it was the smallest. We then took our 4 man pop up camp tent and put it on the mattress, which insulated us from the floor and made it very comfortable, the then spread spare comforters on top of the tent to get better insulation, and between that and our sleeping bags and blankets on the inside of he tent we were able to keep comfortably warm when we slept--getting great sleep was important. During the day we kept moving and kept bundled up. We made it through just fine!

[@jmc8076]

Thx! Another tip for many millions of us living in buildings - condos and apts. I feel like we get forgotten in prepping videos. Cheers

[@frag_g]

1. Fire Extinguisher 2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm 3. First Aid Kit 4. Tourniquet (CAT) 5. Sleeping Bag 6. Wool Blanket 7. Electic Blanket/Pad 8. Hand Warmers 9. Hot Water Bottle 10. Hat/Socks/Gloves/Boots 11. Waterproofing Spray 12. Small Tent 13. Plastic Sheeting 14. Tarp 15. Duct Tape 16. Aluminum Bubble Wrap 17. Propane Tanks 18. Portable Heater 19. Camping Stove 20. Fire Starters (BIC/Matches) 21. Hand Crank Radio 22. Batteries/Battery Bank 23. Portable Solar Panels 24. Generator/Power Station 25. Extension Cord 26. Water Jugs 27. Powdered Beverages/Food 28. Easy/Ready Food 29. Wet Wipes/Hand Sanitizer 30. Head Lamp 31. Lantern 32. Flashlight

[@Favorite-catNip]

Wow. Add a calm & alert attitude

[@visnuexe]

A full tank of gas in the family car is advised if a severe cold spell is forecast to hit. Why? 1) if grid down, gas stations will be unable to run. 2) It might be possible to drive out of a grid down area to get food should supplies get low in a protracted grid down scenario. 3) One might be able to drive over to family or friends who are not in a grid down area.and stay with them if you have a full tank of gas. That gives you options once the roads are cleared. 4)As electricity begins to get restored, major throughways near hospitals will come back on first. 5) you can use your car heater to warm up in a grid down place. Just make certain snow/ice does not block exhaust pipe, and car is not in garage or other confined area where carbon monoxide could asphyxiate. On a sunny day the car warms up fast.

[@lauraswann5543]

Thank you.💖👍

[@kimgordon3695]

Thanks 🙋

[@aliciakatalina4875]

I copied this ' thank you so much !

[@CarJaco]

Never under estimated an outdoor propane grill! Two winters ago, my house lost power for 3-4 days in winter. It was below freezing but luckily not bitter cold. I always keep a couple propane tanks laying around, and was able to cook on my outdoor grill. I moved all my food into a cooler and left it outside. From making coffee in the mornings, to grilling up meats for lunch and dinner, having an outdoor grill really made it a relatively enjoyable experience instead of a miserable one!

[@marbellaotaiza801]

Power: down Temperatures: freezing Normies: sulking in their homes with nothing to do. Kings: grilling sht _outside._

[@tynelson4672]

I was a over the road truck driver for 20 years. Few suggestions for your car go to a truckstop and see if they have an electric blanket that plugs into your 12 Volt plug in your car. Keep a thermos in your car. You can buy a little metal coil that plugs into the lighter to heat up water. I would also think about getting a Candle lantern . You can crack a window ventilation. You can use emergency blankets or the foil bubble wrap to turn your car into a super shelter. It would be smart to put a tote in the back of your trunk. Get some smaller bottles of water because they won’t crush is easy. but some life boat food bars or MRE’s winter clothing and wool blankets. You may want to put some salt and the small shovel in your car as well.

[@ClickClack_Bam]

I'm surprised that some people don't know that diesel engines don't start up in the cold. I thought you were going to say put that blanket on the engine bay to keep the engine warm so it'll start. Some come with a plug in the engine bay to plug in to an outlet to keep it warm. I'd imagine there's some sort of device that has a battery that would plug into to keep the engine warm. I saw an actual guy living in his diesel vehicle who didn't know about diesel engines & the cold. He had a plug but didn't know where it was & didn't even know he had one. He goes to start his bus/home/bug out vehicle in a snow storm & thinks it's dead... That or keep it running the whole time. I worked by a FedEx facility & they'd leave their vehicles running all night long when it's cold enough.

[@joannc147]

EXCELLENT advice!

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

I grew up in Oregon and went through the 1962 Columbus Day Storm... we were without power for two weeks (estimate was that 99% of the grid was down). Obviously not winter. My dad had an old camp stove and my mom put it on the washing machine and left the back door open when cooking or heating water, then closed the outside door after turning it off; left the door from our utility room closed when cooking to avoid carbon monoxide from getting into the house. The water utility didn't go down, so we had water all through the time period. Mom made hot water so we could take baths, and used the fireplace (it had a built-in heatilator) to keep us warm; and lots of blankets at night. A few years later, there was a grocery store built down the street from us, and after that, whenever there was a power outage, our power got restored rather quickly, because we were on the same grid circuit - and that's when I learned about the power utility prioritizing when restoring power.

[@justjoanish]

Oh my gosh I remember that storm. I was in Portland and I think maybe first or second grade.

[@latoyamatson6197]

Yah I learned that too. I'm on the same circuit as two banks and the college. Mine gets restored VERY fast

[@cynthiajohnston8868]

I lived outside Olympia during that storm on a dead end street with 4 houses. No power for 3 weeks. Walked a mile every day to get water from friends, heated with & cooked on the wood stove. Sponge baths only for the family of 6.

[@Darthdoodoo]

Im near a huge upmc hospital but in a terrible area but my power never goes down cuz the hospital is priority.

[@srice6231]

I was a Portland kid during that storm also. We had a teacher who had a barometer who saw that a huge storm was coming. She went around to every class to tell the teachers to not keep anyone after school and kids to go right home after school. My family was very blessed to have our electricity restored the next day but most of my friends had theirs out for two or three weeks.

[@dbrennan1523]

A friend gave me this idea, that's those blue moving blankets. You can use them year round to haul things around without damaging them. But you can also get some nails and hammer into the top of white door frame. You can do this to block off a hallway to isolate heat from say a buddy heater, or a row of windows in the living room to create a barrier from the cold coming in. They are thick and insulate and when you remove the nails from the top of the door frame you cannot see the small holes you made. And it's also not just an emergency thing, you can use it year round to move stuff around or let friend family use when they are moving, they are very useful to have outside of emergencies.

[@kristybowman8731]

We always have a couple heavy moving blankets in our SUV. They come in very handy like you said. We mostly use them for impromptu purchases of clearance Lowes plants or lumber. One of our neighbors used to live in a hail-prone part of the US and he said he kept several in his vehicle and covered his car on multiple occasions to protect it from hail damage when he was at work. If hail was coming he'd just run out and cover his car. Said the wet and heavy blankets were not fun afterwards. 😂

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I still have a dozen of these from my last move, very handy for cold walls around a bed, too. Something like a four poster with thumb tacks.

[@stevenjohns7017]

My parents who were born in the late 40's early 50's are beginning to realize that i am not the zombie apocalypse weirdo that they first thought i was, they now get what is possible and are also starting to prepare. Just shows it's never to late to start preparing.

[@mothra_mothra]

My mom too!

[@pamelarising344]

Yes I am from the early 50's and have had to endure below freezing temps for 4 days unprepared. I am now prepared and continue to gather great info from videos like this one. Thank you.😊

[@Jasmine-kills]

My mom and then she got on bord an now is a preppor

[@lorahughes7050]

Goose down clothing😅

[@adamhughes2096]

I would also recommend Yaktrax for your boots! They are inexpensive and could really save you from a fall on ice. As a first responder in Texas during the last few ice storms, they allowed me to get to people in need.

[@ruthcrosby3474]

What is Yaktrak and where can they be purchased May I ask?

[@thekangaroo42]

Strap on snow/ice spikes for shoes. I got some at my local sporting goods store a few years back.

[@mothra_mothra]

Love love my Yaktrax!!!

[@ElizabethM824]

Love my Yak Trax. But my neighborhood is fairly flat. I need real ice spikes for the steep hills that surround me. Any suggestions?

[@sherryhagerty9171]

​@@ruthcrosby3474yaktrax are cleated straps that slip over your shoes or boots to provide traction. Should be available at Walmart or sporting good stores, possible shoe stores.

[@anchorageprepper9008]

I’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating. Having your fire extinguishers available are life savers. They fight fires AND they can fight crime. Yep! Just like Batman or Superman 😉 If you are not a fan of having a Pew-Pew on hand your extinguisher works in a couple of ways. First, if you discharge it at the bad guy it’s loud when quiet and unexpected. Next, it can temporarily blind them or block their vision. Lastly, the extinguisher is heavy and you can “Bonk” “Pow” (just like the old Batman and Robin series 👍) the intruder with it and make your getaway. Get tips throughout this video. Stay Calm and Prep On!

[@samyu2971]

That"s a great tip as I have fire extinguishers that are older still at hand. I can use it as weapons for undesirables! I still want a pew pew, though. I am going to apply very soon.

[@TheAnimalsMagicShop]

@@samyu2971 Make sure they still work though if they are older - some have to be recharged so to speak, and others just don't work after a certain period of time and have to be disposed of - it depends on what type you have.

[@TheAnimalsMagicShop]

I've had the same thought.

[@christineZagorski]

A can of wasp spray is inexpensive and can shoot up to 10 feet away at the intruder. It is also lightweight, so women, elderly and children would be able to defend themselves.

[@CP-oo7qp]

My personal winter tips - Keep ponchos in your car, home, purse, etc. They’ll keep your clothing dry when coming back inside from the snow. Keep 4 kinds of gloves in your emergency kit. A pair of heavy duty winter gloves, regular winter gloves, a pack of surgical gloves to go over those to keep your hands dry, and then work gloves. The size you typically wear, and a larger size so that if it’s extremely cold you can put them on top of your other gloves.

[@TheBudgetguy_K.T]

Just curious you know of any good work gloves size 6 XL ?

[@ikdeikke]

10 pairs of gloves. Got it

[@dees1378]

You can add the super warm mittens that are large enough to put on over your finger gloves if it is super bitter cold. Frost bite is nothing to mess with!

[@cookingsherry8784]

That metallic bubble wrap also works well for insulating your chicken coop for your chickens if it gets extremely cold in the winter. And, it can keep excessive heat out in the summer.

[@Boone22]

Make sure chickens can NOT access that metal wrap...they will eat it!

[@haleymctaggart]

Yes! I used some last summer in the windows that received the most direct sun and it made a huge difference.

[@melodyclark4347]

Thanks so much!

[@1110631]

Remember, if the grid is down, so is the sewage. Keep a 5-gallon bucket, lined with an industrial grade plastic bag and a supply of kitty litter on standby. Saw dust would also be good for this if you have any. Do your business, cover with a layer of kitty litter/saw dust. Wipe your hands with wet wipes, toss it in, close the lit, wash, rinse, repeat. There are plenty of KZbin videos showing how to make a rudimentary toilet.

[@tennesseeterri]

Academy Sports sells a toilet seat lid for about $8. That snaps onto a 5 gal. Bucket. Walmart has one for about $15. We bought a huge bale of pine or cedar shavings at Walmart or tractor supply very cheap.

[@TheCrystalice4]

​@terrihansen9242 you can also use swim noodles that you cut to fit the rim of the bucket

[@Swearengen1980]

Not necessarily true. If you live in a city, most of them have the lift stations on generators and usually a good supply of fuel. The grid would have to be down for weeks before sewage shuts down. It's not like when the power goes out and suddenly you have no lights. Water and sewer are entirely different situations, so in preparing for temporary grid issues caused by weather, water/sewer is rarely going to be a problem in cities.

[@1110631]

@@Swearengen1980 in the short term, you are correct. However, should the shutdown linger, or you live in an area that is less capable, then you'd best prepare for the worst, and abandon all hope. Because we will be well and truly fucked.

[@CMarie404]

Thank you! Lots of potty options. Since we have cats, we keep extra litter for this purpose. We have bucket w/ snap on toilet seat, we have a bucket with a $Tree pool noodle and bags for each, and then more recently I acquired a bedside commode. Pricier option, but a welcome addition and a good one for us if it is a long term situation.

[@EpwnaExeter]

Winterize your home now: check for drafts at exterior doors and make repairs, get some window film for insulation, and service your furnace or clean out air vents.

[@marianblair1262]

Just discovered your video and found your tips quite helpful! I’m an 80 year old great granny, and here’s a few things I learned many years ago from a “Survival in the Wilderness” class from the local Mountaineers: your brain is your most important survival tool! Concerning clothing, they said wool is great because it will keep you warm even if it gets wet. I’ve had many opportunities to confirm this over the years. Also, they taught that food was third in importance, because worst case, a person can survive at least 10 days without food, water is second, because a person can survive for 3 days without water, so shelter/warmth is the first priority, because a person can’t survive one night in temps below 45 degrees. Also, concerning water, while it may not be good to drink, if you make sure to turn off power to your hot water tank so it won’t be damaged when the power comes back on, you can use that water for cleaning, and flushing toilets. Thank you for giving out so much more information!

[@faithcrisis2138]

For parents of really little ones, a great nightlight option in a power outage are glowsticks. There cool colors and a very safe and easy item for kids to use to navigate in the dark or just to keep the monsters away

[@dbrennan1523]

Glowsticks are my friends first stage option, he has other options if the power stays out but that's what he keeps on hand as an initial option. As soon as the power goes out he cracks a few and just puts them in a few key areas. Like you say kids think they are cool and would enjoy cracking and shaking one.

[@tommysanta2750]

Yes very good idea. God help you

[@CascadiaPrepper]

I like the little 9v LED blocklites. I always have used 9v batteries around from changing out the batteries in my smoke alarms. Those little lights will last all night, longer than a candle with no fire risk!

[@TheAnimalsMagicShop]

I love glowsticks - they are very comforting when you lose power :)

[@user-mp8kd3qz2o]

Christmas string lights on a generator and battery operated Christmas lights also work well.

[@flowingbrooke1]

I like my Merino wool thermals, they're a bit more expensive but, they keep me warmer than synthetic thermals. Another added feature of merino wool is they do not make you itch like regular wool products. Thanks for all your good prepping ideas and life-saving tips!

[@annettefournier9655]

Lucky you. Every kind of spun wool makes me itch.

[@lynngilbert1596]

silk long johns and shirts are what you need

[@elaines5179]

A handy box of baking soda, not stored over the stove, can be an excellent fire extinguisher, especially for fat fires on the stove. I had an unexpected fat fire recently and grabbed the open baking soda box in my refrigerator for odor control, and put the fire out in seconds. A large box of baking soda under the sink is excellent and very cheap. Maybe pre-open it if its a strong box, and tape it shut so its easy-open if needed. And it can be handy for many other uses. Watch a Uses for Baking Soda in a youtube video.

[@mehere8038]

Ever considered a proper fire blanket? They are dirt cheap & much easier to use & safer. They shouldn't be stored "over the stove" though, but rather on the other side of the room, near the doorway, where they are easily accessible if the stove is on fire

[@brendag2891]

Coming from a 25+ year ski instructor in the Midwest, a spare pair of Smartwool / synthetic moisture wicking sock is absolutely * KEY *- to warm feet in snowy conditions. Toes are necessary, as any hunter or person who has experienced frozen toes will tell you. Cotton socks will retain sweat and your feet may get frostbite. Hiking boots, as well, and mittens, both in case you need to bug out or even get stranded in a vehicle in a snow storm or icy roads in winter.

[@mariolafrance5806]

One important detail about the carbon monoxide alarm is that it has to be installed near the floor, contrary to a fire alarm, which is installed near the ceiling.

[@RapidL.]

Thank you. Very useful info. Way back, I was very involved with back country SAR. In the Cascades and Olympics, our survival skills had to be superb. Our motto was “Cotten kills” and we were sent away if we showed up in cold weather with any Cotten on any layer. Actually, that was most of the time. It can be 80 at base camp and 10-20 below at night on the mountains. Wool, silk, synthetics were all good. No Cotten. It soaks up moisture like a wick and the evaporation can cause hypothermia rather quickly.

[@littlewing8246]

lol we call cotton "the death fabric"

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

Always astonishing to me when people recommend hiking in jeans

[@mehere8038]

I suggest a fire blanket as well as extinguisher. I bought one when I first left home & moved into a TINY place, cause I realised that using a fire extinguisher was going to be problematic with fumes. Fire blankets are great for oil & other cooking fires that you can't use water on. I've never actually used mine, but it's good peace of mind. I also suggest fixing drafts permanently, rather than just having stuff to use on them in an emergency, I did that about a year ago now & REALLY noticed the difference over winter, saved me a lot of money not losing heat to drafts. I mean I already had it part done, but really checking for all gaps & properly sealing them really does make a HUGE difference to power use & heat retention. Be sure to remember exhaust fans & skylights when doing it too, you can buy one way valves for exhaust fans, that you simply sit on top of them inside the roof cavity & when the fan is turned on, the pressure opens them, but when the fan is turned off, the valve closes & stops passive air escape when you don't want it (you can buy similar for drains too, which are great for stopping back flow in the case of a blockage). I had one skylight, that I never used as a skylight & so I put polystyrene insulation over it & that seems to have made the biggest difference in reducing heat loss in my home. "security film" over my windows has made a significant difference to heat transfer through the windows too, not as good as double glazing, but only a fraction of the price & windows are now neutral temperature to the touch, instead of freezing cold, like the glass used to be in winter

[@BigRigRich]

Refuge Medical makes great first aid kits. I have one in each car. One on my bug out bag and one called a “crash kit” in my personal truck. I also have one of their critical wound care buckets. I’m trying to make it to the Refuge Medical Training / Responder 1 and 2 classes in late October they are having in Oklahoma. Bear’s stuff is not cheap… but when your life depends on it, cheap is not an option.

[@brown_eyed1]

His stuff is awesome ‼️ He takes great care. Bear Nation to the rescue. Refuge Medical.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Supplies come from North American Rescue. 😉

[@nunyabidness7233]

FYI, wool blankets are *NOT* hypo-allergenic. Many people, myself included, are allergic to wool. Also, regular disposable hand-warmers helped us to keep the cats warm during the Great Texas Deep Freeze of 2021. We used the hot-water heater liner (aluminum bubble wrap) is what we used to make the critters a little tent that they could stay in and the hand warmers combined with them worked great. Be aware that some smoke detectors also work to detect heat so a camping stove might end up setting off the smoke detector. MRE heaters are usable to heat up other types of food as well. Hand sanitizer can also be used to heat things up since alcohol can burn fairly cleanly. During the Texas blackout, the water pressure declined to essentially zero. It was because the city had told everybody to run a stream of water from every faucet. City water systems are designed for that on a good day and it didn't work out so well.

[@vickiamundsen2933]

what a clever idea to keep your kitties warm!

[@georgeg7840]

And here in Montreal, Canada I EDC a pre-threaded needle sealed in a straw because your clothes is your first layer of shelter. A stick of lip balm can be a literal life saver when outdoors, the cold dry winter air sucks moisture out of exposed skin making you colder like sweating in summer, rub lip balm on exposed skin to reduce heat loss, it also has lots of other survival uses.

[@cynthiadavis2425]

My dad always talked about if your feet get cold put a pair of socks a piece of newspaper and then another sock. It works very good.

[@MPGunther1]

Kris, thank you for all you do to help keep us well informed and properly prepared.

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Tonga volcano put 13% more moisture into the atmosphere. Expect record snow packs again this year. The snow is already on the north shore of Lake Superior. I see the high elevations are already getting snow too. Cutting ship track emissions will also increase snow falls. Less so2 to condense the moisture in the atmosphere. Remember to sleep on couch or bed if camping indoors in the cold. The more insulation under you the better. I love wool blankets. Even bought a wool great kilt. A lot of times houses without utilities are colder indoors than outdoors in the winter. Like a new construction in winter for the builders out there. I try to wear synthetic "plastic" layers on the outside. You want a fabric that wicks moisture close to the body. We plastic our windows every winter. It saves money. Be careful with plastic because it will condense moisture. Nothing like your breath freezing to side of a tent. Bubble wrap under a cabin floor between joist and flooring does better than no insulation. With no space behind it no room for mice to live. The long stick matches are my favorite. In case of needing to light a pilot light. A coleman gas lantern will heat an ice shanty. Keep your feet off the cold ground or floor. The cold will eventually transfer into your feet. I try to keep just my heels against a log while hunting. Great video. I question the tent indoors though. Maybe throw mattress on floor and tent on it. Or bring couch cushions into the tent. Most tents don't insulate and then add on moisture from people breathing. Also you need to dry sleeping bags after using them because of body moisture. Or moisture will bring down the insulation value. Wool even soaking wet hold 80% of the heat.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I bought 4 wool blankets from OXFAM last year. They are £13 each. They are made from recycled wool.

[@JASHARRIS]

One thing i try to keep near me in a emergency situation along with first is some OTC medicine: aspirin, ibuprofen, cold medicine, etc

[@tclodfelter8789]

We bought a house in the country. Wind storms bring down limbs and trees on a constant basis. The first thing we did was install a 20KW whole home back up generator! It has paid for its self MANY TIMES OVER!! It also is connected to the outdoor wood boiler so we have hot water.

[@user-oh2xd1fj3o]

Yoga mat under sleeping bag! Avoid cotton clothes as they absorb moisture! Want to stay dry! Multiple layers helps in extremely cold weather!

[@surewhatever8843]

More ideas: + Tyvek suit with the attached shoe booties and hood will keep you dry and warm while out. + Induction hot plate can be used with a big battery unit. Couple with a pot for heating water or cooking. Load up thermoses while you’re at it. + I set up two jugs: one with plain water for rinsing, another with water, a squirt of dish soap and a teaspoon of bleach for washing hands and dishes. + Gas can, filled ahead of time when you fill up your car tank. If power is out, gas station pumps won’t be available. Prepare for an evacuation: (trees can topple onto your house in extreme weather) + Prepared pet carrier with essentials (food, meds, leash) + Go bags that include options for a few days of car living, just in case you can’t find accommodations. Remember your freezers when the power is out. If you’ve got snow, you can bag it and pack it in your freezer to help keep temps down. Refreeze by tossing outside.

[@morseventurechannel1365]

Longest we went without power in Michigans brutal winter was 10 days. I since moved and have a fireplace and 500 candles, and some solar lights

[@robertcritchley1338]

Good afternoon, all. Baking soda actually makes great fire suppressant. Proven that wet wool will keep you warmer than any other material. Great prepper survival ideas. Keep getting into it, and keep prepping. Very important, do not get complacent. Thank you, Kris.

[@johnvillalovos5082]

Great video City Prepping! I am a gas detection expert. I do it for a living covering all industries imaginable. Please note that Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is also toxic. Typical permissible average exposure levels over an (8) hour period are about 5,000 parts per million (ppm). CO2 is not as toxic as Carbon Monoxide (CO), but it still shouldn’t be ignored. Thanks for all you do!

[@CityPrepping]

Thanks for the info!

[@jessicapearson9479]

I understand the edturance against candles and oil lanterns but those are also important to have as a backup and they are far cheaper to get ahold off for those low on money. They make emergency tea light candles that are far thicker than regular tea candles. There is also (If you can afford it) candle lanterns as well. Also, there are flameless fire tablets you can use a small camp stove with. Not to mention little fuel cans that you can use to cook over. As well as solar battery packs that are handled for you to charge your phone or even your smaller rechargeable batteries like your AA and AAA ones. You'll want to stock up on canned pet food and get your pets multivitamins at least worm treatments. There are also, camping toilets, bathing wipes(made specifically for full body bathing), leave in dry hair shampoo. And of course you'll need some books and games for you and your family. A potable DVD player is also good as you can use your solar battery packs to charge it.

[@jessicapearson9479]

Sorry, for any spelling errors. Hard to type with one hand while holding a tot.

[@hjerte20]

I want to argue with you about the clothes. I grew up and live in the north of Norway, and synthetic clothes closest to the body are for when you work hard or play sports. We who live in arctic climates know that only wool is good, and preferably as little processed wool as possible. Wool is warm, even if it gets sweaty and wet. And that it is important to have layers upon layers of clothing, not just slightly thick garments. A good piece of advice. Learn to knit. Knit woolen socks for everyone in the family, several pairs each. Sweaters, hats, mittens and blankets. No one can take knowledge from you.

[@kathym2501]

I saved some broken down boxes to use to insulate between floor and tent and sleeping bags.

[@kerrynight3271]

I finally bought a little electric hand saw and am having a blast sawing up a huge pile of limbs I've been collecting over the years. I usually only use my wood burning stove a couple of times a year, but if it gets cold at all, I'm going to be using it this winter.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I bought one from Amazon, but not tried it yet.

[@kerrynight3271]

@@debbiecurtis4021 It takes a few tries to figure out the safest way to hold it. I wear a thick glove on the hand that holds the wood still and twice I think it's saved me from injury when the saw skipped off the wood where I was cutting. Just pay very close attention to what you're doing and you'll love it like I do. Enjoy.

[@justjoanish]

@@kerrynight3271 Thanks for the tip. I just got one that I had ordered and would not have thought about the saw skipping like that.

[@kerrynight3271]

@@justjoanish Sure! It takes a few tries to figure out how much pressure to put on both the part being sawed and the rest of the wood. Enjoy your saw. We ladies are taking care of ourselves.

[@justjoanish]

@@kerrynight3271 gotta be able to take care of ourselves.

[@vickiamundsen2933]

I'm on a campaign to get all my friends to have fire extinguishers in multiple spots. 1) near the furnace. 2) near the electrical panel. 3) in the car. 4) in the garage. 5)in the kitchen 6) next to fireplace/woodstove.

[@lisalee2885]

I got one for the living room since we always have a live Christmas tree...but I like the tip that it can be used as a weapon if need be. That spraying will work 😂

[@tiffles699]

I have a yoga mat or exercise mat to put under the sleeping bed. I'm currently sleeping on an air mattress, yoga mat, and sleeping bag while I finish up cleaning up my house from a move

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I did that for 2½ years whilst renovating my house.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Great advice. My gaff has a fire extinguisher in every room, with a big CO2 extinguisher in the hallway. That way, wherever I happen to be if a fire starts, I can try and put it out, and have the capacity to get to the exit. I also think its important to have enough redundancy so that you can help your neighbour put out THEIR fire in an emergency. In a grid down situation, if their place burns down, yours probably will too. I also agree on your selection of flashlights and lamps. Lamps are great for illuminating a static location, but headlamps are must-have if you are moving around doing things with your hands.

[@chuckfunderburk7964]

And if you have a fire extinguisher and a BAD GUY attacks, shoot him with white powder and beat him with the red can...a lot

[@clivedunning4317]

Fantastic advice , especially for folk that have little or no knowledge of what to do in an emergency. Just one small point regarding clothing, if you are in a cold/windy environment try to obtain headware that has a chinstrap fastening so that you do not have to lose the use of one hand to hold on to your hat . Snood/headover torques are useful in that scenario too. Finally , thank you for stressing the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning , so few people nowadays are alert to this possible problem.

[@mehere8038]

one that covers your ears & neck makes a HUGE difference to how warm you feel too

[@csluau5913]

Yep, pretty much have everything on the list except for I think one thing. I didn’t get that one by choice. As for the batteries, a lesson I have had to learn over the last couple of years is not to get the batteries you see in the dollar or discount stores because they will only last you for about six months. That means they will only have a charge in them for about six months if you put them in storage. Also, you should store them somewhere that is cool, and out of the light, not cold or hot like a laundry room or a storage shed. The extreme temperatures will deplete the batteries. If you’re going to get the cheap brands use those right away and just keep buying more about every three months or so. Otherwise go for the higher quality batteries, but still make sure you keep them somewhere cool dry and out of the light. as for the plastic sheeting, that’s definitely a good thing to have. A few years ago when I was living in an apartment I used plastic sheeting or plastic drop cloths to enclose my back porch during the winter where I kept my plants and my potatoes and cabbage and things that were growing in 5 gallon buckets. I also used the aluminum bubble wrap as a reflective surface underneath the buckets to reflect the heat back up and keep the bottoms from getting cold. It meant that I was able to grow some small crops during the colder months and they were a surplus source of food for me. Where I live now I actually have a backyard and I have to admit… Shamefully… I have done nothing with the backyard this year because I have had so many other crises to deal with Specifically financial and employment issues. Luckily, my rent is cheap compared to a lot of the other places around me and unfortunate but my landlords are decent people because a lot of the ones that are in areas nearby are hiking up the prices of rent. Between my rolling food storage and of course water which I have been storing for over a year now I should be OK for the winter plus lots of extra blankets and warm clothes, etc. I started stocking up on things 12 and three years ago. About every six months I take a tally of everything I’ve got before the seasons change to try to figure out if I need anything. I’ve got a few things on my shortlist coming up but unfortunately getting another job is at the top of my list right now. That brings me to my next point which is to always have a small stash of cash put away somewhere. A lock box or a safe place preferably. I always keep a go bag or I get home bag in your car along with winter time or summertime seasonal car supplies and a small tool kit. Flashlights are always a must whether you’re at home or on the road or out camping just in case something happens and you lose the light. Even being prepared, I have found myself caught off guard or not having something that I had sworn I had put into my preps. The one thing I have learned is Prepper is that no matter how much you are prepared there is always something that happens that catches you off guard or not completely prepared. Learn from that experience.

[@joannc147]

Hope you find solid employment soon! Your tip on keeping cash on hand is spot-on.

[@csluau5913]

@@joannc147 i’m working on it. Things are so unstable right now. I’ve never seen anything like it in my entire life. I have actually tried to keep a job and people are so unpredictable now you never know what’s around the next corner. Having several hundred dollars set aside, and cash has been the difference between me being secure and being on the street. That being said, I could not have done what I have done if I were not taught these things by my parents and my grandparents who always urged me to be prepared. Also, I learned it in scouting when I was a kid and I learned that again when I was in the military serving. It is a lesson that never goes amiss. Being prepared and having the correct mindset is literally the key to surviving.

[@minab7390]

Another item is a stove top pressure cooker. Good for cooking beans and rice in a short period of time. I lived in the mountains and had a lot of power outages. One place had a wood stove which was great, but one had a pellet stove and did not work when power was out. Fire pit will work for pressure cooker.

[@tommysanta2750]

WOW Kris is there anything you do not know.? Your help is very much appreciated. God is definitely using you to bless others in these perilous time. Hod bless you.

[@elaines5179]

Years ago I took an urban survival class and learned that you can safely use the 91% rubbing alcohol as an indoor fuel because it gives off water vapor not carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide when it burns. So save a wide metal can, take the center out of a roll of toilet paper by turning the core cardboard while making it smaller and it pulls out. Then squeeze the TP into the can, Important, have a lid that can suffocate a flame ready at hand, even a dinner plate can work. pour the alcohol into the tp to wet it and put the can on a safe base like an oven roasting pan or a large frying pan and light it up. Practice this , practice putting it safely out. Do NOT leave it unattended, expect water condensate on your windows. It worked great a couple years later when I got stuck in my car in a blizzard in October in Colorado. I had a caste iron skillet in the van cause I had seen the weather report before I went to work that day. A coffee can with a snap on plastic lid, a bottle of alcohol and matches were part of my emergency pack in my car.

[@tommysanta2750]

These cold prepareness ideas, thankfully, we do not need. We live in a tropic island 🇵🇷 and one less problem to think about. I pray for those that do need to prepare for cold weather. It will be very tough. God bless us all, HE is on his way to take his church. Prepare spiritually.

[@mandrews1245]

I'm from the North and when I bought property in Florida I asked the insurance agent for flood insurance. He could not stop laughing. He said, "If your house floods, it means the rest of Florida is already under water"... So, cold may not be your problem but food, fresh water and survival may still be.

[@jpexoticpets146]

Rewatching these videos in preparation for the winter storm about to hit Wisconsin tomorrow, Jan 9, 24! I just signed up for your Preparedness Roadmap class, so I'm already way ahead. Filled 5 gallon buckets for washing with and flushing toilets. My water storage jugs have not arrived yet, so we bought gallons of water from the store. Sticking by your 1 gallon per person per day. Thank you for your videos! They are literally life-saving.

[@lisalee2885]

Glad you thought a head. When I'm done with my laundry soap jug I fill it with tap water and store it in laundry basket for future toilet water flushing only. It's good thick plastic. Those cheap gallons of drinking water will Crack and leak

[@lovinglife3954]

My living room picture windows are single pane and let in so much heat and cold. I use similar to your aluminum bubble wrap - I cut apart the metallic liners from grocery delivery and tape to the window. It makes an immediate difference.

[@mehere8038]

I bought "security film" for mine, it's a clear film that's designed to stop the window breaking if an intruder hits it with a hammer or similar. 1x$70au roll was enough to cover the windows in 2 of my rooms & it's made a HUGE difference to heat & cold transfer, but without impacting visibility through the windows at all. I'm guessing your system probably has a stronger effect than mine, but if you want to be able to use your windows as windows, I highly recommend considering the film. My windows are now neutral temperature when touched, no longer freezer temperature

[@jbpreps2122]

Great advice Steve! I weeded a few relationships out of my life this last year. I realized they were all too happy to use me but not so happy to reciprocate! Much more joy and peace in my life. 😊

[@debbiestinnett2987]

I got 3 of the portable propane heaters plus a Coleman propane cookstove. That plus having a fireplace. I also live on rural property. Instead of a new car I bought 2 good used ones. A car and an SUV. Pd for. If one goes down, I have backup. I'm not as young as I once was, hiking through snow isn't a good thought.

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I've got 3 camping stoves and 100 CP250 gas cans. I can survive this winter.

[@SusanHarrell530]

Nice!

[@allenshepard7992]

Great video. they just keep getting better. NOTE: IF it is cold, below freezing and the water pressured drops to zero : no water then learn from other states. Think about turning off the electric hot water heaters, gas heaters and draining the water. Our house heat also keeps the pipes in the walls from freezing. Basement and exterior walls (kitchen and bathroom sinks) do freeze and can burst. This can be a mess during an emergency and is a problem after one. Second - the Mr. Buddy heater works for me (take that for what it's worth). The area in front of the heater gets very warm. Mine is kept as low as possible to get the coldest air but put on a metal trivet and pizza tray. Based on KZbin I got the hose and filter. The hardest part was turning the unit on for the first time. Had to bleed all the air out of the hose. Propane stores better. MRE / XMRE / Mountain House all work for me. Buy them, Eat them, then stock up on what you like. Yes the Mountain House "Biscuits and gravy" is good. People call it god's food of the South. I could not believe it was good. Peak is good, I found "4Patriot" a bit bland - but that is me. Flash lights. One personal, one head lamp and one area lantern per person. Yes per person. Note: They have radios and flashlights that use 18650 LiPo battery. Same battery kids use in vape units. LiPo and LiPo batteries do not have memories like NiCad. Multiple batteries can be charged and stored. The "solar generator" is a great idea. Kept my WiFi running as cable still worked. Do not forget your car to charge things.

[@mothra_mothra]

Ooh you know, you made me think! I usually just keep the water dripping, but if the water is down too, you are 100% right!!! Eek! I didn't think of that!! Thank you!! I'd better find my main shut-off to be ready! 😊👍

[@allenshepard7992]

@@mothra_mothra Have not had to drain my own system. Learned that lesson from others when Texas froze two years ago. Even a few buried water mains froze and cracked.

[@latriciacagle4873]

I live in a major metropolitan area and surviving extreme summer heat is a bigger issue where I live and I never need to turn on the central heat in the winter. The lowest temp I ever experienced indoors was 53 degrees at night and I was warm and cozy in bed. I do have a small space heater for the bathroom while taking showers. Many of the measures mentioned work in both extreme heat and extreme cold situations. I use the reflective insulation and insulating curtains on windows. I have a small solar cooker and alcohol heat canisters. I have fire extinguishers. I have solar lights. I have rechargeable batteries and battery operated fans. I have a solar battery pack for my phone. I have a lot of dehydrated food storage. I will be adding a solar power station to my supplies next month with solar panels coming by the end of the year. I’m hoping I will be able to support my indoor hydroponics in the event of a grid down situation.

[@jmc8076]

For the many millions of us in condo (and apt/flat buildings) these may work. Not everyone lives in a house. Thx. 🙏

[@annettefournier9655]

Winter is long here I'm very cold at 53 degrees sitting inactive.

[@kickinthegob]

I have spent a lot of time camping in the bush in Australia and in the forest and mountains of Norway. Get sleeping bags from reputable manufacturers as cheaper bags will post bogus temperature ratings and this can be dangerous. If you buy a larger bag and there is a lot of free volume in the bag, then push a down jacket or a pillow down into the foot section to take up the dead space. It will make it easier to keep the bag heated. Also get a bag that can handle colder temperatures than you expect. It's easier to unzip a warm bag than to make a cold bag warmer.

[@The-Grateful-Hippie]

I have one of those emergency radios. They charge pretty well with the solar panel through a window and even better if outside in the sun. When I brought it home I was playing the radio to check it out and my parrots complained when I turned it off. So it's their radio now 🤣. We charge it every 2-3 days via AC and it plays 10-14 hrs a day when they are awake. I probably should get another.

[@helgabruin2261]

Parrots are so adoringly bossy!

[@tennesseeterri]

I had one, a lovebird who enjoyed easy listening radio. I put it on a timer.

[@robertcarmosino6563]

I had finchs and they loved jazz

[@joannc147]

Well….we know who is in charge at your house! 🤣🤣👍🏻

[@joannc147]

@@robertcarmosino6563 oh, I miss my finches! They especially reacted with happy songs on Mozart and, oddly enough, Luther VonDross.

[@jenniferrastley7337]

I would add a scarf to what you would wear.

[@gavinburnett5641]

Good list. For winter preps, I would add some snow shovels and a few bags of rock salt.

[@tohrurikku]

After this I am now seriously thinking of getting one of those tents that fit over your bed. I am often cold, and maybe one of those tents will help me keep warm. Another tip for your boots/shoes, if it is wet out, you think you may have a hole in your footwear, or you keep getting snow in your boots, and your footwear is going to get wet (or they are already wet) slip your dry socked feet into some plastic bags before putting your footwear on. It will give you another layer of protection and keep you feet dry for longer. If you have liners that can be taken out put the plastic bags between the liner and the boot. If you can switch the liners buy additional liners that you can use while waiting for the wet ones to dry. Be careful of boxes of matches. While lighting a match try not to use the box as there is always a possibility that it may suddenly light the box on fire. I know of instances of this happening. How you store them is also important.

[@leogol6045]

Live in the mountains. We had a severe winter one year that caused the power to go out for about a week, and the snow was relentless. I had my friends to spend it with, lucky me. We dug a fire pit into the snow and ate sausages and canned beans for dinner, heated water over the wood burning stove, played board games, fought in the snow, and generally had a good time. The sub zero showers we took were miserable, though!! 🤣 So my tips are to have non-electrical forms of entertainment (board games, books) and firewood. And maybe some alcohol, too, lol! And a saw, if you're worried about not having enough wood.

[@lanakeeton8102]

No playing in snow!! Can't wear or dry clothes. No showers, use baby wipes till power goes back on. Keep decks of cards, puzzles, books, games for entertainment. Get a few solar lights, it's surprising how dark your house gets even in the daytime without lamps. Wear a hat inside to prevent body heat loss.

[@lisalee2885]

Sounds SO FUN 👍 I would have skipped the cold shower and just heated up water for a sponge wash. Camping supplies does have the shower bags. You fill it with water and sun heats it up or in your case fill with hot water and it's a nice little shower.

[@lplyons8685]

Don't forgot the can opener.

[@marycote3423]

I've seen a few things in this video that I don't have. I will be going out to see what I can find. Thank you for sharing. Keep prepping. Stay safe and prayers for all. God bless.

[@russharmon6635]

For indoor cooking, check out the butane stove. One brand name is Joy Cook butane single burner stove.. often used in some restaurants for table side cooking.

[@pikayla5749]

The video background music is distracting. Your calm well modulated voice is enough but if you need music find something with a longer repeat pattern. Just my opinion for the 2 cents it's worth. Thanks Kris!

[@deniselogan2733]

YES PLEASE STOP WITH THE BACKGROUND MUSIC - Soooo distracting!!!

[@jamesflanaganjr]

First, great video with very good information. What about butane stoves for indoor cooking? Obviously overall, the same safety you have to take like propane stoves, but they seem to be more safe. Also, recommended for storing the small 1-pound propane tanks, to ditch the plastic caps that come with them and get the brass caps with a seal inside. Better for safety and storage if you don't use it often, as long as you're not storing it in extreme temperatures or humid environments. Also, another thing I keep in my preparation kit is the WaterBOB Bathtub Storage Emergency Drinking Water Container, which Comes with a Hand Pump, BPA-Free (100 Gallon). I almost used the one I have during our Texas Snowmageddon in 2021 when we started to lose water pressure, but had sufficient bottled and other water on hand, but this device goes into your tub and you can fill it up prior to a disaster, or when a disaster occurs, prior to losing city water pressure. Again, great video. I actually learned a lot of preparation information from my time in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Tikrit Iraq for a year where we had frequent issues with supplies, water, restroom trailers, etc., on our Forward Operating Base, and had only generator power while there. You learn to prepare for power failures, supply delays for food/water, and when sanitation facilities go down, basically the essentials. Thanks for providing this information - Cheers!

[@absolutorice754]

My great-grandparents survived in the 1940s in a house they made of dirt when winter temperatures were below -20°C and one metre of snow. I think I could survive too.

[@CTROCK]

I remember the cold snow hit Texas 2 years ago I have everything stock up ready but the only thing I didn’t have is those heaters like Mr.Heaters run by propane it was the worst mistake I make not having any heaters it was in the 15 degree and no electricity for 2 week! Now I have everything!

[@PrincessKickingButt]

Carbon Monoxide killed 5 families in Seattle area a few years ago because they ran their generator in their garage.

[@m.k.1543]

Another thing that double sided aluminum/reflective bubble wrap is good for is a sleeping matt however as you pointed out you do now want to slee directly on the floor. I used to do a lot of early spring and late fall tent camping and those nights can get down to 20’s and 30’s were I am. I never had anything but a summer sleeping bag but what I would do is line the inside of my tent with corrugated cardboard. I always kept broken down boxes in my car trunk. If you layer 1-2 layers of cardboard under your sleeping area and make sure it extends beyond the expected area it will keep you much more comfy however if you also use a layer of the bubble wrap either under the sleeping bag or inside of it under a thin sheet it will keep you toasty in some pretty cold temps. Homeless people have known about using cardboard to sleep on for decades and it works!! Plus it just makes it more padded. All of this said another thing that many people have are the 2x2 foot interlocking foam flooring mats used in gyms or kids play rooms those will also do an excellent job of creating a nice barrier between you and the hear sucking floor.

[@elizabethconvey3242]

Great video Chris, thank you. One thing I keep in store is some bioethanol fuel and a bioethanol burner. It can be used indoors safely because it just produces a small amount of water vapour as a bi-product. With the correct containers, it can be used for heat and to cook by.It's not the 'cheapest' fuel (at least not in the UK) but in an emergency it's a good back up. Obviously, it's important to make sure it's somewhere away from other combustibles.

[@mothra_mothra]

That's great! I have to get an adapter burner for my isopropyl alcohol gel fireplace. That bioethanol stuff burns hotter and is a little cheaper than the gel cans.

[@robdavidson4945]

Woolen Sox like Smartwool will keep your feet warm even when wet and have antimicrobial properties. I had recurring athletes foot issues from my time in the Marines in the 70's until I changed from Cotton socks to wool a few years ago. Foot problems completely disappeared. Neck scarf, hat and snow goggles to prevent a very painful case of "snowblindness" if you're outside for long periods in the snow on sunshiney days. A positive attitude helps.

[@tsamyar]

Advice for the "Mr Heater Buddy" They come in 3 sizes. I have the smallest, and I ran it with a 20lb Propane tank (get a filter!) to warm up my cabin (~400 Sq ft.) By itself, it doesn't do much. Get a USB powered fan, preferably all-metal, and mount it on top. It will increase its usefulness exponentially.

[@picachugirl2036]

I survived the heater going out for the day it was -17 outside. The power remained thankfully, and I used all the heating pads. Also once my neighbor got home, he taught me how to light the pilot light. Sooo im good now. Ive learned. (Grandparents were out of town, and I wasnt sure if id blow myself up or something lmao)

[@ke8mattj]

It was Superstorm Sandy in 2012 that got me into preparing for emergencies. We lucked out mainly due to our personalities: we hate going to the grocery store so we were already stocked up on food (we already went even before it was forecasted), and we were cheap so we already heated our space with wood (which doubled for cooking and heating water.) We also still had old starter batteries and an inverter so we were able to keep things charged like a laptop to occupy a niece. We're much more prepared now than what we were over a decade ago if it were to happen again.

[@volqueen]

I am prepared! The only thing that I don't have that you mentioned is the bubble wrap insulation. Always adding more, but feel like I really do have what is needed if it's needed. Thanks Kris for the research and information, you are the best!

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

If you are allergic to wool like me, what I do for my wool blanket is I saftey pin a cotton sheet to both sides of the wool blanket, before covering up. I Also have allergies to clothing, so I make sure to wear a thin layer of cotton clothing (or whatever you are NOT allergic to) underneath the top clothing to keep from allergic reactions!

[@lisalee2885]

That sounds great. I'm not a fan of wool but I could do flannel on each side of wool 👍

[@kariw.160]

I’m actually proud of myself for having most of this already. We are luckier than most to be able to have extra.

[@zombiemom5088]

Went 2 weeks without power February 21 with back to back ice storms … we’re good 😊

[@flipflop82ful]

Eating a good meal, lots of fat and protein before going into your sleeping bag will help keeping you warm

[@do-it-yourself-skills]

Wool blankets, sweaters, socks, gloves, hats & scarves will also still keep you warm even if they get wet.

[@Katiedid1975]

I've been prepping for literally decades, and have pretty much all the gadgets (plus a garage decorated with hand tools for long term survival) you went over today, but I just cannot seem to save enough to purchase a jackery type power station. Some other more pressing emergency has prevented me being able to buy one. It's really one of the few things I've ever wanted that I couldn't afford related to emergency situations. I know I'm not the only one living paycheck to paycheck that watches your videos so maybe some of your viewers might have some other power generating ideas they could share. 😊

[@catpaladin1]

We have electric and natural gas here. I’ve been looking into a power backup using the natural gas. It’s about 20-25k though and I’m sitting on pulling the pin right now. I’d rather not deal with banks of batteries that will go bad over time and I’m not in a high sun area for solar as backup - which would also need those batteries. (Edit) using the gas as backup would power everything in the house including the heater (gas) and the air conditioning

[@Katiedid1975]

@@catpaladin1 I long for the days I had a gas stove. My place is unfortunately, totally electric. I was speaking of not being able to afford less than 600 bucks for a small jackery and you're talking about a 25K gas system? I'm happy for you but, perhaps you meant for your comment to stand alone and not be included under mine. 😊

[@Katiedid1975]

@@janesmallwood thank you for making me feel less alone. I really appreciate it.

[@mandrews1245]

I've been researching power stations and back up batteries for two years now. They appear to be more show than substance. 1. What will you use it for? Be specific. 2. How long will the battery run on the item's wattage you want to use it for? 3. How will you recharge the battery? Even if you want to make 2 cups of coffee and recharge your phone they don't do much more than that, unless it is for a very short period of time. To recharge...how? Solar? Do you get 10+ hrs. of direct sun in the winter? What amount of solar charge is needed, 100, 200, 400? Solar panels are not cheap. Will you need an inverter to change AC and DC? Unless you know specifically how you will use backup power, can't help you. I suggest, put your money into string of solar charged lights, which charge during the day and can come into the house at night. Buy wool or silk thermo underwear (not cotton) to keep warm. Buy 2 pr of good wool socks so you can change and not wear damp footwear. Buy 2 small backup battery chargers for your phone and keep them fully charged when electricity is on. You will have 3-4 days of service when electricity goes out, providing cell service is operational. Store a can of extra gas for vehicle. Buy charger which fits into cigarette lighter that can charge phone or an instant pot to cook food while driving, especially if you plan to bug-out. However, unless you are in a flood zone, best to stay put with propane or charcoal BBQ to cook food, hot water bottle and good sleeping bag, food & water supplies, and materials to draft proof a small room & window when furnace heating fails. Don't forget reading materials and games to keep boredom at bay.

[@Katiedid1975]

@@mandrews1245 well, I think I've got everything you listed there and I appreciate your info on the relevance of a power station, my thoughts also are in a grid down situation, I sure won't be able to put an array of solar panels outside, they'd be stolen in the first 15 minutes. And people would be alerted that I have something to charge. So, I feel pretty much as you do, and I have short term power outages covered. I really wish I had a gas kitchen stove instead of electric, that would simplify a lot of issues. Stay safe out there!😊

[@sunshinegardener1189]

Refuge Medical has a huge selection of first aid kits for boos to first responders and special operations all made in the USA.

[@1JypsyJan]

Speaking of metallic covered bubble wrap (otherwise know as Refletix) .. put it under your bedding and it will reflect your body heat back. Reflectix works for all kinds of things, window cover/insulation, reflecting flame heat/light, cut to fit inside a boot, solar oven... etc. It's a very versatile product.

[@Liv0Sage]

I love our electric blanket. We use it all winter to make the bed feel warmer to be easier to fall to sleep without needing to heat the full room plus it means that you don't need to use your body heat to initially heat the blankets/air pocket in bed, it does it for you. For kids, you can find cute water bottle covers (like animals) if you need or prefer those over electric options. We have both, but I prefer the electric one because I can control the temp better.

[@Lori664]

ROPE… many uses, inexpensive and necessary if you had to go up on your roof. Great video! 😃

[@andydroid9782]

You should check out the Eco Zoom stoves. The Zoom Plancha has a chimney and a cast iron griddle with 2 removable tops for direct access to flames. You can use it to cook indoors so no one will smell your food. Just the smoke from the fire. It's a dual rocket stove that runs on very little wood, biomass, or charcoal. I'd like to know what you think!

[@carrieporter3401]

Where can these be found?

[@andydroid9782]

@@carrieporter3401 search for Eco Zoom Plancha for the griddle top with dual rocket stoves.

[@balanceskateboarding8807]

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[@balanceskateboarding8807]

Thanks for sharing. I had a look, they sell them close to my hometown, the stove looks huge & heavy for indoors!

[@melodyclark4347]

Also look into tent stoves. They come in different sizes, with everything included to vent thru walls, ceilings, or tents. Wood burning, the costs I've seen are under $400.00.

[@rjoney55]

GREAT video Chris! I am happy to say, because of you mostly, I have about 96% of this list. It was nice to watch and think to myself. I have this, and I have this...and I NEED this! Thanks!

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

I use one of those hand crank radios on a daily basis, the Solar charging works well and charges in about a days time when it is in the ideal charging position...full Sun for at least 5 hours per day...since I live in the woods I don't have the perfect Sun light in Fall and Winter time, so I use the USB Port to charge it up when needed.

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I have several wool blankets, this year I turned one into a vest, so warm and pretty too.

[@blowinshtup6553]

as a guy who used to do high altitude mountaineering, the advice to not wear extra clothes in a sleeping bag is completely bogus and wrong

[@ISmellLikeBeefandCheese]

Yessir, you can make a 30 bag a zero bag with enough stuff on, this guy isn’t always right

[@strategicactionservices2206]

Thank you, I was just about to say that. I have lived in both the Rocky Mountains most of my life and traveled the world mountaineering and adventuring, almost every single cold night I have spent in a sleeping bag was with only a thin layer on like everyone says to do.

[@Hankyjane]

I can vouch for that!!!

[@ontoya1]

Wait this is understanding that was missed??? Isnt that common sense? And yeah air insulation but like no there's no way that would make up for just having warm clothes. Someone who is homeless warm clothes is everything, especially the ability to have multiple layers that could be shed instead of one big coat

[@robertcritchley1338]

Good afternoon I'm from Canada 🇨🇦. I'm in my 70's. I've done sessions in the Laurention mountains, Lake of Two Mountains, in minus 30 Ferhinite or in Celsius minus 36-7. My fav was to only wear thermos undies and put my regular clothes in the bag with me. Of course, the winter gear, I would put on top of the sleeper. I still camp off grid in late fall, late winter, and early spring and in Florida's extreme heat. I don't like it very much, but it's bugging out drill time. Keep getting into it, prepping, of course. And don't get complacent.

[@TheAnimalsMagicShop]

I really like that Red Cross emergency crank radio and am going to order one. Thank you for the great tips and the reminder that winter is coming. I like hoodies the most as they eliminate the need for a hat and scarf, and that way you always have a head covering right with you.

[@tylereaston8263]

I live in northern canada and work outside 6 days a week. Merina wool socks have been the absolute best choice i have found for a long day in the cold

[@GirlArmy21]

We always have a second heat source. Fireplace worked great for us. We can cook in it-foil wrapped food on embers, open can of beans, hot dogs…houses the house…No electricity required.

[@jonnporter6081]

You are correct about using a filter with the Mr. Buddy, however, you do not need a regulator to hook it up to a large propane tank. I use a Mr. Buddy every winter. My Coleman two burner camp stove comes with a regulator. I use 3M duct tape. I've tried many bargain brands, and they didn't work well after sitting for a couple years. I use a small Midland AM/FM/weather radio. the rechargeable battery lasts about 12 hours. I'm going to order a spare battery. It also has a solar panel on top, but I can't speak as to how well that works. I have a network of Ryobi lighting, fans, inverters, and batteries for many of my needs. I'm very impressed with Ryobi's performance. I also use Energizer rechargeable AA, AAA, C, and 9v batteries. I'm impressed with Energizer's performance as well. Not impressed with the Energizer D cells. I use my Energizer and Ryobi products several times a week. I live in a hot, humid environment and I don't use air-conditioning. This seems to promote regular batteries leaking. Any flashlights you buy should have rubber O-rings to seal them. I get many years out of the little 2-dollar flashlights from Northern Tools. I have a gas and a propane generator to recharge everything. I also shop army surplus stores for warm clothing and other things. Make sure you get USGI (US Govt Issue) products. All this stuff costs a little more initially, but I've found the durability and dependability over years of service is worth the little extra money. I've been building my supplies for about 15 years.

[@dees1378]

I totally have a ryobi addiction! That fan is fantastic

[@amsb4dafunk558]

Buy wool blankets at the end of spring Wash ONCE, and let it air out all summer To get rid of the petroleum smell.

[@Boone22]

The Artic Blast in the 90's we had 3 weeks no power nor water,everything was frozen. We were prepared we cooked food for our Community members.

[@lisalee2885]

That's great. I always keep wood supplies, charcoal and I have gas stove so even if electric is out...just turn the burner on and light with a match 👍