Preppers short term survival kit for my MUM based on the UK Gov | Preppers shelter at home kit|

[@icecreamgecko]

That's a lovely kit! I love that personal touch with the letter! The only thing I would switch out would be one of the mini lighters for a stick lighter. Lighting these stoves can be a bit scary when ones fingers are so close to the burner, especially when the person operating the stove is unfamiliar with it. All the best from Germany

[@p2snetwork]

Thank you for the kind words, they are appreciated. I'll investigate the lighter option. Enjoy your day and stay safe 👍

[@craigd6261]

That's brilliant. A lot of thought went into personalising that for your mum. If we all were able to do that for 1 person in our lives that would be such a great achievement.

[@p2snetwork]

Cheers Craig, enjoy your day 👍

[@gallovidian2151]

Excellent video - succinct and to the point, no sh!te and silliness.

[@p2snetwork]

Ta muchly 😁 enjoy your day 👍

[@liveandletlive-q7x]

My mum is 96, and she has most her own medication. But she always ask me to buy her Senokot as she finds if helps her use the toilet due to not eating enough veg. As a nurse, i know, that when older people dont go to the toilet, due to being constpated it can make them tense and nervous. Just a thought. Always check with the doctor. But my mum says they were a life saver. Gavastin is good to have on hand for heart burn. Love and light to all.

[@p2snetwork]

Absolutely, always good to have poop and anti poop tablets in your stores. Thanks for watching and stay safe. Pass on my regards to your Mum 👍

[@IngvarNilsson]

Hello from Sweden. Here in Sweden we have to prepp for at least 7 - 10 days.

[@p2snetwork]

Hello Sweden. That's a good time frame really. I've always said however, that if disaster strikes the UK and no help comes within 12 hours, it's potentially not coming at all. Thank you for watching and enjoy your day 👍

[@danam.8709]

I've always leaned toward the 9-10 day prep level. And now with the horrors of hurricane Helene , and since no western nation is flood/fire/blizzard free, I see the wisdom of extending one's prep level. Blessings.

[@lisaf7909]

For anyone providing an elderly relative with food items. Make sure they have the tools required to open the packaging. As someone with arthritis in their hands. Opening tins is difficult as well twisting caps off bottles. You can pick up various aids really cheap online.

[@p2snetwork]

@@lisaf7909 good tip, thanks 👍

[@chantillyrose]

I'm building boxes up for our 3 children and I've even ordered them fire extinguishers for multi fuel fires and fire blankets. As we all live within a short walking range I've also put them walkie talkies, radio, water filtration systems and tablets among many other things. Paper plates, bowls and cups that can be burnt if need be along with bamboo disposable cutlery for short term use.

[@p2snetwork]

That's excellent 👍 Well done for giving them a helping hand. Thanks for watching and enjoy your day.

[@felicityscarth3153]

What a nice man you are!

[@p2snetwork]

Thank you and thanks for watching, it's appreciated 👍

[@Dredd-od2xs]

That's not nice .that's standard what pple should be doing for their parents

[@p2snetwork]

@@Dredd-od2xs let's hope that people do it. Enjoy your day 👍

[@danam.8709]

Very thoughtful video ! I agree with your commenters about paper plates, bowels.... the headlamp... practice and including something to read by. I have very nice clip-on book light that certainly makes things easier.

[@wildwoodsdream3505]

AND DISPOSABLE flatware (forks, knives, spoons).

[@p2snetwork]

Thank you, have a great day

[@p2snetwork]

Absolutely 👍

[@brashachilles9725]

Great Kit! Nice touch with the letter.

[@p2snetwork]

Cheers mate. Enjoy your day 👍

[@proplus_kid1732]

Great idea! Will do one for our mum too!

[@p2snetwork]

Sorry for the delay, thanks for watching and yes, we should all make sure our parents and loved ones are prepared 👍

[@deeps2761]

The letter is a nice touch Alan. I gave my mum one of those stoves for emergencies and got her to practice with it from time to time. She still had her marbles but could be forgetful so I think it helped.

[@p2snetwork]

Good stuff, everyone needs to practice. Cheers for watching and enjoy your Sunday 👍

[@danam.8709]

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT they say, excellent notion for all of us.

[@geniusphil1]

I love this addition of a letter! Really nice touch!

[@p2snetwork]

Thank you, have a great day 👍

[@karenamiger8027]

I like your video I would add a flask so you can save a bit off gas .and cuppa soup and crackers 😊

[@p2snetwork]

I'm pretty sure my Mum already has a flask but good idea all the same. Thanks for watching, enjoy your day 👍

[@josephinetedds418]

Lovely video Alan. Are those food items she would normally eat? Love the letter idea. I’d need one in 14 font and in bold! 😆. If it was my son writing it I wouldn’t decipher a word 😆🥰🤗

[@p2snetwork]

Yes and no. She doesn't eat many tinned products day to day. Come to think of it, neither do I. However, if it's all there is, it's eat or be hungry. I know the prepping term is store what you eat, eat what you store but that isn't 100% possible.

[@andrewsteele7663]

Good morning [Oz time] this is the most commonsense prep video I have watched. Perfect for the average person in the event of an emergency event like storms or whatever. Our state government has a similar list on their website. And every storm season the government broadcast messages about a having a minimum of three days of food & water. But every season you still see the numpties fighting over the last loaf. I am impressed with the instant porridge; I am looking for that when I am the shops. The only thing I would add for your Mum is the instant heat packs for hand warming, most pharmacies have them here. Cheers, great video and I have subscribed 👍

[@p2snetwork]

Hi Andrew and thank you for the kind words. Heat pads are a good idea, have a box of Lil Hotties somewhere. Enjoy your day and thanks for the sub, it's appreciated 👍

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Great vid. With mobility issues, free up her hands. Get a simple head flashlight, makes it easy for her getting around in the dark.

[@p2snetwork]

Thanks for the suggestion, enjoy your day 👍

[@danam.8709]

Very nice idea about the headlamp. Gives her both hands free in the dark.

[@David1964able]

That was a touching video, makes me think of what my own Mum might of thought about this prepping lark, I'm sure she would of been into it if she was still alive. Thanks for sharing.

[@p2snetwork]

Cheers David, take care mate 👍

[@allanparkins8142]

Hi very thoughtful of you thinking of your Mum 😀 and a nice basic easy to use kit great job 👍

[@p2snetwork]

Cheers Allan, enjoy your day 👍

[@dawnaveealexander6878]

A lovely idea. Thank you for sharing with us. May I make one suggestion. Test the lights with your Mother to make certain that they are strong enough for her to read by. A simple battery powered reading light for medicine labels was required for my Father.

[@p2snetwork]

Thank you and will do. Enjoy your day and thanks for watching, it's appreciated 👍

[@Ali-prepper]

Very good idea, I will make some of these for my close non-prepping relatives... It might even get them started...

[@p2snetwork]

Excellent idea 👍 Thanks for watching, it's appreciated. Enjoy your day.

[@causticretort]

Wise move

[@p2snetwork]

Thanks

[@addictedtotreasuretrash108]

Hej Matey, always love your vids and common sense info. Sadly my dad and mum have passed away, but this is what i would of made up for them also. It means that they have some sort of back up if and when needed, Have a nice weekend and be safe out in numpty world (Y)

[@p2snetwork]

Sorry to hear that mate. Thanks for watching, and you stay safe too 👍

[@malcfrost2895]

Nice that you thought about your mum and put together a kit for her. My parents alas are no longer with us, but about a year ago I put together a kit for my son, his wife and child - with the instruction to rotate the food. What actually happened is they ate all the food and didn't replace it, so they are as unprepared as they were before. They just do NOT see the potential SHTF events in the world that I see so clearly.

[@p2snetwork]

Oh dear, sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching, its appreciated 👍

[@geraldmantanona6116]

I’m from across the pond here in America. Was wondering what do you guys use for weapons in case of SHTF?

[@samanthahardy9903]

Not everyone in the UK thinks that a SHTF scenario needs weapons. It all depends on what what SHTF is perceived as. For a lot of people it's lack of food that is classed as a SHTF situation. Not everyone preps for every situation that's likely to occur.

[@geraldmantanona6116]

@ with what’s going on in Ukraine, weapons are a must for every European in my opinion. Even if it’s a machete, crossbow or bow.

[@p2snetwork]

To a certain extent the same as you and of course a good sense of humour and wit. Take care and enjoy your day.

[@p2snetwork]

Absolutely it's not all about mutant zombie badgers

[@p2snetwork]

Enjoy your day👍

[@marierobinson3935]

I have spare tin openers but after a few uses they are useless, i dont know whats going on with them?? like your videos❤

[@p2snetwork]

@@marierobinson3935 thank you for the kind words. Some tin openers appear to be made of very soft metal and bend easily ...

[@samanthaschlegel1863]

What about a foil blanket. There may not be heat

[@p2snetwork]

They have there uses but for sheltering in place you can't bear a duvet. Thanks for watching 👍

[@bernski-t6j]

i bought some of those LED lanterns on eBay and i advise everyone NOT to use lithium batteries in them - i put energizer ultimate lithium batteries in them and after about 50 minutes i noticed the batteries had heated up to a dangerous level too hot to handle in fact! replaced them with alkaline batteries and no problem. also they tend to deplete one battery (out of 3) first so when the lamp appears to need the batteries replacing test each one and you will find that 2 of them are fine and only one needs replacing.

[@p2snetwork]

Thanks for the advice, and cheers for watching. Enjoy your day 👍

[@ElizabethShaw-h9z]

How very dare you,not yet 80 and say she’s knocking on a bit.!!!

[@p2snetwork]

😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@MrSKORCH]

The UK Gov is the only reason your mom would have to prep

[@p2snetwork]

Are you really believing that? Are they responsible for adverse weather and accidents?? Didn't think so. Have a great day 😊

[@bobg3633]

You need more water way more for cleaning. Also weapons. Than again im in america. Im worried for you guys across the pond.

[@p2snetwork]

It's for my almost 80 year old mum. Did you not watch it? And I agree, the Benelli will deal with most vermin but I'd love an AR. Oh but wait, it's the UK, we don't have every Tom, Dick and Harry running about with a shooter... Enjoy your evening.

[@bobg3633]

@p2snetwork she still has to keep clean was my original point. And as far as the pew pews good luck. All the people living there that hate you and your country have real pew pews stocked away. Good luck. Pretty sure you know what i mean.

[@p2snetwork]

@@bobg3633 the kit is for a 3 - 4 incident. For short term she doesn't need to shower daily. Of course, she may or may not have 300 litres plus in the water butts. The reality is that there are far more legitimate firearms holders in the UK then perhaps you realise. And with respect, I've lived in the UK for 57 years and have a pretty good idea of what it's really like. Take care and stay safe 👍