Winter Preps: Get Ready Now!

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[@truthseeker9561]

We live on a Mountain in Kentucky. I've found that the best winter prep is to go visit the in laws down in Florida 😂

[@Shadowcat1954]

When Atlanta shut down some years back because of the icing on the roads, I was creeping home for over 10 hours on a drive that normally would have been an hour. What saved me and allowed me to help others that were stuck after sliding across a road, was cat litter. I had five jugs of clumping litter in my car. I poured under my tires. Instant traction. Shared with others and we could help get them straightened in their lane and continue. I always keep at least two in my trunk.

[@theseblueeyes]

I can attest to the Snuggies. Also, if your electricity is on, put a heating pad under your blankets down by your feet on low setting until you get nice and warm then turn it off. If your feet are warm, you're good. I also only turn on my heater when it's like 40°F and only for a few minutes, just to take the chill out of the air. Last year my gas bill never went above $35 while my neighbors were around $200.

[@liisaelts7522]

Our magical winter medium is -25 C , with max ab -35 C. It's not actually recommended to keep very low temperature in the houses here during winter, because the cold cools the walls down and warming the house up again so it doesn't cool quickly is hard business - takes more power than just keeping it steady, plus it can create moisture problems later. Just keeping a regular temperature is the best way to go with it. So if you want to keep your house cool, you do it from the start and dedicate small space for winter stay. That said - isolated walls, Finnish warm walls inside the house, not half way outside like in most US plans, warming cables inside the pipes, laterns for power outages, most people still keep winter stores for at least a month, you cover your cars with blankets or keep them in garages. You need a way to remove snow from your roofs, to clean the road, and to start your car at home/charge the battery. Oh, and you buy all your meds out if you possibly can, because you might get stuck at home while waiting for the weather to thaw so the car starts again. It's a lot of work, but as long as you think ahead and prepare through the warm time instead start in November, you will be ok. First winters are always hard, next ones you'll be smarter.

[@xDavidsSling7]

One thing that works as a small light source is a crayon. Just brake off the tip and turn it upside down to light it, then turn it right side up and it’ll work just like a candle.

[@justlookin2]

Just washed all my wondows and put clear plastic up. Central Illinois gets pretty dang cold. Got the generator out to test it and my propane tanks filled just in case

[@lorichambers8683]

Dang your ahead of me. I haven't started yet. I need to get more heavy plastic. Central I. L. here too. I was thinking of buying a woodstove also. Heard "they" was going to outlaw those. B .S. I've got to keep my family from freezing. Have you heard anyhing of the sort? Peace to you & yours

[@heidimartin1835]

Up here in MA they can’t build houses with chimneys and woodstoves anymore. Best do it now! We have a new woods to move… it took months to get it installed!

[@lorichambers8683]

@heidimartin18 thank you. Doesn't seem fair. Where's our freedom? Thanks again

[@lordbeeg1]

Macomb Illinois here and yes its chilly

[@lorichambers8683]

@lordbeeg1 I'm right around the corner from ya in Lewistown !! Small world after all 2😲😀. Still have my parents old 2 story brick to winterize yet. Most of the house has firewalls ( 3 to 4 brick deep) so that one is pretty easy. Enjoying these mild days. Thank goodness !! Take care

[@corekin6386]

Non ethanol is an absolute must!! I've grown up in my father's shop (shops been going 30 years) I CANNOT emphasize how important non ethanol is in freezing temperatures and long-term storage. Fixing gummed up carburetors is 60% of work all because ethanol. The fuel degrades and becomes jell. We tell every single customer to use it. We know the ones who don't because they come back in a few months with the same exact carburetor issues.

[@Messymy]

Whete do you find non ethanol fuel?

[@tulsaprepperdad6674]

You can get it at most gas stations..it usually says above the button how much ethanol it has (10% or no-ethanol) I run non ethanol in all my engines, carburetor or fuel injectors

[@chuckoaks6756]

Butane stoves are awesome. We used one during a winter power outage last winter. Small cartridges of butane and a small stove.

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

I have one of those and they make a heat diffuser for them that make them more of a heater, on amazon. I was wondering if my old folding coleman oven would sit on top with the tiny dual wood stove fan in it to blow out the heat, the oven collects. I'll have to dig out my folding oven...

[@mro2352]

Just got a snow shovel. I want it now rather than just before a snow storm. Last year all the shovels that were left were the landscaping kind.

[@slashville]

I heated a small room with just 3 Tealight candles, you don't even need a ceramic pot trick

[@LynnMharieCunliffe]

I have had to do that over a winter in the north of Scotland ,it was my main heating for months ,it needed about a dozen 8 hour ones in a 12 ft by 10ft room to stop the temperature being cold enough to see your breath but the outside temperatures were well below zero over winter overnight and often below freezing during the day and the house was drafty so they were heating up very cold air, plus with tealights you get light as well

[@julielefler9747]

My new solar generater you can charge in doors if power by the sun and also off your car battery so there are a lot of options

[@VBYCHOICE]

Keep hand warmers in the car. Plenty of them!

[@billjensen6216]

The little buddy and big buddy heaters have an O2 sensor in them and will shut off if the lvl gets to high. Bit here again get an O2 detection system for the just in case situation. 2 is 1 and 1 is none

[@chuckoaks6756]

I've lived in south Texas and northern Minnesota. Cold is cold. 50deg in Texas can be pretty cold.

[@dugger5302]

Great winter preparedness video, I need to do some stuff. Thanks to all of you for reminding me, got a lot to do before we leave out for Sootch Nation range day day! Thanks again!!

[@jjacres129]

I keep a pile of green wood next to the wood burner to dry out faster

[@andrewrunnion]

I live in the mountains of North East Tennessee, I was talking to my cousin in Cleveland Ohio and it has been colder here around 5-8 degrees here than there. Yes get ready for winter it's just around the corner.

[@kevinwilliams550]

Hello neighbor. Same area here

[@cheryl1205]

I'm an older woman, a widow, and no relatives and I'm disabled. I had to give up and sell my house and move into senior apartments. The ecoflow generator has been a lifesaver for me. So yes, please review it so others who may be older can learn about it.

[@jc10907Sealy]

God bless you

[@Sadie0710]

I had to leave MT because of cold. I’m living in my 30 ft. camper. Now in MO.

[@maurice3464]

How long have you been in the 30’? We’re on year 3. Heat with a small electric, and furnace set to 65. Were just discussing the inside windows we cover 3 out of 5 for ventilation

[@MinuteMan1999]

Up in Michigan. Have endured week long power outages , no big deal. However this past summer I made a change. Purchased and installed a tri-fuel carburator for my generator. Took a little tuning but runs great now. Priority fuel is the NG. It is the least expensive per watt hour and if it stops flowing from the utility company then the furnace, stove, and oven will stop working too. In the event that happens I can run on propane or gasoline for power however heating and cooking options will shift also. Honestly I could care less about power for technology, my focus is refrigeration, heating, cooking, and sanitation.

[@districtofcolumbia8659]

In Michigan as well. Add you a wood stove , and that take care of a lot of things. Heat your house , boil water , cook food, all in one low tech option. Our Kuma is so efficient it’s ridiculous. Load it one time and it heats the house for the whole day.

[@maurice3464]

Michigan w No wood stove is a No No! Great unless your in a camper.

[@mtnshooter2487]

Nice !

[@damiensanguinaire]

Also in Michigan we've had multiple few days to a week long outage. We had to use extra water to flush toilets (not drinking water). We eventually had to after a few days in summer mind you with no electricity so no water bc of an electric well. I've been stocking up on water

[@HappierHeadstones]

@@damiensanguinaire how are you stocking water? We haven’t started on that yet...

[@heidimartin1835]

Fleeced lined jeans, overalls etc

[@christopherorourke5011]

Don't forget the classic Field Jacket Liner!

[@tomtee4442]

I use some solar and battery banks its good. But more towards the winter shorter day light and not strong angle from the sun. So not as much charging or power. My Honda Tri Fuel Inverter Portable Whisper Quiet 1000 watt and 2200 watt prepper generator is the best!

[@nancyhjort5348]

I keep shoe treads in my car and Get-home-bag. Black ice or just icy surfaces can land you an injury and delay your trip. Another thing I pack is Vaseline. It DOES NOT prevent frostbite, but it keeps moisture off your nose, ears, fingers, nostrils, chin, cheeks and toes, which seems like it would help prevent ice crystals from forming as it is a moisture barrier. Any feedback on that concept? It can also be used to waterproof shoes, gloves, and on your lips.

[@jessicasarmy8896]

My dad worked outside since he was about 20 years old. He always put vaseline on his skin in the colder, wintry weather. It kept his skin in great condition. He would get into the car to come home and he'd have a frozen mustache but everything else was protected.

[@jessicasarmy8896]

Replace that chimney liner with a seamless metal liner.

[@emilnorth-ld9dq]

A good scarf is a good thing in the cold winters if you work out side,get your lady's to knit one for ya that's thick and long and don't for get to thank them.

[@cybrvipr1399]

A candle lantern is great for heat inside a car.

[@jefflarson4982]

Wood sheds bring out bad memories for me and my backside

[@donfilkins298]

55 degrees! Lol😅.....I'm in nh . Love your show guys!

[@joyceterra2265]

I live in Minnesota. We heat with wood but we have propane back up. The major problem with propane is does not vaporize at negative 40 degrees, making it useless at those times. Lmao 50 degrees we call "bikini weather". Haha. Right now we are at 40 degrees but the windchill has us at 32 degrees. We are outside stacking wood in the shed, fixing facia and soffit and winterizing the animals coops and pens No matter the weather, it has to be done. I have to remind myself that when times get tough the tough get going. Lol. Especially when all I want to do is curl up by the fire and read a good book. Haha. Not happening.

[@palominogirl2732]

I can relate. Sometimes it seems as if my whole (well almost whole) summer is spent getting ready for winter. We built a new chicken coop so the chickens aren't constantly getting under the tarps that cover the hay in the hay shed. The garden and greenhouses provide fresh food and food for canning, dehydrating, etc. New York state doesn't get as cold as Minnesota thank goodness! But, still, you have to be ready. Hay, grain, shavings, food for people, too!

[@joyceterra2265]

@@palominogirl2732 So true. After winter, we do clean up and getting things more secure for the next winter. Always one chore or another. Once in awhile we get to town to do something fun but it also paired with getting items for one project or another. Have to make every trip count. Haha

[@palominogirl2732]

@@joyceterra2265 Absolutely. We think it's a big day if we go to Home Depot, Agway, and Tractor Supply, LOL! Just when you think that you're pretty caught up, you either think of another project (like a shed with a floor to put a new oven in to pressure can outside) or some animal breaks something! Have a safe and warm winter!

[@joyceterra2265]

@@palominogirl2732 lol We are gluttons for punishment. We get a breather and we cannot stand it, have to fill it up with something. Haha. You have a warm and safe winter as well. Give yourself that little breathing room this winter.

[@palominogirl2732]

@@joyceterra2265 I do! Winter is for writing (fiction), reading, and quilting. :) I also have a book called Trickonometry, and since I don't have an indoor arena, I teach my horse tricks and liberty work things. Standing around in the snow/ice when I can't really ride, I have to keep his mind occupied.

[@andreaschumann231]

50°F in my opinion. It's cold here in northern Ohio, as well as in your area..

[@nordicmetals]

Winter is coming

[@sonjasiczak9087]

Thanks to both of you for a very informative yet simple informative video.

[@yeahbuddy8983]

I've found thermal underwear bottoms under my jeans really help me in Connecticut. There is a neck sock called Turtle Fur that really helps the cold from going down your neck therefore keeping you warm. Best tips I can give for a average cold winter day

[@CJWrightRealtor]

Can you folks do a vid SHOWING us how to refill the 1lb propane tanks? I have everything I need to do the job but it scares me so I haven’t even tried.

[@jamezz3100]

There are many how-to already on KZbin.

[@derrellbenjamin496]

Great Video. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@chrissewell1608]

Man! That recent cold snap 🌬 in Ga. Has already killed my massive bananna trees! 😢 And now its 80 degrees again! 🚫🍌🌞

[@StubbsMillingCo.]

I had folks in Maine say it’s 67F while it was 30F here in central SC😮

[@StubbsMillingCo.]

Propane has no lifespan. It’s useable anytime as long as the container it’s in is up to date and not leaking. You can store propane in 500 gal cylinders or whatever’s size.

[@cynthiataylor2092]

Thank you, Cindy 👋

[@davidoverton2432]

I've used my bluetti 500 to run my pit boss pellet smoker during a power outage

[@steliosraf]

Last week in Greece (Crete island) temperature reached 95°F Media said that was European record for November month

[@BarnesArcade]

I have natural gas heat, but an electric furnace so last time a tornado came through & knocked the power off for a month I had no heat & no hot water. So double check exactly what your sources are as I thought I’d be ok since the house we moved in has gas.

[@randymartin5521]

So even though you have gas run to the home, you have an electric water heater?

[@kitbram2033]

My blower to my natural gas powered heater is plugged in to the electrical socket. If power goes out I can simply unplug and plug into one of my portable power sources like Jackery and Bluetti. A few of those will handle my refrigerator and as needed cel phone and iPad charging using cell data (if cell towers are still powered).

[@berniestraight126]

If your fear mongers that’s fine than don’t watch go somewhere else me I like the information I use it all the time with things that are completely different but the information given still works just change it a little to fit the need with this I at least have information to start with thanks guys every one behind the scenes. God bless and god bless Israel stay safe

[@Sadie0710]

Good wool socks!!!

[@AlanAndress]

I've never heard you talk about modular/ mobile home protection. I live in a modified mh. Could you speak a little about home defense for a mh?

[@chrissewell1608]

Don, I hope you do a video on the terra-cotta pot heater. I am curious to see how much heat it actually produces! (I watched an episode of Good Eats, where Alton Brown used terra-cotta pots to create a grill, and later a smoker! 🍽🍗)

[@palominogirl2732]

I tried that terra cotta pot heater in a couple different ways, in fall when I only needed a bit of heat overnight. I had the house buttoned down to about 400 square feet, nine candles underneath it, the curved vent on top, etc. But I have to say, after three hours of watching tv in bed with blankets on, that heater did nothing. When the candles burnt down, that was it, I turned the heat on so my house wasn't 55 when I woke up in the morning. After hours of burning, I could still put my hands on the pot - not for a long time, just for a moment. I tried one pot in another, various ways. Not worth it. So, until I get a woodstove, if the power goes out, I have two generators, 4 Mr. Buddies, and the 'daisy' round heater things for on top of a propane tank.

[@demo2952]

North Idaho gets a little cold too

[@chazwood3446]

Whats your thoughts about hot tents and portable wood stoves for staying on the move

[@monicagould8136]

Have at least 2 pairs of gloves,,,,, extra change of clothes,,, like a T-shirt and a hoodie and thick joggers. If you get wet then you will freeze 🥶. The hoodie and joggers are easy to change into,,,,, plus put get the ones that are wind and rain resistant¡!!!!!!! Please jars of candy

[@sandyreads75]

50 degrees is tshirt weather in Wisconsin💪🏼🤣

[@HappierHeadstones]

I am loocal to you guy’s...where is this prepper meeting/group?

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Emergency car heat? UCO Candelier! Puts out heat and you can warm food or water on.

[@thatoneguy985]

I watched your review on the Girsan 2011 now I want one

[@jabreck1934]

Hundreds of people can freeze to death in their homes and cars……. again!!! This can simply be avoided by having a good sleeping bag! That’s it, all you need, end of conversation!!

[@adamburge5988]

I spent 6 years attending a certain university bordered by Wade Hampton Blvd and 291. Then I moved to WI and MN. You're right, SC doesn't know anything about winter.

[@tracyhinson4975]

Question... can I use rancid cooking oil for a fuel starter or just dispose of the oil?

[@Demy1970]

I live in cold area around 58-60

[@piggyacres]

How long should you season your wood?

[@okcmetro1]

1 year minimum

[@LynnMharieCunliffe]

Best wood we have burned had been seasoned 3 years /3 winters ,but it burns faster than less seasoned wood ,I usually put some 1 year wood on to overnight the fire (usually with peat)

[@schmick125]

😂😂😂😂50 degrees is a heat wave buddy!!

[@Luther79345]

The Earth is going to cycle into another ice age pretty soon. Just like it has done for millions and millions of years over and over again. Make sure your car has fresh àntifreeze in the radiator.

[@DavidWarner-my1uq]

Leave water on, just a little drip will do it.

[@lillianad9879]

Can you do a review on ihood jacket

[@theflashlightchannel]

An ad every 3 minutes really makes this difficult to watch

[@robertbates5537]

Don't ever tell someone to run an unventer heater inside. Why run a heater that you have to open a window to be safe. THOSE HEATERS ARE DANGEROUS

[@mettemller]

the advise with the teracota dosnt work,

[@ctaylor28lza]

When you live in the southern US as you all do, it's easy to tell us to keep our heat set to lower then 72°. Northern states have totally different weather in winter months. Turning the thermostat down in the winter for us is totally different than for South Carolina. Older people can't take the cold like younger people. Mentioning turning the thermostat down to 50 to 55 degrees here in the northern states is just not practical. It takes a lot more energy to bring a house back up to even 68° when it's 5° outside with wind chills below zero. Pipes can freeze on outside walls or in basements that aren't insulated. I know you guys are speaking from your own perspectives based on where you live but more than half of Americans live in the north where winters are brutal at times. Another point I want to make is about burning green wood even if it's only one piece. Don't do that please! Think about where your channel followers may live please.

[@palominogirl2732]

Absolutely. Said the farm girl in NY. Lake effect snow anyone? I would never burn green wood either. Some doofus from NY city moved up here. Not only did he start a brush fire that quickly moved across his back field to mine - where my barn is, but the local hillbilly wood guys sold him green wood from his own land. Some people should not move to the country.

[@FlyerPatty29]

Electric cars are not going to be really good in the -0 temperatures and not in the 120 to 130° in my area so get rid of those stupid things are not gonna work alone and having a power to power them up

[@Pack_the_Ripper]

We need to do background checks on newborn Babies to make sure god hasn't pre made that child prone to future terrorist behavior!!! Thanks for your vids Sootch! We would be lost without you god bless.

[@kevinwilliams550]

We also need to weed out the "tinfoil" society for people with common sense.

[@nmr3352]

During the live chat someone asked if you followed Scott Ritter, who is a convicted child molester and political psycho. You should probably block that person.

[@GlennJudah]

It’s “ Newkyalar 😂

[@kenkneram4819]

My prepping is done with the assumption that there will be NO electricity. I live in the Adirondack mountains. My end goal is to not need electricity for anything. Hand pump on the well, wood heat, ice house, etc. The best way to be ready for grid down is to eliminate dependency on the grid. COMPLETELY! Also. Please include reference material for your claims. (I'm just supposed to take your words on it that there was an attack on a nuclear power plant? That terrorists were caught coming in from Mexico?) If I can't verify the information it's just hearsay. I can't convince my non-prepping family members of the dangers that we face if you can't convince me.

[@katiegarcia8255]

Both of those stories made national news.

[@kenkneram4819]

@@katiegarcia8255 Nope. not for my area. Only a few unvetted KZbin claims from right-wing channels who are panicking about the border with Mexico and ignoring the one with Canada. We had the Shaw of Iran up here once. In the Messina mall. I actually met the guy just before they nabbed him. LOL. I don't think that made national news. (Oddly enough.)

[@jefflarson4982]

The south being that cold so much for “global warming”

[@younggun454]

Hello. Robbie Is someone looking for you? lol

[@daviddenson3324]

What? "phone hone do" "home go" what the hell is he saying? Can anyone translate?

[@jimjim1535]

You got way too many commercials for the content You’re putting out

[@tomtee4442]

I use some solar and battery banks its good. But more towards the winter shorter day light and not strong angle from the sun. So not as much charging or power. My Honda Tri Fuel Inverter Portable Whisper Quiet 1000 watt and 2200 watt prepper generator is the best!