Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Winter Preparedness Tip
Due to the snowstorms in our area I have been thinking a bit lately about emergency heating. As our apartment has forced air heat, if the power goes out the blower on the furnace won't work. I picked up a heater buddy
and adapter for a bigger tank
last year along with a coupler for refilling small tanks from big ones
. I figure if the power goes out my family can gather in one room and insulate the window and door. Well, a thought occurred to me. If I use mylar emergency blankets
on the window it should reflect the heat in. What do you think?
and adapter for a bigger tank last year along with a coupler for refilling small tanks from big ones. I figure if the power goes out my family can gather in one room and insulate the window and door. Well, a thought occurred to me. If I use mylar emergency blankets on the window it should reflect the heat in. What do you think?Lessons Learned Winter Camping 2/4-2/5
Last weekend a few of us went winter camping. We had a great time, although it got a bit cold at night when the fire went out. First I want to say that I tried sleeping in a hammock
. It would have worked out if I hadn't strung it up at a bad angle causing me to get bunched up at the bottom.
Next, I want to say that I plan on purchasing these two items:
In the morning our canteens and water bottles were frozen. It would have been a lot faster and more convenient to just put them in the fire to thaw. Instead we had to melt A LOT of snow. Also note, do not try to cook in food grade cans or aluminum. There is a coating on the inside that will melt or burn into your food. Aluminum will sometimes melt on an open fire as well and I'm told it's not good for your brain.
. It would have worked out if I hadn't strung it up at a bad angle causing me to get bunched up at the bottom.
In the morning our canteens and water bottles were frozen. It would have been a lot faster and more convenient to just put them in the fire to thaw. Instead we had to melt A LOT of snow. Also note, do not try to cook in food grade cans or aluminum. There is a coating on the inside that will melt or burn into your food. Aluminum will sometimes melt on an open fire as well and I'm told it's not good for your brain.
Special Needs Preparation
Thanks to Chipper for this great info.
Episode 144-Special Needs Survival-Type 1 Diabetes/Food IntolerancesThe refrigerator on the left will run off 120V, 12V, or propane.
It seems like an ideal solution for backup insulin storage.
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