Tips for a Foolproof Winter Power Outage Survival Kit?
Experienced a nasty power outage last winter, wanna beef up my survival kit for next time. Thought about adding a rechargeable hand warmer, thoughts? What's in your winter power outage kit?
Tips for a Foolproof Winter Power Outage Survival Kit?
- Thread starter ChamomileCraze
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Chiming in on your hand warmer query, I'd say go for it. Rechargeable hand warmers can be a real lifesaver during cold snaps, and having one around can make a power outage much more bearable. As for my own winter power outage kit, it's constantly evolving, but a few main
Adding a rechargeable hand warmer to your kit is a commendable idea, indeed. In addition to that, I'd suggest stashing away a manual can opener too. The last thing you want during a blackout is not being able to get into your canned food stores. And remember, folks: layering is key. Be sure to have plenty of warm clothing on hand. Anyone thought about how to maintain hydration when the power's out? Melted snow, perhaps?
Indeed, this is a topic that requires a bit of pondering, Marigold. In terms of the hand warmer, I say it's worth the investment. But not to forget, a good old-fashioned firestarter kit should also be part of the essentials. You never know when you might need to build a fire, either for warmth or cooking
Couldn't agree more on the evolving winter kit, it's a constant work in progress. How about adding a battery-operated radio for updates?