Category: Warmth / Shelter / Cooling

  • Portable Diesel Heater Superior to Propane?

    Portable Diesel Heater Superior to Propane?

    I watched this video last week and got to wondering if I should jump ship from my trusty Mr. Heater Buddy propane heater and try a portable diesel heater, instead. I’ll skip to about three minutes in where he starts talking about diesel heaters in the video below to save you time. That said, the…

  • Dog Booties for Winter Bug Out?

    Dog Booties for Winter Bug Out?

    In keeping with my “it’s ridiculously cold outside, this totally sucks” theme, I got to watching my dog lately as he goes about his business outside in the harsh cold. Here he is, by my bedroom door, whining and surely bored as I write this: His name is Hero. He’s a 1.5 year old Border…

  • Is “Better Than Nothing” Good Enough?

    Is “Better Than Nothing” Good Enough?

    The past week or so in the Midwest (I live in the Kansas City area) has ben ridiculous. The cold weather is something else, and I still can’t believe that so many people braved the dangerous windchill to go to the Chiefs football game. Some people seem to have no common sense. That said, I…

  • 5 Mr. Heater Buddy Hacks. And is it Really Safe to Use Indoors?

    5 Mr. Heater Buddy Hacks. And is it Really Safe to Use Indoors?

    I’ve only ever used my Mr. Heater Buddy for it’s intended purpose–for heat–so I was surprised to see ways that people not only make use of them for other survival needs, such as cooking, but ways that make it more efficient, including the use of heat powered stove fans to push more heat. If you’ve…

  • 24 Tricks to Staying Warm

    24 Tricks to Staying Warm

    My oldest son let me know about this Outdoor Boys YouTube channel, which features this man who lives in Alaska. He enjoys extreme winter survival, including building snow caves and all sorts of things. He even takes his family with him sometimes. That said, the following video shows two dozen ways that you, too, can…

  • Watch This Before Buying a Mr. Heater Propane Space Heater

    Watch This Before Buying a Mr. Heater Propane Space Heater

    Are you in the market for a new space heater? There are many choices out there, from cheap models to very expensive ones, but price doesn’t necessarily line up with expectations. Which should you buy? And if you’re a prepper, should you bother with the Mr. Heater propane heater that many of us, me included,…

  • Wool vs Down vs Fleece

    Wool vs Down vs Fleece

    Now that it’s getting colder outside, my guess is that you’re in the market for some better winter clothing. But have you stopped to consider which option might be best for you? There’s a lot to know, primary among them are which insulating material to go with: wool, down, and fleece. While I recognize that…

  • DIY Solar Water, Air Heater Builds

    DIY Solar Water, Air Heater Builds

    Sometimes I wonder if we forget just how powerful (and useful) the sun can be. Sure, we take it for granted most of the time, complain when we get a sunburn, and fear a coronal mass ejection event (CME), but we need to remember that the sun can do so much for us as preppers.…

  • How Clothing Affect Your Chances of Survival During SHTF

    How Clothing Affect Your Chances of Survival During SHTF

    For most of our species’ history, clothes weren’t fashion accessories. They were functional items that helped people hunt, tolerate harsh weather and perform other essential survival tasks. People today obsess over flashy jewelry, but our ancestors were more concerned with their clothing’s weight, durability and accessibility. Those qualities are vital in survival situations. Your clothes…