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Power outages are inconvenient, but in the winter, staying warm and keeping the pipes from freezing can be a huge problem. This video is the third in a series about how to prepare for a cold weather power outage.
In this video, we share frugal power outage solutions sent in from our viewers and then review products that we bought on the recommendation of our viewers. It's all about finding inexpensive power outage solutions and products that really work.
We share how we liked the Kaito solar powered wind up emergency radio and the Danforce headlamp.
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@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

You'll find links to the products we talk about in the video description.

@marykuball1167 2 года назад

Put the outside solar lights on vases around the house. In the bathroom in hallways, kitchen where ever you need them

@gailsteiger511 2 года назад

Great advice as usual. FYI the red light on the head lamp isn't really for emergency it's used for night vision.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Oh, okay, Gail. Thank you.

@suzannebrown4439 2 года назад

Last winter we had several snow and ice storms and lost power several times for varying amounts of time. I had been told about making clay pot radiant heaters. These are truly a frugal persons dream. They do have a flame and need to be put on a stable surface. However, I heated rooms in our house with these heaters and was able to help us stay much more comfortable than we otherwise would have been. They require a candle, one or 2 clay pots and something to use as a base. Most of the videos I watched used muffins tins which give it a good base but I had trouble with those staying lit because they weren’t getting enough oxygen. I switched to using metal loaf pans. I was able to use a slightly larger candle and those clay pots really helped to heat those rooms. So with just some common household items I was able to really keep our house warmer than I ever had before simply with candles alone. Another use I found for these was in the spring when it would get too cold at night I put two of these clay pot heaters in my green house and it kept the plants very snug during the nights that got really cold.

@larryware1 2 года назад

I'll have to check into these. Thanks for your suggestion, Suzanne.

@cherylT321 2 года назад

That’s wonderful!

@Godisabsolutelygood 2 года назад

Every time I'm at Dollar tree I buy at least a few of those solar lights. I take the tops off (that's the part that has the light in it) and I attach it to different things around the house that I can hang in the room. This makes a handy little solar light fixture and if you're crafty you can make some really cute ones. I've got one now that I bring in every night and hang in the hall bathroom and we never have to turn on the light when we go in there at night. If you get enough of these you can literally light your whole house throughout the night and when you're ready to go to sleep you can just set them out on the front porch or put them in a closet. When I started this I was kicking myself for never having thought of it before.

@rondap.328 2 года назад

Keep a good thermos or two for coffee, hot chocolate, soups.....we have a camp stove and have warned up soups, etc and put in a thermos when the power went out..saves on your propane/butane....

@user-kz6ms2rr3j 9 месяцев назад

Speaking of blankets, I am almost finished crocheting a blanket that I started approximately 1 1/2 months ago. It has kept me warm on the quite cold nights we have had recently. It's been down in the single digits. I actually didn't turn on my heat until November 1st. Everybody was begging me to turn it on earlier. When I did turn on the heat, I set the temperature at 62° F. Speaking of the little solar lights, I picked some up at the Dollar Tree. Thank you again for your time, your insights and your perseverance in delivering to us all this information. Thank you. Sincerely, ~Debby Rushing

@rochellethundercloud346 2 года назад

Hi,everyone.happy holidays.stay warm.and safe

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, rochelle, you too!

@janetlovesjesus100 2 года назад

One of my daughter's, recently purchased winter fleece bedding. It is so toasty warm. Many of us, (possibly just me 🙂) put layer upon layer, of blankets etc. on the bed, while using summer bedding. It takes forever to make the bed. My next purchase is appropiate bedding, that doesn't weigh me down or get me tangled up, in one big mess. 😅

@gailsteiger511 2 года назад

Keep a 'space blanket' in your emergency kit as these fold up tiny but are amazing at keeping you warm.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Great idea. Yes, those thin, silver blankets, we need to get some.

@cowgirljane3316 2 года назад

I use glow in the dark strips on flashlights or other important objects. Also, If the power goes out (I have a well) , I used my mom's old toilet chair with the bags when the toilet wony work. Also, buy a case or two of nutritional drinks on hand.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Great tips, Shannon!

@wealthyintime1 2 года назад

Something a lot of people might not think about until it happens. If you are on a well that has a pump, fill your bathtub with water prior to the start of a storm. You can fill a large pot or a bucket with this water and pour it in the toilet when flushing. After the flush, fill the toilet tank up with water to the water line.

@FlaKNMB 2 года назад

I live in Florida so we don't have a lot of winter power outages, but these are great tips that can be used for other circumstances as well.

@rochellethundercloud346 2 года назад

First aid kits!! Have easy foods on hand you can eat right out the can

@larryware1 2 года назад

Both important.

@kharv1552 2 года назад

Watching your new video. You guys are so incredible I love your practical advice.

@kharv1552 2 года назад

Watching… you all are amazing. I so appreciate your practical advice.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, Kimberly. Appreciate.

@ajarivas72 Год назад

@@larryware1 My favorite channel. I am your # 1 fan in México 🇲🇽

@larryware1 Год назад

@@ajarivas72 - thank you. Blessings.

@barbarabartleson8950 2 года назад

72 hour crisco 🕯️ candle #1❗

@brendasimspon3378 2 года назад

Those solar outdoor lights are quite commonly used for night lights here in Australia for saving money for children or one who wants a dull light. Just thought another twist to the solar lights. These are just the garden lights. Or the ferry lights.

@camipockets 2 года назад

That radio is amazing for $50. We're definitely going to invest in one of those. Thanks for finding and sharing it with us!

@larryware1 2 года назад

You are so welcome, C.

@garymason7517 2 года назад

Took rechargeable batteries out of old solar lights and put them in my Voyager radio. Placed on windowsill and charged them with the solar panel. Worked great. Also you can use battery backup to run electric blankets to keep you warm till you can recharge the battery.

@larryware1 2 года назад

What great ideas, Gary! Super.

@Braveheart.22 2 года назад

I bought a heated GOBI vest and I totally love love love it. You can make your own solar generators. Get an inverter,battery and solar panel. 1/2 the cost and twice the power.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Yes. I've put one of those systems together. There are so many possibilities.

@texashomegrowngirl9936 2 года назад

Coming from a novice when it comes to technology, where do I buy an inverter and what inverter, what type of battery, and what type of solar panel? How do I put them all together?

@melanienicholson2834 2 года назад

Larry was in his element lol great video

@larryware1 2 года назад

True, I've always loved listening to the radio and finding distant stations. Thank you, Melanie.

@yellownightjar Год назад

Yes I put hanging flashlights on every door knob in house. Just use cord in a loop & even tape it to end of flashlight to hang it. Did this for an elderly neighbor too so especially important for them

@katherinerichardson1767 2 года назад

In case you have to travel and then get stuck on the road because of weather and can't get to a hotel & etc., always have a heavy blanket in the car, an emergency and first aid kit, & water. I am purchasing the emergency radio. Thanks for sharing.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Great tips, Katherine. It is important to be prepared in the event of being stuck in traffic during a storm.

@Finchersfarmstead 2 года назад

Definitely prepping all the off grid items for our winter. Thanks for the tips.

@Finchersfarmstead 2 года назад

Love our jackery we have th the 300 watts one n the solar panel for $500

@larryware1 2 года назад

You are welcome, Budget PrepperKim.

@RCPrepping 2 года назад

One of my favorite videos. Thanks for sharing. I have added this to my watch again list.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, Roland! We love to hear that people like you are enjoying the videos. Blessings.

@truthseeker6370 2 года назад

Product hawking for profit- the Entire video. Was happy to find your channel recently. Have been binge watching 😊

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

Yes, we sometimes share about products and services we own and use with the audience - and will continue to do so. In this video, it's difficult to talk about power outages without showing what we use to get through them. The information is free. It's up to the individual as to whether they click on the links and buy the products. The commission on Amazon is generally between 1-3% on nearly every product. If we relied solely on those commissions to pay ourselves back for the 30+ hours it takes us every week to write, research, script, record, edit, upload, and monitor these videos, we'd be making a few pennies for every hour we work.

@truthseeker6370 2 года назад

@@UndertheMedian I wasn't trying to be offensive! I like your newly found channel and don't at all have an issue with you making money. I've been binge watching. Just had come across 2 similar videos in a row talking about and promoting something expensive and not useable for me where I live. I love your channel and your relationship. Being on the same page with your spouse is exceptionally important 😊

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

@@truthseeker6370 , thank you for your kind reply.

@teresakooser5695 2 года назад

When we had a power outage and my phone was dying I recharged it in my vehicle. Also bought a coffee maker that runs off a battery or you can plug it in your vehicle

@larryware1 2 года назад

Excellent, Teresa!

@teresakooser5695 2 года назад

@@faith4754 usually when we have power outages here in wa state it is very overcast

@lindaanderson279 Год назад

Canada Here ! 🇨🇦 Great content and advice .

@chappy444 Год назад

Great video...especially about the Kaito Emergency Radio.

@AmandaJYoungs 2 года назад

That tip about putting a mirror behind your lights to magnify the brightness - it's absolute genius! I am so pleased to learn these practical little things that help without costing me extra money. We do have some nasty storms coming and this little tip could make a bigger difference than you might expect to me!

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, Amanda. Our viewers give us the best tips!

@juliephelps7616 10 месяцев назад

You know you can also put a gallon jug up against a small flash light to disperse the light as well. Solar lights are awesome too. We charge them every time we get a storm near us as we live in Florida hurricanes and tropical storms are our biggest power issues.

@debimorsette1685 2 года назад

Great info and products. Thanks for sharing. I put your video on pause and ordered the radio from Amazon. Last year we had 3 power outages here in Vicksburg, MS. two of them lasted for three days each. My 90 yo Mom got very cold so we spent a lot of time trying to keep her warm. Luckily my big freezer was stocked full so we didn’t have any thawing of food oat all either time. 🥰🥰

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, Debi. It's so nice to be prepared.

@caroleffner5049 2 года назад

Thank you Larry for showing the Kaito Voyager radio! I ordered one (red like yours...) and am so pleased with it! I have many radios in my house, but it pulls in more stations than any of the others! It doesn't pull in the weather station too well, but I have another radio that does a good job at that. It's well worth the money and just wanted you to know your suggestions do not go unnoticed! Thank you both for all your hard work bringing us ways to deal with issues we are being faced with! God bless and keep you! 🤗💞

@elizabethbednarcik3311 2 года назад

The headlamp around an empty milk jug is the best! We use them when camping or when electricity goes out. We have cheap flashlights that are magnets on the side of the frig.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Super, Elizabeth!

@Steina_The_Yarnist 2 года назад

Thanks for the suggestions; the radio you mentioned arrived today and has already been handy. We can now get a weather forecast without having to hear the celebrity gossip many tv news shows feature. We enjoy your RU-vid channel and agree with you often.😊

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, Steina. Hope you enjoy the radio as much as I do. I can't believe how well designed it is.

@user-kz6ms2rr3j 9 месяцев назад

Great information. Thank you Larry and Hope.

@pamelarising344 2 года назад

I also have solar back up generator. Another tip to keep warm is using a 12 volt throw designed for the car. They take little wattage away from the generator unlike the electric blanket. Another tip for windows us bubble wrap. Wet windows and place bubble wrap on and it will stick to window and insulate. It will also let the sunlight in.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Great idea on the 12V throw! The bubble wrap is a win-win as well. Thank you, Pamela.

@pennyhexter3475 2 года назад

My daughter is living in Jamaica and I have been looking for a good radio. This one has all the features I wanted at a great price. I am ordering this one.thanks for the help.

@larryware1 2 года назад

You are welcome, Penny! I hope she enjoys it. I play mine daily.

@CountryHotStuff 2 года назад

something I do is keep my emergency gallons of water in the freezer, living in an apartment I don't have a lot of room so it lets me store more as well as help keep the food cold for longer, I live in Pennsylvania and winter storms can be a big worry

@pjcat3522 Год назад

We got a logburner that you can cook on top. So can do some stews or soups, also got a wonderbag bring your stew up to boil then place pan in wonderbag it keeps it warm for several hours.

@barbarawilliams979 2 года назад

Love that radio!

@larryware1 2 года назад

Me too! Thanks, Barbara.

@bex438 2 года назад

That's some really great and useful gear- About 20 years ago I had a car accessory that I got from QVC, it was a torch/radio which had a wind up handle and which came with the most popular mobile phone adapters at the time so you could also charge your phone if you broke down, I thought and still do think it's a brilliant idea for emergencies.

@larryware1 2 года назад

It It's always good to be prepared. Thank you, bex438!

@couponchicka 2 года назад

My son loves flashlights lol. They would not last long there for me unfortunately but good idea.

@richardelliott9511 Год назад

I had the same problem with my kids. To solve it I stored away their good head lamps, got them each a cheap one with a one battery set per month alotment. There were a couple of melt downs over it, but it didn't take long for them to get tired of the flashlight shenanigans.

@EagleArrow 2 года назад

I have solar lanterns and bring them in and set in each room & one on the stairs during power outages. I have a hanging led light in the pantry.

@michellehunt2820 2 года назад

Larry should work for the radio company. I want to go buy one for all of my family members!

@larryware1 2 года назад

Awe, thank you, Michelle.

@widowswatch6610 2 года назад

We lost power last night.We did have motion activated lights around the house ( battery )that were good. We have other sources also. I am checking into this radio. I have heard of this before. Looks good.

@lilrustee 2 года назад

Love that radio! Going to save up for that! Had to laugh at your recording of WSB. That is my go-to station here in east Atlanta!

@larryware1 2 года назад

How about that, Carolyn. It comes in very strong here in Peoria, IL.

@yellownightjar Год назад

Winter wardrobe includes gloves, tobagons, hats, warm scarfs, layers important, fleece lined pants even jeans lined with flannel @ Rural King, total face covering designed for winter, eye mask covering., vintage fur coats r warmest but other coats available

@dawnfinley9269 2 года назад

Hi from florida..i have the battery operated head lamps, the best.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Hi Dawn. This is my first one. Love it!

@dawnfinley9269 2 года назад

@@larryware1 love this video and all the content, thank you and bless you and family.

@larryware1 2 года назад

@@dawnfinley9269 - thank you. Bless you.

@TheMrsbrady 2 года назад

Love your videos! Didn’t realize you live south of Chicago. So do I. My problem is I started late getting my house and family set up for emergencies. I’m trying to get set for the winter weather and whatever might be coming our way. Little by little I’m getting there. Your videos have really helped me pinpoint where I should be focusing in. May God bless you as much as you have blessed us!

@larryware1 2 года назад

Awe, how heartwarming, Mrs. Brady. We're love to hear that our videos are helping people. That's what our channel is all about. Blessings!

@EvangSuz 2 года назад

I bought one of the voyagers 2013 ,During Sandy ,it kept us informed and my phone charged..crank handle is great..Paid 21.99.😯Inflation...😣❤🌹🙏

@larryware1 2 года назад

Good to know, and yes, everything has gone up.

@lisagardner9798 2 года назад

Hope and Larry. Thank you as always for putting out great helpful videos. Just love you guys. My husband overheard me listening to you guys and heard you talking about the solar powered radio. He said that’s sounds great and I would love to have one! I’ve been struggling finding him a gift this year and this will be perfect! Just ordered with your link. Also got the head lamp. Christmas shopping complete!

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

That is awesome!

@larryware1 2 года назад

Wonderful, Lisa! The radio charges VERY slower from the built-in solar panel. I've actually not tried to charge it that way yet. However, it has SO many ways to power it, that you should never run out of a way to power it. Hope your husband likes it as much as I do. I play mine every night and love how sensitive it is!

@mariannewesten3638 2 года назад

Thanks for you're practical Tips.saw a Few things,we could use too. My husband already has those socks,with the battery's. And it helped him very much,because,also in the Winter,He is working outside.👍

@Iinfiniteknowing 2 года назад

Solar indoor lantern lights .hang them in windows during the day to use as light at night .save on electricity all the time

@gurkamalkaur3207 2 года назад

Hope and Larry, I don't know if you have touched on what to have in the event of a tornado. Listening to the governor of Kentucky speak, I realised, there are things one should have in theirbasement or storm shelter. Things I had not previously thought of. Copy of drivers license, deed to your home, insurance policies, photos of all family members, extra medications, a book with all your phone numbers, etc. There are towns where every government building is gone. In that situation, would you remember how many mg of a certain medication you or a loved one take? One write up said debris flew up to 30,000 feet in the air due to these tornadoes. Your personal information could land in another state. I hope you will touch on this, if you haven't. Merry Christmas. God bless your family

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing. What important tips. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were hit with the tornados.

@barbarawilliams979 2 года назад

Sorry I missed your live. Great program as always.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Awe, thank you, Barbara.

@debbiedorsey2371 10 месяцев назад

Love this video! Thank you!

@marlenecoventry2750 2 года назад

2 burner camping stove are cheap good for power outages, camping and hot food for picnics

@gingermcintosh6545 2 года назад

May I suggest a family size Road Pro heating oven which runs off very little power snd is great for cooking food. Designed for truckers. Put a casserole from your freezer in it and 3 to 5 hours later you have a hot meal. Mine cost about $40.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Great suggesting, Ginger!

@logothaironsides2942 2 года назад

Those 18650s are great. If you have an old dead laptop, the batteries are usually 18650s and can be salvaged to use in other things. We found camping stoves very handy when we were without power during a hurricane. We had 2 so we could lend one to a neighbour and use one ourselves. Blankets are good for wrapping around your freezer or use corrugated cardboard if you have it.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Perfect, Logotha.

@deadspoiled5403 2 года назад

That lamp u have on the back is gorgeous

@larryware1 2 года назад

Oh, thank you. It was a Christmas present for Hope.

@yellownightjar Год назад

Ordered one of the radios with solar, wind up & rechargable. Good suggestion

@wickedbird1538 2 года назад

Cool power outage tips

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, Wicked Bird.

@SherryEllesson 2 года назад

That's it - that radio is MINE!

@larryware1 2 года назад

Super, Sherry! I play it every night. Let me know how you like it.

@gloriapeel6887 2 года назад

Great info!

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you.

@bellheather2604 2 года назад

Great information. Thank you. I just subscribed

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, Bell! So glad to have you with us.

@fourdayhomestead2839 2 года назад

Lots of great tips. I've put a couple items on my list.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Super, Four Day Homestead.

@galemaurer2820 2 года назад

My husband just built me two cordless lamps. We got the idea from you tuber Pneumatic Addict. Built it just in time as we lost our power last night.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Just in time! Wonderful, Gale.

@lorraineday1052 2 года назад

Always practical and easy to understand advice. Thank you!

@angelsgarden3000 2 года назад

You can get a bluetti 2400 that runs more then your lights. Alaska prepper has a video on it and what you can use it for.

@larryware1 2 года назад

That's a big one! Yes, the larger units will run large appliances - at least for a few hours - during a power outage. The Bluetti's are good units from the reviews I've seen on RU-vid.

@LVPAcharn 2 года назад

Liked and subscribed.Just ordered that head torch :)

@larryware1 2 года назад

Excellent, John. Thank you.

@wandabigelow9692 2 года назад

I have an old fashioned oil lamp sitting in my keyboard. It's handy to have in case of a power outage.

@lizmaciver4454 2 года назад

Thank you.Its found your video more helpful than most.You share good products and info.I like that you possess the knowledge of broadband .Have a safe joyful Christmas and God bless yous.

@debbiegragg2299 2 года назад

I have a suggestion you would want to use a blanket on your bed singing you want to put a tarp on top of the blanket player with more blankets the tarp is not going to let cold air coming through the cold air can't come through

@bellheather2604 2 года назад

Put a tarp on top of the blanket on the bed? Am I understanding that correctly?

@richardelliott9511 Год назад

A good short term idea but eventually you'll end up with a moisture problem since the tarp can't breath. That is the down side to those mylar emergency blankets too, which isn't talked about much.

@SharaBinghamMills 2 года назад

I have sheepskin pelts on the furniture for warmth.

@americafirst9144 Год назад

Get good Thermoses at yard sales. If a storm is coming, heat hot water to put in them.

@catgodfrey6451 2 года назад

Great ideas

@kendrasmith6637 2 года назад

Wonderful information. Thank you so much. 😃

@greeneyedredhead61 2 года назад

I no longer need this cuz I'm back in California but when I lived in the deep freeze of Ottawa Kansas, one thing I did was use a special dip stick in my oil thing in my car. It warms up your car oil so no warm up is needed. You do need electricity for this but I mention this as for something to help out in cold weather.

@larryware1 2 года назад

I used one of those years ago for my 1965 Ford Fairlane. It worked great and kept the engine relatively warm in bitterly cold winter temperatures.

@teacherbecca526 2 года назад

We still have earthquakes though, so still good to be prepared

@greeneyedredhead61 2 года назад

@@teacherbecca526 always prepared, just don't need a dip stick heater. 👍

@larryware1 2 года назад

@@teacherbecca526 - funny you should mention earthquakes. I just watched the 1974 movie "Earthquake" for the first time last night. I was wondering how one could reasonably prepare for such a disaster if your whole house was destroyed. Still there would be things to consider, power outages, lack of food, water, basic transportation. Hope you never have to experience one!

@lindasisney8851 2 года назад

I got three of the Voyager radios for the guys on my Christmas list. They were $59.00 on Amazon. I sent them back and replaced them with the Solar Crank CR1009 which had all the same features plus can use 3 AAA batteries and had a SOS alarm. It was $27.99. It seemed like the frugal thing to do.

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

Hey, thanks. We didn't see that model. It's hard to see everything on Amazon and we appreciate it when our viewers give us a tip on a different product choice.

@larryware1 2 года назад

I'll have to check on that one. Looks like it has most of the same features as the Kaito Voyager. Good going, Linda!

@larryware1 2 года назад

@@faith4754 - great tip. I have several rechargeable batteries.

@kimdodd8055 2 года назад

Love all of your advice, just realized you are from the Peoria area….East Peoria here so hello neighbor!!

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

Hey, neighbor! Good to meet you.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Hello, East Peoria - right across the Illinois River from us.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Thank you, neighbor!

@robertmccormick2591 2 года назад

Godd good!

@alicespringer8781 2 года назад

Hello hope and larry, we keep water stocked up just in case of emergency, and lots of batteries, and definitely propane for our grill that has a extra side on it , we also learned to keep extra coolers just in case we have to get ice to adleast save our food, and hope iv taken yr advice and making sure my pantry has food , also i have a hand held can opener in my stash cause some time not all cans have 5hat easy open top. You can always use yr truck or car to charge phone 📱 and even keep warm.

@larryware1 2 года назад

Sound like you are nicely prepared. Great tips! Thank you, Alice.

@alicespringer8781 2 года назад

@@larryware1 yw my friend 😊 i love you and hope iv learned so much from you . we try to be prepared, with everything going up in the stores ,everytime i go i grab what we will need in my house hold.🤗

@lmherdz 10 месяцев назад

hang flashlight on a comand hook - next to night stand or behind headboard -

@brandonmartin4044 2 года назад

I bought a cheap Chinese handheld ham radio for less than $50. Traditionally it's illegal to transmit. That's unless it's an absolute life or death emergency. You can pre-program the frequencies for your area with online resources. Especially if you're rural this could be your only lifeline if your road is cut off and you have an emergency but no phone. If it's not too much trouble I would love to see you add the thanks button so viewers can send you two some money.Oh and I work in Lebanon, TN. 🤣👍

@larryware1 2 года назад

The "Thanks" button is not available to all channels yet. Hope tells me they are rolling it out on just a few channels for testing. We do have a PayPal e-mail address in the description of all of our videos for those who want to contribute. Thank you so much. And you live in the town of WTWW! How cool is that? I'd love to see their set up.

@brandonmartin4044 2 года назад

@@larryware1 I just work in Lebanon.I live in Nashville close by .

@victorwadsworth821 2 года назад

Those old cars, they would attach a canvas water bottle to the radiator, wet it & it would allow cool drinks.

@garygoldstein327 2 года назад

I have a Midland Emergency Radio with all your features on it plus a dog whistle if trapped in a avalanch or under rubble after an earth quake where it can alert a special recovery dog to find me. A blinking sos lamp that doubles to scare away wild animals. Plus if the internal battery gets used up it can run on 6 double AA batterys. I purchased the Battery Daddy which stores 180 different types of one use batteries but works just as well to store a number of rechargeable batteries so one does not need to recharge so few batteries at a time so often. I have an old IKEA solar powered study lamp with removeable energy power pack that I keep in my car to recharge on the go. And reinsert the fully charged solar power pack into the base of the study lamp for 5 hours of intermittent use. And 8 hr solar powered out door light later brought into the apartment and aimed up toward the ceiling when fully charged. I also have a friction powered flash light with a squeeze trigger handle to operate.

@jwoooooooo 2 года назад

Ooo Toronto is only 2 hours away from me! Lol

@larryware1 2 года назад

Fun, J woo!

@allisonspeer6837 2 года назад

Great tips. I need to get one of the radios, I have an older one and to be honest have not been impressed. We live out in the country so we are pretty well prepared. We have been snowed in without electricity for up to 7 days a few times so we have learned over the years to have a lot of options. We have headlamps which we use every day when we go out in the morning to feed the farm animals but they are great when the electric is out in your home. The other thing we have installed this year (mostly because we are getting elderly) is battery operated motion sensor lights in our hallways and stairwells, typical areas for falls etc. They come on automatically with motion detected.

@texashomegrowngirl9936 2 года назад

May I ask where you purchased your motion sensor lights. Thank you for this great idea!

@greeneyedredhead61 2 года назад

Great video. Question about that head lamp. Does it come with the batteries?

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

Yes it does

@greeneyedredhead61 2 года назад

@@UndertheMedian thanks for info .

@jacquefessenden9570 Год назад

Did you buy an adaptor for the Kaito Voyager?

@gingermcintosh6545 2 года назад

Actually the red light is for night use, because red light doesn’t compromise your natural night vision like white light will.

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

Thanks, Ginger. That makes perfect sense. We appreciate you letting us know how it is to be used.

@rochellethundercloud346 2 года назад

To keep a candle burning longer with less mess..freeze it. Batteries,unless recharge kind,in fridge.to test.drop from 6 inches up.if it falls,it's good.if it bounces..not so much. Crayons can make makeshift candles in an emergency. Non dairy coffee creamer can start a campfire if needed.so can doritos.and dandelion fluff.the white

@rhondatallent2396 2 года назад

Tape bubble lights to milk jugs filled with water.

@Iinfiniteknowing 2 года назад

Solar cooker ,camp stove

@miaj769 Год назад

new sub

@americafirst9144 Год назад

Those hand crank radios do use a battery.

@bridgetmcgrath3964 2 года назад

@larryware1 2 года назад

Hi, Bridget!

@helenedavis2886 2 года назад

Hi, Bridget from Long Beach California.

@mariondennison2210 2 года назад

Do you know anything about the UCOcandle lantern kit? Is it worth buying or waste of money?

@UndertheMedian 2 года назад

We used candle lanterns in the tent when we camped. But, I don't know the brand.

@richardelliott9511 Год назад

I haven't sprung for one yet but they get good reviews. The biggest complaint is that proprietary candles are required but if you buy them in bulk the price is in line with other candles of similar burn time.

@rochellethundercloud346 2 года назад

I have cold feet year round.rest of me is a furnace.feet are ice.if my feet get too cold,i literally cannot put any weight on them at all.it be army crawl.on chicago sidewalks.yeah.eeewwwe