Great ideas. Half the cold battle is won for me by keeping my feet and lower legs warm with thick wool socks. I’m going to pick up more of those fleece throws to cover the windows and doors when it gets super cold here in January and February. I’m currently putting clear bubble wrap on my windows and it’s helping. Feels like I am living in a cave but at least I’m not freezing yet. The cat has started sleeping under my bed covers even during the day to get toasty. My husband is determined to keep heating fuel costs down so I am grateful for everyone who is sharing their hints about how to keep warm. Thanks Funky!
Thanks Linda Yes bubble wrap is a brilliant insulator, we're doing the same with trying to save on energy costs. More about the latest news on tonight's show at 8. Thick socks and pussy cats. Happy days 😃
I have a really thick cotton lined curtain it doesn't let much light in I recently put it up and tucked it behind my radiator the room stays hot longer even in the day when I have no heating on that rooms warmer than my lounge.
No bubble wrap and blankets are a bad idea in the windows , the build of condensation moisture will be insane and will cause mould and bad fungus and a huge amount of damp throughout your property along with bad odours and the moisture would create ice on the inside , ventilation air flow is very important or your property will start to decay and rot , just 10mm of ventilation of window unlatched is better than covering it , Trust me on that , i lived of grid in a 25ftt caravan for 2 years with no mains gas or electric with 3 kids dog and cats my power was 100w solar panel 250w wind turdine log burner and most of all candles and the coldest nights was minus 15 outside , better to look at ideas for low energy micro climate heating , from candles to little 500w plug in the wall heaters , on UA-cam there tones of candle / ethanol / cooking oil heater ideas that give heat as well as light , but the best is if can install a log burner and forage wood , and only warm the rooms you are using close the doors hallways stair cases wasted heat resources , best of luck to anyone who reads this👍
Hi funky and all... many years ago young and living in bedsit land l taped cling film around my windows and with a hairdryer on it it becomes taught. Cheap double glazing it always worked a treat that and a heavy blanket up at the door and of course a homemade draught excluder snake...loved my cozy bedsit..stay warm peeps 😜💜✌️🌪️🌧️☔❄️🔥
Add to your warm drink, a thermos, so you can take that drink to bed with you. UK households are facing a hard winter, but the signs where all there at least 9 months ago, in all survival situations, and this is definitely one of them keeping aware of what going on is imperative.
I was going to suggest the same-beats the hell out of getting out of your warm bed to go down to a freezing cold kitchen to put the kettle on. Funkyprepper's idea for a chamber pot is good idea-beats having to go to a freezing bathroom in the middle of the night! Hand sanitiser for hygiene after-it's really cheap now after the profiteering has gone out of it, post pandemic. I bought a litre of hand sanitiser for 50p in Poundstretchers.
I remember when I was in my Nan s house my Nan only had one fire in the house no radiator in every room and it was freezing cold and my Nan put a scarf on the toilet pipe s to stop it from frozen in winter that would be in the 70/80 years and only ha gas fireplace in the living room a I remember that she had to put 50 p in meters back then with a metal key and ten blankets on the bed s no duvets and hot bottles sometimes my Nan put a house brick in the oven and in the bed to warm the bed I thought it was crazy but it did work if my Nan was alive today she would have helped with ideas with this thing we’re having right now cost living
I put my ski gear on 🤗 lovely and warm. Bought this new kit at the start of summer at bargain prices. If it gets super cold I can set up a tent in the warmest room to create a micro-climate. I cook in the evening as it has the secondary benefit of warming the kitchen. A warm shower 37 c in the evening before bed keeps me warm for ages.
@funkyprepper it needs to be warming the person not so much the room, you need to utilise candles very carefully and have fire extinguishers at hand, been on too many calls for candles. could I suggest utilizing bubble wrap, im an emergency nurse and its used pre hospital to help warm casualties. other forms of heat could be utilizing the instant hand/feet warmers both disposable and the usb type, another suggestion is the usb powered gillets, also foil space blankets and remember to block gaps under doors/ windows, using thick curtains over doors and obviously windows. thermos of tea coffee or soup also very good idea.
I hate the cold I'm 64, I leave the warm longsleaved top on, that I have been wearing during the day when it gets too cold. I have several old jumpers I can put on as well. I have a king sized winter duvet and an older double sized one I fold both of these in half so I have two under me two on top and put a few throws on top, a wooly hat gloves plus socks and also those lovely warm slipper socks. Keeping alive means you put away your fashion conscious head and replace it with the survival one.
Suzanne that's absolutely correct, the sooner people realise that it's not a silly fashion parade the better. Someone said to me when I was 9 years old when walking to school in the snow when I was wearing a snorkel coat "I looked like a prick", I replied to the boy with just a shirt on "at least I'm a warm prick" haha. Stay warm and safe, it's starting to get colder. Take care Suzanne 🙂
It’s super important to keep your bum warm.You can’t beat men’s pants! Those slightly stretchy ones that have longer legs are fantastic. Much warmer than pyjamas and they don’t ride up or get all twisty. Also, the ‘pouch’ in the front gives you somewhere to keep your sandwiches 😂 (kidding). When it’s super cold I wear them during the day over my ordinary knickers. Apologies to Funkyprepper for tmi 😊 🤫
great tips, my partner is a great believer in a "warm bed cold bedroom", so fleece bedding and open windows in our home are the standing order unless the curtains are parallel to the floor and it's raining😂. Gotta say I've never been cold at night even in the depths of winter
That's hard-core. I used to sleep with the window open an inch or so, my current partner suffers massively with the cold so the windows are all shut at night, might be the best plan as we get 80mph winds up here on the mountain lol
Something my mum told me many years ago was that when she lived at home (she was one of about 7 girls), they all used to sleep in one big bed and they didn't have blankets, so instead they used coats. This was during WWII onwards, my mum was born in 1937.
I have a tip regulating body temp. When I gets too warm in your tent and bedding, if you just stick your foot outside of the coverings for a few minutes, it will be enough to take the feeling of being too hot away without making everything cool down.
Very clever tips Funky. Thanks. 👍 Gloves or Wrist warmers are a must too. You can make Wrist warmers from old Jumper sleeves, just cut out a Thumb hole. Take care & keep really busy everyone. ❤🙂🐶
Good tips thanks. Years ago I bought some thick Carpathian wool blankets which was a significant investment but will outlive me. Warmest thing ever. Still possible to get some reasonable priced wool blankets on eBay atm. Xx
Pitch a small tent in the room or on your bed and sleeping in it will seem much warmer. You can also add a fleece blanket over the top to hold in more heat. Free standing dome tents work best. There are even companies that make specific tents designed and sized to fit on beds.
Slippers and long dressing gown kept right next to the bed for those who absolutely have to get out in the night, to keep the warmth in the feet and body until you get back in bed. That's what I used to do when I was a kid and the metal framed, single glazed windows had frozen shut with ice on the inside lol. The trick about covering the bed back over immediately is spot on, it's so much cosier when you get back in. 👍
@@funkyprepper Ha ha, I actually did get back into bed once or twice still wearing the gown and slippers, but why, oh why, did I not think to have them IN the bed and warming up already to start with?! Doh me!
We use wool duvets, hands down the best thing iv ever used on the bed. Expensive but no more than a good down duvet. They get you warm fast, are not claggy, allow you to regulate your body temperature better than anything else. Hands down a brilliant investment. If you haven't looked into them, have a look.
I used to work in a store freezer years ago and as a last resort I have the brand new freezer suit I left with, a bit Michelin man but good to minus 30. These are available to buy and will keep you warmer than you’ve ever been. Great video 👍
Here's an idea I had to stop body heat being lost through the mattress. Buy a cheap mattress topper from somewhere like Argos. Then buy one of those reflective foam camping mats; something like a Multimat Trekker Thermal Mat (Millets are currently selling it £13 online). Or maybe even just some tinfoil or radiator reflector from Screwfix. Put the reflector between the mattress and the mattress topper. I use thermal mats while camping (I also use a cut off section for a sit mat on winter walks) and they really do work.
For single people put a pillow either side of your body under the covers. It keeps out the drafts and warms up quickly. I’ve also pitched a 2m gazebo in the front room with blankets for walls. Temperature is 2-3 degrees higher than the surrounding room.
I have a wool mattress topper (a blanket would do), two 10.5 tog down duvets (with an allergy proof cover which is tightly woven so it traps heat), a wool blanket or two and a hot water bottle. I always turn the heating off at night, and I'm never cold.
Great video. One point everyone needs to ensure is the hot water bottle does not leak. I work in a hospital and recently a patient came in with bad burns because his hot water bottle leaked.
They are rubber, and it does expire. So only put water in hot enough to hurt but not burn. There is actually a code on the tops of lots of them that tells you expiry, it is normally generous so take it with a pinch of salt.
I've got all of these things sorted already. I often wear 3 layers in bed and 2 quilts on top and 3 blankets on the bottom. Oxfam do recycled wool blankets (new) for £12.99. They are big enough for a single bed.
if you use candles, just put them in mason jars or large jam jars, or a mug. Put that on top of a ceramic or slate tray. Keep the flames away from paper and flammable fabrics, oils, etc. Do not fall asleep with burning candles, no matter what.
You can float T lights in a mixing bowl with water in it. You can get at least 6 in a large bowl and it's safe. Just make sure the candles are below the top edge of the mixing bowl
@@funkyprepper . Thick comforter my mistake. It does help. I've used it. You need to add a heat soure inside or it's not going to do much. Like a ton of candles or a wall heater. A rocket stove even goes a long way.
All sound advice there Funky. I've had to do most of that over the years born out of experience or trial n error. Staying warm in winter without heating is no joke. It's fair to say the necessity is the mother of invention or adaptation etc. When things get rough the survival instinct kicks in.
I lived for 5 years in a country that did not have central heating in the winter. When I would wake up in the morning my bedroom would have ice inside of it. All I had then was a think under blanket, a heavy duvet and some pajamas. Worked wonders. Looking after electronics was a bit more tricky though.
Bed socks! And I can’t recommend door curtains enough. They make a huge difference, not just front & back doors, but internal doors too. Two cup hooks and a piece of dowelling through the hook tape works fine, if you’re hooking the curtains back. Use big Ring hooks if you intend swishing the curtains back & forth - v. cheap from Amazon. Windows: blackout blinds, then a separate rail of voiles or thin plain curtains, then ordinary lined curtains.
microfiber fleece duvet set they are super snug warn is another good one and along with candles are Hurricane lanterns which can use many different fuels including cooking oil
ProTip: When using a torch, point it up towards the ceiling and it will light up the whole room. Also, regarding the toilet, see if you can get yourself a commode instead of a 'chamber pot' as it is obviously more stable and safer, though it will no doubt take up more room, though no more thn a standard wooden chair you find in most kitchens...
I bought a camping heater and camping stoves. I bought 100 x CP250 gas cans from Amazon and Go Outdoors. I'll be able to boil water for hotwater bottles and tea all winter. Once water in hotwater bottles is cold, I pour it into an empty 5 litre bottle. I can reuse this for things like bathwater and laundry. I'm on a water meter.
I've been using an old fashioned tabletop ornamental oil lantern in the winters in my flat, it gives off a nice warm light and raises the temperature of my bedroom from below 10°C upto about 20°C in maybe half an hour
2 double duvets and ones doubled into a single so I'm got 3 layers of duvets. Plus im got a quilted blanket over that. Snug as a bug in a rug. Plus I'm got a single heated blanket to run off solar if it gets super cold. Still ain't had my heating on yet.
When I lived in my old house 40 to 50 years ago, I lived on the upper floor , no central heating,,,,,,,it would get very cold in the winter, one year I got a very bad flu.....Well my sister gave me whisky, think about that, a boy drinking whisky to stay alive.
A Thermos drinks container will keep your hot beverage heated for 12 hours. You can continuously sip throughout the night and keep your core warm. This could save your life. If you are driving in the snow, it would be smart to prepare for a possible breakdown with this heating system for your car as well. A heated beverage in a thermos, 0 degree sleeping bag & wool blanket & pillow, etc...
Another note, if you have a modern cree led torch it will likely get hot very quickly. So if it's close to zero degrees or under putting a high power torch on, can give you more than ample heat to take the chill off your hands. I have an 18650 weapon light that gets so hot it's hard to touch after only a few minutes. That's still BTU's....
I’ve seen people fill hot water bottles up like a balloon with boiling water. Horrifying. Fill with hot water, not boiling, to about 50% and expel the air. Check the stopper by wiping round the stopper with a tea towel, and turn upside down over the sink to check for leaks. Store with the stopper removed (attach by a piece of ribbon/string through the hole).
To keep really warm I suppose I could get into my Merino Wool Arktis 1514 Antarctica Shirt, then put on my Laksen White Tail Down Jacket and Trousers with some Naturehike down socks then jump into my PHDesign Minum 500 Down Sleeping bag with a Coocon Merino Wool liner, which is inside a Snugpak Softie 12 Osprey Synthetic Bag with a Winter Expanda Panel. then cover the sleeping bags with a 13 Tog down Duvet sandwiched between 2 Snugpak Jungle blankets and a couple of Italian Wool Officers blankets underneath everything.
Another thought about something I do out of habit. The clothes I am going to be wearing during the following day I tuck down one side of my body at night. Cold mornings they are pre heated and warm already. Personally I don't care about a few creases, I'm not going into an office each day.
You can use a hair dryer to warm inside the bed or a tent, not so expensive abd safer that the candles. Also try to keep air as dry as possible by ventilation before going to bed and then in the morning to dry inside sheets and bed... Staying dry is an important point.
@@craig6542 it says. on a budget" not "with a power cut", how do you warm water then for the rubber bed bottles ? And with our present crisis lots of people are looking for tips to live without heating and will be watching this video and we shall share all those tips... The hair dryer is less dangerous than the candles, but them people back 50 years ago had pans to put ambers to use them to dry and warm the bed, but you need a fireplace then... The fireplace alson allows you to heat a brick and use a brick as a bedbottle.... It mises also the power of silk ! In the thrift shops you can find vintage silk scarfs, silk is light and very warm, you can use it under a bigger (and sometimes itchy) wool scarf. You can also look for silk and wool Tshirts, italians make this kind of magic underwear... Good point it doesn't need much washing as it's antibacterial... You can also save money and electricity on that... Like on most irish wool jumpers. Also another good tip is to sleep with the socks and underwear of the next day in a bag close to you so they are not ice cold the following morning to put them on when geting dressed. Lots of those tips are not preppers one, it was the way our grand-parents were living 😂
If you are able to I recommend exercising it will bring you body temperature, anything from squats and push-ups to going for a run or even a walk will help.
I grew up in the 70s and 80s. I was always cold at night. I lived in Japan for 2 years, winters were freezing, summers were sweltering. I spent 4 years at university in shit accommodation, and was always cold. I've had my own house for 20 years I only used the central heating November to February. I'm not using central heating this year. It's cold, 6C, and will get colder, but I'll survive.
Backpacking in sleeping bag I use liquid detergent bottle to pee in.Tried several before finding one with large enough opening - I’m still banned from Sainsbury’s!
@@funkyprepper 😄I had a mishap on a long drive home last year - Bladder relief + bottle too small = wet trousers/car seat (for 3 hours) + girlfriend laughing her head off! Not fun.
I can go one further. I've got large sheets of thick cardboard FREE from Tesco. Look in the bottled water aisle, it's packaging between layers of bottles of water. Cover it with layers of aluminium foil. You can now surround your bed with these panels, they'll reflect your body heat back at you.
Living in an unheated attic bedsits that after lying fully clothed on the single bed for quite a while reading, the bed clothes inside were relatively warm!
Some great tips especially about the hot water bottle,,,can some one please confirm this 2022 and 1822 ,surly in an age where man has gone to the moon (apparently),split the atom, see and speak to some on the other side of the planet ,even make synthetic blood,,,,,,,,,how the hell are we sharing tips on how to keep warm, for meny of us to stay alive, am I missing something,,keep funky every one,,,,,,,,,
All part of the plan for is all, some need to seriously wake up and understand that NO ONE is coming to help, that's why I try to help on here. Its sad but true.
@@funkyprepper Not only is no one coming to save us,but the wefminster puppets are planning further attacks on our liberty in the coming months in the name of ‘climate,coNvid,Putin’ you know what I mean. The second and hardest truth is people arn’t going to wake up in sufficient numbers.Once you get a population to wear a slave mask,perform absurdities and line up for sinister needlecraft it’s game over. Of course I hope I’m wrong and people do wake up.
Uco candle lantern with 3 candles gives off a fair heat and will warm up a drink. You can also make your own candles for it with a slightly thicker wick and it runs even hotter. I just buy 30 cm /3cm candles chop them up and trim the tops with a hot knife.
I have a camping portable lidded buckets loo. I keep it in the 3rd bedroom. It saves me trapsing downstairs to use the loo in cold months. I empty the urine in my third compost bin that is just for urine, coffee grounds and garden waste.
I've got a faux fur throw on top of my sheet plus an old duvet underneath me and a duvet on top of me to keep warm. I do need to get a sleeping bag as well though. I did want to get a tent to set up indoors though.
@@funkyprepper I got one at a charity auction, had it two years and never opened it, sold for what I paid. Around here they go for about $75CDN and up.
I have found that clear polythene decorators dust sheets on the windows are helpful, you cant see they are there but they do keep the heat in, lift it up in the day to clear the condensation. is it just this winter i wonder until we can get energy sorted out. For next winter.
i got about 10 deg C indoors, for bed, i keep my summer duvet and winter duvet on, still sleep naked. maybe drape my shemagh over my head. for sofa, got a nice fleece blanket, hoodie, woolly hat, fleecy bottoms, thick socks... does me fine. my mrs, who is disabled, is upstairs in bedroom, with heater on.
@@funkyprepper lounge window is open a crack, room is quite big, damp has never been a problem. my lads a bit cold, but he'll have to bung me some more board money if he wants heating on, lol !
Vango Nitestar 450 is a budget friendly Sleeping Bag for £40. Gelert Cotton sleeping bag liner for £14 if purchasing two of them. Vagabond Bags Harris Tweed Check Hot Water Bottle for £23. Rather than use candles I have purchased a Soto Regulator lantern ST-260 for £67 and a Campingmoon Z13M Gas Cartridge adapter for £14 to be used with GoSystem 2350 Butane Propane 70:30 Mix Gas Cartridge 350g 631ml - 12 Pack for £40 (should last around 6 hours on a single Gas Cartridge to put in the Dark Winter Black out Kit bag. (a Highlander Loader Holdall Bag, Black ,100L for £48
If you ever look at the rough sleeper they have cardboard to sleep on to keep the cold out their backs, I have loose cardboard behind my radiators with radiator foil on them if I have no heating that cardboard & foil becomes redundent so I can put that on my bed then get my make shift sleeping bag ready then slip a large wheelie bin liner over it and tape it so it comes no further than my armpits. You could say I have been thinking about this for a while, I have had years of hearing about old people dying through the cold I don't want to be one of them. A friend of mine has a portable glow worm gas hearter I can't afford that right now maybe never but I am going to think of making a small heater out of tin cans and candles rather than the plant pots If like they say you can keep food warm over candles then think of the room as a large meal you want to stop from going cold. I saved some wax from a large candle I lit didn't know that would happen but if I can fit 4-5 tappered candles into a tin can take top and bottom off the second one to fit on top melt the wax I have saved to weight the bottom down and secure the candles upright as they go down the candles will heat the can, I may have to leave gaps for air flow & I will use the ends to make a stand to keep them away from the table top and hope fully they could work the stand all is needed is two lids both sides bent like a zig zag and make and make a cut to the middle and slide the lids together if you get what I mean. I always look out for second hand candles from charity shops ect.
Very good advice, thanks so much for commenting as others will read your comment and learn from it. There's lots of ways to keep warm, just requires a good working brain. Take care my friend
In an emergency make your room smaller. A tarp over the bed or a tent setup in a room. Play indoor camping with the kids. This makes a smaller area for your body heat to warm up. Additional things like a bag liner I use a wobbie as an over blanket. I’ve also got a rechargeable hand warmer I chuck in the bottom of the bag for your feet.
I ordered a second hotwater bottle from Argos it has a cover with it was only £4.25. Picked it up on Sat I now have 2 and gave my ex one of my old ones. I worry so many people don't have the common sense to even think about the cold let alone worry about it.
Instead of a chamber pot, look at the She wee. It is good for women who need the toilet but can't really move as such. So it might work out in their advantage.
don't have wool blankets at the moment, had them as a kid though (grew up with no CH), however, I do have a lot of carpet underlay left over from last year, which I kept, and is made from wool, so I can at least make a sheet for the mattress and should have enough leftover as a top cover, if cold temps are extreme? ideal little project for this weekend then?
Get a electric under blanket to have a warm bed to go to and keep warmer with 2-3 quilts you can sleep under to keep warm if all power has gone out . But if you had a battery and a battery charge plus a power inverter you could warm on gride .
@@funkyprepper modern electric blankets are super safe and most fire stations in England (don’t know about elsewhere) offer a free yearly check to make sure they’re okay. Cost pennies to run - my kwmeter shows 0.03p per hour. The ones where you have a separate controller for each side are brilliant. Safer than hot water bottles, cheaper than boiling a kettle, and easy to put on in the night if you wake up cold (most have an all night setting so it’s safe).
I recommend the Menopause , it keeps me toasty hot and the restless legs help keep my toes warm .
my jerk chicken will bring colour to your cheeks also :)
Ha! Bless you. But least it’s got a purpose 😂
Me too Claire, i have a 1 tog duvet..it’s barely there..still wake up sweating!
Does it work for the male menopause too?
Copy that! Slowly cooked by my dear wife's hot flushes evry night.
We all sit around a candle, if it gets really cold we light it.
If it gets to bad it's off to Dover with the dinghy, 4-5 stars yes.
Keep going. Balance the immigration lol
Was lucky enough to have a multi stove fitted in this summer. Wish I could warm everyone this winter. Bloody world is sh*T now.
@@colspiracy8326
Key under door mat,gold in tea caddy,beer in fridge.
Turn light off before leaving 👍
@@colspiracy8326 not enough to feed Ernie unfortunately, can’t afford to have stove and buy food. 😬
Great ideas. Half the cold battle is won for me by keeping my feet and lower legs warm with thick wool socks. I’m going to pick up more of those fleece throws to cover the windows and doors when it gets super cold here in January and February. I’m currently putting clear bubble wrap on my windows and it’s helping. Feels like I am living in a cave but at least I’m not freezing yet. The cat has started sleeping under my bed covers even during the day to get toasty. My husband is determined to keep heating fuel costs down so I am grateful for everyone who is sharing their hints about how to keep warm. Thanks Funky!
Thanks Linda
Yes bubble wrap is a brilliant insulator, we're doing the same with trying to save on energy costs. More about the latest news on tonight's show at 8. Thick socks and pussy cats. Happy days 😃
I have a really thick cotton lined curtain it doesn't let much light in I recently put it up and tucked it behind my radiator the room stays hot longer even in the day when I have no heating on that rooms warmer than my lounge.
I am also using bubble wrap.
Improve your circulation. Ginkgo biloba and cod liver oil.
No bubble wrap and blankets are a bad idea in the windows , the build of condensation moisture will be insane and will cause mould and bad fungus and a huge amount of damp throughout your property along with bad odours and the moisture would create ice on the inside , ventilation air flow is very important or your property will start to decay and rot , just 10mm of ventilation of window unlatched is better than covering it , Trust me on that , i lived of grid in a 25ftt caravan for 2 years with no mains gas or electric with 3 kids dog and cats my power was 100w solar panel 250w wind turdine log burner and most of all candles and the coldest nights was minus 15 outside , better to look at ideas for low energy micro climate heating , from candles to little 500w plug in the wall heaters , on UA-cam there tones of candle / ethanol / cooking oil heater ideas that give heat as well as light , but the best is if can install a log burner and forage wood , and only warm the rooms you are using close the doors hallways stair cases wasted heat resources , best of luck to anyone who reads this👍
Hi funky and all... many years ago young and living in bedsit land l taped cling film around my windows and with a hairdryer on it it becomes taught. Cheap double glazing it always worked a treat that and a heavy blanket up at the door and of course a homemade draught excluder snake...loved my cozy bedsit..stay warm peeps 😜💜✌️🌪️🌧️☔❄️🔥
Great tips there
Add to your warm drink, a thermos, so you can take that drink to bed with you. UK households are facing a hard winter, but the signs where all there at least 9 months ago, in all survival situations, and this is definitely one of them keeping aware of what going on is imperative.
Not a bad idea that. I know, I've been telling people for a few months now
I was going to suggest the same-beats the hell out of getting out of your warm bed to go down to a freezing cold kitchen to put the kettle on. Funkyprepper's idea for a chamber pot is good idea-beats having to go to a freezing bathroom in the middle of the night! Hand sanitiser for hygiene after-it's really cheap now after the profiteering has gone out of it, post pandemic. I bought a litre of hand sanitiser for 50p in Poundstretchers.
I have a camping mat filled with foil bubble wrap under my matress topper. My body heat reflects back so I'm toasty without hot water bottle!
I find one husband and two fluffy dogs works.
It's official, Brittany girls have more fun 😆
Dirty dogs in your bed .......yuck
I remember when I was in my Nan s house my Nan only had one fire in the house no radiator in every room and it was freezing cold and my Nan put a scarf on the toilet pipe s to stop it from frozen in winter that would be in the 70/80 years and only ha gas fireplace in the living room a I remember that she had to put 50 p in meters back then with a metal key and ten blankets on the bed s no duvets and hot bottles sometimes my Nan put a house brick in the oven and in the bed to warm the bed I thought it was crazy but it did work if my Nan was alive today she would have helped with ideas with this thing we’re having right now cost living
I put my ski gear on 🤗 lovely and warm.
Bought this new kit at the start of summer at bargain prices.
If it gets super cold I can set up a tent in the warmest room to create a micro-climate.
I cook in the evening as it has the secondary benefit of warming the kitchen.
A warm shower 37 c in the evening before bed keeps me warm for ages.
@funkyprepper it needs to be warming the person not so much the room, you need to utilise candles very carefully and have fire extinguishers at hand, been on too many calls for candles. could I suggest utilizing bubble wrap, im an emergency nurse and its used pre hospital to help warm casualties. other forms of heat could be utilizing the instant hand/feet warmers both disposable and the usb type, another suggestion is the usb powered gillets, also foil space blankets and remember to block gaps under doors/ windows, using thick curtains over doors and obviously windows. thermos of tea coffee or soup also very good idea.
Excellent tips there. Yes bubble wrap is an amazing insulator. Thanks for commenting 🙂
I hate the cold I'm 64, I leave the warm longsleaved top on, that I have been wearing during the day when it gets too cold. I have several old jumpers I can put on as well. I have a king sized winter duvet and an older double sized one I fold both of these in half so I have two under me two on top and put a few throws on top, a wooly hat gloves plus socks and also those lovely warm slipper socks. Keeping alive means you put away your fashion conscious head and replace it with the survival one.
That's a bit like me, Suzanne:)
Suzanne that's absolutely correct, the sooner people realise that it's not a silly fashion parade the better. Someone said to me when I was 9 years old when walking to school in the snow when I was wearing a snorkel coat "I looked like a prick", I replied to the boy with just a shirt on "at least I'm a warm prick" haha. Stay warm and safe, it's starting to get colder. Take care Suzanne 🙂
Top marks Jane 👌🏻👏
It’s super important to keep your bum warm.You can’t beat men’s pants! Those slightly stretchy ones that have longer legs are fantastic. Much warmer than pyjamas and they don’t ride up or get all twisty. Also, the ‘pouch’ in the front gives you somewhere to keep your sandwiches 😂 (kidding). When it’s super cold I wear them during the day over my ordinary knickers.
Apologies to Funkyprepper for tmi 😊 🤫
great tips, my partner is a great believer in a "warm bed cold bedroom", so fleece bedding and open windows in our home are the standing order unless the curtains are parallel to the floor and it's raining😂. Gotta say I've never been cold at night even in the depths of winter
That's hard-core. I used to sleep with the window open an inch or so, my current partner suffers massively with the cold so the windows are all shut at night, might be the best plan as we get 80mph winds up here on the mountain lol
Something my mum told me many years ago was that when she lived at home (she was one of about 7 girls), they all used to sleep in one big bed and they didn't have blankets, so instead they used coats. This was during WWII onwards, my mum was born in 1937.
I did that in the 70"s 😂
@@BridiesMammaG Looks like it's something we'll all be doing this year...
I have a tip regulating body temp. When I gets too warm in your tent and bedding, if you just stick your foot outside of the coverings for a few minutes, it will be enough to take the feeling of being too hot away without making everything cool down.
An old girlfriend used to hang her foot out of the bed. I thought she was nuts lol
@@funkyprepper I THOUGHT YOU LOOKED FAMILIAR....LOL
@@shecanhomestead Lol!
Great insights funky. I’m in the mountains in Cyprus I can tell you it gets way colder than Sussex in winter. Great tips. Thanks
Very clever tips Funky. Thanks. 👍
Gloves or Wrist warmers are a must too. You can make Wrist warmers from old Jumper sleeves, just cut out a Thumb hole.
Take care & keep really busy everyone. ❤🙂🐶
For sure, my partner has loads of those things
@@funkyprepper 👍🤗❤🙂🐶
I am using flannel / flannelette sheets, I think what you are calling Brushed Cotton. They make a very cozy bed
Flannelette is lots of tiny loops of cotton, brushed cotton is different
I really appreciate your videos,I’ve learned a lot.
Please keep the videos coming,it’s really making a difference to helping people 👍
Cheers Phil, love doing them. Thanks for all your time watching and commenting too mate
Good tips thanks. Years ago I bought some thick Carpathian wool blankets which was a significant investment but will outlive me. Warmest thing ever. Still possible to get some reasonable priced wool blankets on eBay atm. Xx
Pitch a small tent in the room or on your bed and sleeping in it will seem much warmer. You can also add a fleece blanket over the top to hold in more heat. Free standing dome tents work best. There are even companies that make specific tents designed and sized to fit on beds.
Yes, been saying this for a while now. I didn't know about bed specific tents. What companies make them?
Funky prepper they are called Snuggy bed pods and they are on amazon. .. my pup and I own one. Best buy ever..we love it!!
Slippers and long dressing gown kept right next to the bed for those who absolutely have to get out in the night, to keep the warmth in the feet and body until you get back in bed. That's what I used to do when I was a kid and the metal framed, single glazed windows had frozen shut with ice on the inside lol. The trick about covering the bed back over immediately is spot on, it's so much cosier when you get back in. 👍
Try putting the dressing gown and slippers in the bed under the duvet. Keeps them nice and warm. Thank me later lol
@@funkyprepper Ha ha, I actually did get back into bed once or twice still wearing the gown and slippers, but why, oh why, did I not think to have them IN the bed and warming up already to start with?! Doh me!
PS, Forgot the "Thank You!"
Couldn't afford readybrek so used to sleep on top of school clothes for the next day - pre heated
I have never heated my bedroom im 73 and just use a down quilt in the winter and never have been cold in bed
I'm pleased for you 😀
I had a friend once who always said one more layer underneath is worth 2 on top. I use an old quilt. Works a treat.
Absolutely true
We use wool duvets, hands down the best thing iv ever used on the bed. Expensive but no more than a good down duvet. They get you warm fast, are not claggy, allow you to regulate your body temperature better than anything else. Hands down a brilliant investment. If you haven't looked into them, have a look.
I have a layer of three. A duvet is an efficient blanket. My main cover is a wool blanket. Just saying!
I second this 100%.
I've experimented with all sorts of sleep systems. Wool duvet beats them all for warmth and temperature regulation.
We use wool mattress,it’s warm in winter but doesn’t overheat in summer BUT it smells like cow manure even after months of use and airing - POOEY!
@@redpillnibbler4423 it dose go eventually haha.
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I hope so!
I used to work in a store freezer years ago and as a last resort I have the brand new freezer suit I left with, a bit Michelin man but good to minus 30. These are available to buy and will keep you warmer than you’ve ever been. Great video 👍
Amazing, I have a tank crew all in one, maybe not as good as yours but yes. That will absolutely work
Here's an idea I had to stop body heat being lost through the mattress.
Buy a cheap mattress topper from somewhere like Argos. Then buy one of those reflective foam camping mats; something like a Multimat Trekker Thermal Mat (Millets are currently selling it £13 online). Or maybe even just some tinfoil or radiator reflector from Screwfix. Put the reflector between the mattress and the mattress topper. I use thermal mats while camping (I also use a cut off section for a sit mat on winter walks) and they really do work.
I just love listening to you ex explain stuff. Ty.
Thanks denene, much appreciated 🙏👍🏻
Grest info 🙌🏽 Also, try double layering clothes and wearing a fleece indoors
That’s what I do.
Thanks Funky ~ another very useful video 👍
Your very welcome ☺
For single people put a pillow either side of your body under the covers. It keeps out the drafts and warms up quickly. I’ve also pitched a 2m gazebo in the front room with blankets for walls. Temperature is 2-3 degrees higher than the surrounding room.
Anita that's an awesome idea with the gazebo. Good tips for the singles out there too. Bless you 🙏♥
I have a wool mattress topper (a blanket would do), two 10.5 tog down duvets (with an allergy proof cover which is tightly woven so it traps heat), a wool blanket or two and a hot water bottle. I always turn the heating off at night, and I'm never cold.
I sleep on top of a natural sheepskin rug when it gets very chilly. Feels lovely.
Me too ! I have it under my feet as I can't wear socks in bed . Keeps a prefect temperature.
I say, sounds lovely
Grateful for the tips ladies
Great video. One point everyone needs to ensure is the hot water bottle does not leak. I work in a hospital and recently a patient came in with bad burns because his hot water bottle leaked.
Wow I've never heard about these leaking before, dis he have it screwed up properly
They are rubber, and it does expire. So only put water in hot enough to hurt but not burn. There is actually a code on the tops of lots of them that tells you expiry, it is normally generous so take it with a pinch of salt.
I've got all of these things sorted already. I often wear 3 layers in bed and 2 quilts on top and 3 blankets on the bottom.
Oxfam do recycled wool blankets (new) for £12.99. They are big enough for a single bed.
if you use candles, just put them in mason jars or large jam jars, or a mug. Put that on top of a ceramic or slate tray. Keep the flames away from paper and flammable fabrics, oils, etc. Do not fall asleep with burning candles, no matter what.
Very true, like the nightmare on elm Street narrative "don't fall asleep"
You can float T lights in a mixing bowl with water in it. You can get at least 6 in a large bowl and it's safe. Just make sure the candles are below the top edge of the mixing bowl
Great tips Darren! Best way to keep warm is the layering system 👌
Absolutely Ken, I've got some awesome base layers coming soon from America, stay tuned buddy. Hope you're all good out there
Blankets on all the walls & and an electric blanket hanging from your ceiling next to you or over your bed. Carpet in on all the floors. Great tips.
This couldn't work with the blankets on the walls as insulation. Not sure about the electric blanket hanging up tho, 1 nearly killed me years ago
@@funkyprepper . Thick comforter my mistake. It does help. I've used it. You need to add a heat soure inside or it's not going to do much. Like a ton of candles or a wall heater. A rocket stove even goes a long way.
All sound advice there Funky. I've had to do most of that over the years born out of experience or trial n error. Staying warm in winter without heating is no joke. It's fair to say the necessity is the mother of invention or adaptation etc. When things get rough the survival instinct kicks in.
Hard to beat wool..
Absolutely 💯
I lived for 5 years in a country that did not have central heating in the winter. When I would wake up in the morning my bedroom would have ice inside of it. All I had then was a think under blanket, a heavy duvet and some pajamas. Worked wonders. Looking after electronics was a bit more tricky though.
Bed socks! And I can’t recommend door curtains enough. They make a huge difference, not just front & back doors, but internal doors too. Two cup hooks and a piece of dowelling through the hook tape works fine, if you’re hooking the curtains back. Use big Ring hooks if you intend swishing the curtains back & forth - v. cheap from Amazon.
Windows: blackout blinds, then a separate rail of voiles or thin plain curtains, then ordinary lined curtains.
I have a single glazed back door and a single mattress fits in the return space perfectly and makes for zero drafts
microfiber fleece duvet set they are super snug warn is another good one and along with candles are Hurricane lanterns which can use many different fuels including cooking oil
ProTip: When using a torch, point it up towards the ceiling and it will light up the whole room.
Also, regarding the toilet, see if you can get yourself a commode instead of a 'chamber pot' as it is obviously more stable and safer, though it will no doubt take up more room, though no more thn a standard wooden chair you find in most kitchens...
I bought a camping heater and camping stoves. I bought 100 x CP250 gas cans from Amazon and Go Outdoors. I'll be able to boil water for hotwater bottles and tea all winter.
Once water in hotwater bottles is cold, I pour it into an empty 5 litre bottle. I can reuse this for things like bathwater and laundry. I'm on a water meter.
Great tips, thanks Funky
I've been using an old fashioned tabletop ornamental oil lantern in the winters in my flat, it gives off a nice warm light and raises the temperature of my bedroom from below 10°C upto about 20°C in maybe half an hour
useing wool blankets as we speak, got then a couple of years ago from charity shop, bargin £2 each
Happy days
15 minute cities, Oxford…
It’s insane.
Whats that
The thermos flask is very useful!
Mate the way this was broadcast anybody watching would think your still in the army giving a training session 😂😂🦒🦒
Haha never leaves you "watch closely for a complete demonstration" 😄
Thanx funky
2 double duvets and ones doubled into a single so I'm got 3 layers of duvets.
Plus im got a quilted blanket over that.
Snug as a bug in a rug.
Plus I'm got a single heated blanket to run off solar if it gets super cold.
Still ain't had my heating on yet.
Wool duvet,thermal undies,hottie botties,hat gloves socks,electric blanket,3 pretty ladies,7 duvets,gas heater.
Jobs a good’n.
When I lived in my old house 40 to 50 years ago, I lived on the upper floor , no central heating,,,,,,,it would get very cold in the winter, one year I got a very bad flu.....Well my sister gave me whisky, think about that, a boy drinking whisky to stay alive.
Hard time for sure, that's scary. History teaches us things. The trouble is, they bend and hide historical facts. Take care my friend
Excellent advice, thank you very much
A Thermos drinks container will keep your hot beverage heated for 12 hours. You can continuously sip throughout the night and keep your core warm. This could save your life. If you are driving in the snow, it would be smart to prepare for a possible breakdown with this heating system for your car as well. A heated beverage in a thermos, 0 degree sleeping bag & wool blanket & pillow, etc...
Absolutely yes, I'll be doing my annual winter vehicle video soon as the temperature is starting to drop
Another note, if you have a modern cree led torch it will likely get hot very quickly. So if it's close to zero degrees or under putting a high power torch on, can give you more than ample heat to take the chill off your hands. I have an 18650 weapon light that gets so hot it's hard to touch after only a few minutes. That's still BTU's....
If you can afford it, a goose down duvet is worth the expense too. Cheapest iv seen is on eBay for a high tog.
I’ve seen people fill hot water bottles up like a balloon with boiling water. Horrifying. Fill with hot water, not boiling, to about 50% and expel the air. Check the stopper by wiping round the stopper with a tea towel, and turn upside down over the sink to check for leaks. Store with the stopper removed (attach by a piece of ribbon/string through the hole).
To keep really warm I suppose I could get into my Merino Wool Arktis 1514 Antarctica Shirt, then put on my Laksen White Tail Down Jacket and Trousers with some Naturehike down socks then jump into my PHDesign Minum 500 Down Sleeping bag with a Coocon Merino Wool liner, which is inside a Snugpak Softie 12 Osprey Synthetic Bag with a Winter Expanda Panel. then cover the sleeping bags with a 13 Tog down Duvet sandwiched between 2 Snugpak Jungle blankets and a couple of Italian Wool Officers blankets underneath everything.
Don't you suffocate in all that? 😂
I’m already in thermal pjs. Don’t get me wrong they aren’t the proper gear but they definitely work.
Whatever works is always good, practicality over fashion any day. Stay warm
@@funkyprepper absolutely. Thank you for the videos, they really help!
Another thought about something I do out of habit. The clothes I am going to be wearing during the following day I tuck down one side of my body at night. Cold mornings they are pre heated and warm already. Personally I don't care about a few creases, I'm not going into an office each day.
You can use a hair dryer to warm inside the bed or a tent, not so expensive abd safer that the candles. Also try to keep air as dry as possible by ventilation before going to bed and then in the morning to dry inside sheets and bed... Staying dry is an important point.
I think the premise of the video is how to keep warm but also in a Power Cut. Unless you have a power bank you won't have use of the hairdryer. 👍
@@craig6542 it says. on a budget" not "with a power cut", how do you warm water then for the rubber bed bottles ? And with our present crisis lots of people are looking for tips to live without heating and will be watching this video and we shall share all those tips... The hair dryer is less dangerous than the candles, but them people back 50 years ago had pans to put ambers to use them to dry and warm the bed, but you need a fireplace then... The fireplace alson allows you to heat a brick and use a brick as a bedbottle.... It mises also the power of silk ! In the thrift shops you can find vintage silk scarfs, silk is light and very warm, you can use it under a bigger (and sometimes itchy) wool scarf. You can also look for silk and wool Tshirts, italians make this kind of magic underwear... Good point it doesn't need much washing as it's antibacterial... You can also save money and electricity on that... Like on most irish wool jumpers. Also another good tip is to sleep with the socks and underwear of the next day in a bag close to you so they are not ice cold the following morning to put them on when geting dressed. Lots of those tips are not preppers one, it was the way our grand-parents were living 😂
My cats get under the covers with me one usually down by my feet and one by my chest. Actively encouraging them to do so as it get colder.
Be prepared folks it's on the way
100%
If you are able to I recommend exercising it will bring you body temperature, anything from squats and push-ups to going for a run or even a walk will help.
I grew up in the 70s and 80s. I was always cold at night. I lived in Japan for 2 years, winters were freezing, summers were sweltering. I spent 4 years at university in shit accommodation, and was always cold. I've had my own house for 20 years I only used the central heating November to February. I'm not using central heating this year. It's cold, 6C, and will get colder, but I'll survive.
Got my softies out! Thanks for the e-mail earlier, yes I'm no longer the cranky cockney. Lol
Softies, good girl. Yeah. They will absolutely work. Crafty lol
Backpacking in sleeping bag I use liquid detergent bottle to pee in.Tried several before finding one with large enough opening - I’m still banned from Sainsbury’s!
Lol I have a yop yoghurt bottle in the 4x4. It's just enough to fit my tool into lol
@@funkyprepper
😄I had a mishap on a long drive home last year - Bladder relief + bottle too small = wet trousers/car seat (for 3 hours) + girlfriend laughing her head off! Not fun.
🤣🤣🤣
I can go one further. I've got large sheets of thick cardboard FREE from Tesco. Look in the bottled water aisle, it's packaging between layers of bottles of water. Cover it with layers of aluminium foil. You can now surround your bed with these panels, they'll reflect your body heat back at you.
The toilet system also adds as a warm water bottle for extra heat. Just make sure you've got that cap on tight.
Nooooo!
Yes if you get really good ones. I've had several "mishaps" before
Living in an unheated attic bedsits that after lying fully clothed on the single bed for quite a while reading, the bed clothes inside were relatively warm!
I love a cold bedroom get a better sleep I hate the heat
I’m a bit like that.
Some great tips especially about the hot water bottle,,,can some one please confirm this 2022 and 1822 ,surly in an age where man has gone to the moon (apparently),split the atom, see and speak to some on the other side of the planet ,even make synthetic blood,,,,,,,,,how the hell are we sharing tips on how to keep warm, for meny of us to stay alive, am I missing something,,keep funky every one,,,,,,,,,
Easy living makes weak men.
All part of the plan for is all, some need to seriously wake up and understand that NO ONE is coming to help, that's why I try to help on here. Its sad but true.
Very true mate, people generally are weaker than they were in the 20s for example
@@funkyprepper
Not only is no one coming to save us,but the wefminster puppets are planning further attacks on our liberty in the coming months in the name of ‘climate,coNvid,Putin’ you know what I mean.
The second and hardest truth is people arn’t going to wake up in sufficient numbers.Once you get a population to wear a slave mask,perform absurdities and line up for sinister needlecraft it’s game over.
Of course I hope I’m wrong and people do wake up.
New Italian Army Officer wool blankets are almost impossible to find now. I wished I had picked up more than 2 of them for £17 each back in the day.
I saw some on ebay and laughed 😅. Bless the cozy officers
Uco candle lantern with 3 candles gives off a fair heat and will warm up a drink. You can also make your own candles for it with a slightly thicker wick and it runs even hotter. I just buy 30 cm /3cm candles chop them up and trim the tops with a hot knife.
Hot water bottles. Na, keep bricks on your radiators or other heat source.. Wrap in a towel when required.
Good luck trying to heat up bricks on a radiator when the power goes out. No electricity = no gas central heating
@@funkyprepper Prior and hence other heat source.... Doh lol
I also got my woolen blankets from charity shops. Cheap
Fair play, times running out for people now
How the hell did I miss this?..no notification AGAIN..
Yes that's happening a lot lately
This is unfair for sure
I have a camping portable lidded buckets loo. I keep it in the 3rd bedroom. It saves me trapsing downstairs to use the loo in cold months. I empty the urine in my third compost bin that is just for urine, coffee grounds and garden waste.
I've got a faux fur throw on top of my sheet plus an old duvet underneath me and a duvet on top of me to keep warm. I do need to get a sleeping bag as well though. I did want to get a tent to set up indoors though.
All good, if the heating goes off its easier this way
Nice one. Solid basic information. Curious if you will invest in one of those induction cook tops run via the portable big battery.
Someone else said that too, also we spoke about it yesterday. May have to have a look at least. Cheers Paul
@@funkyprepper I got one at a charity auction, had it two years and never opened it, sold for what I paid. Around here they go for about $75CDN and up.
next lesson from funkyprepper is how to turn foxes in to sleeping bags
Lol imagine the comments
This is why I have two Jackeries and electric blankets. Not budget friendly, but worth saving for.
Excellent video but missed opportunity for mission brief stylee, complete with stick pointing, "Here . . here . . . and here."
Lol yes I did think about that during the editing stage lol
Don't know if it's been mentioned but I think for the ladies there's something called a 'Sheewee', used at festivals etc. Sorry if I'm wrong.
I did say that but I've been getting lots of reports that they are rubbis
I have found that clear polythene decorators dust sheets on the windows are helpful, you cant see they are there but they do keep the heat in, lift it up in the day to clear the condensation.
is it just this winter i wonder until we can get energy sorted out. For next winter.
i got about 10 deg C indoors, for bed, i keep my summer duvet and winter duvet on, still sleep naked. maybe drape my shemagh over my head.
for sofa, got a nice fleece blanket, hoodie, woolly hat, fleecy bottoms, thick socks... does me fine. my mrs, who is disabled, is upstairs in bedroom, with heater on.
Fair play, go careful with damp
@@funkyprepper lounge window is open a crack, room is quite big, damp has never been a problem. my lads a bit cold, but he'll have to bung me some more board money if he wants heating on, lol !
Vango Nitestar 450 is a budget friendly Sleeping Bag for £40. Gelert Cotton sleeping bag liner for £14 if purchasing two of them. Vagabond Bags Harris Tweed Check Hot Water Bottle for £23.
Rather than use candles I have purchased a Soto Regulator lantern ST-260 for £67 and a Campingmoon Z13M Gas Cartridge adapter for £14 to be used with GoSystem 2350 Butane Propane 70:30 Mix Gas Cartridge 350g 631ml - 12 Pack for £40 (should last around 6 hours on a single Gas Cartridge to put in the Dark Winter Black out Kit bag. (a Highlander Loader Holdall Bag, Black ,100L for £48
All good tips, you can get new and almost new British army arctic sleeping bags for 40 quid. Way way better than anything vango has imo
Throw's are great, normally woolly on one side, just two of them is very toasty.
A good move, yes absolutely 💯
get king size bed and 3 other people with the same problem and you got yourself steamy sleepover. PEACE.
If you ever look at the rough sleeper they have cardboard to sleep on to keep the cold out their backs, I have loose cardboard behind my radiators with radiator foil on them if I have no heating that cardboard & foil becomes redundent so I can put that on my bed then get my make shift sleeping bag ready then slip a large wheelie bin liner over it and tape it so it comes no further than my armpits. You could say I have been thinking about this for a while, I have had years of hearing about old people dying through the cold I don't want to be one of them. A friend of mine has a portable glow worm gas hearter I can't afford that right now maybe never but I am going to think of making a small heater out of tin cans and candles rather than the plant pots If like they say you can keep food warm over candles then think of the room as a large meal you want to stop from going cold. I saved some wax from a large candle I lit didn't know that would happen but if I can fit 4-5 tappered candles into a tin can take top and bottom off the second one to fit on top melt the wax I have saved to weight the bottom down and secure the candles upright as they go down the candles will heat the can, I may have to leave gaps for air flow & I will use the ends to make a stand to keep them away from the table top and hope fully they could work the stand all is needed is two lids both sides bent like a zig zag and make and make a cut to the middle and slide the lids together if you get what I mean. I always look out for second hand candles from charity shops ect.
Very good advice, thanks so much for commenting as others will read your comment and learn from it. There's lots of ways to keep warm, just requires a good working brain. Take care my friend
In an emergency make your room smaller. A tarp over the bed or a tent setup in a room. Play indoor camping with the kids. This makes a smaller area for your body heat to warm up. Additional things like a bag liner I use a wobbie as an over blanket. I’ve also got a rechargeable hand warmer I chuck in the bottom of the bag for your feet.
Listening to you I would like to wake up too cosy and warm
I ordered a second hotwater bottle from Argos it has a cover with it was only £4.25. Picked it up on Sat I now have 2 and gave my ex one of my old ones. I worry so many people don't have the common sense to even think about the cold let alone worry about it.
Good news, they work really well. Have done for years. Never let me down. The ex got a used one haha . Brilliant
Instead of a chamber pot, look at the She wee. It is good for women who need the toilet but can't really move as such. So it might work out in their advantage.
I know a few women who think they are ridiculous, keep it simple perhaps
don't have wool blankets at the moment, had them as a kid though (grew up with no CH), however, I do have a lot of carpet underlay left over from last year, which I kept, and is made from wool, so I can at least make a sheet for the mattress and should have enough leftover as a top cover, if cold temps are extreme? ideal little project for this weekend then?
Get a electric under blanket to have a warm bed to go to and keep warmer with 2-3 quilts you can sleep under to keep warm if all power has gone out .
But if you had a battery and a battery charge plus a power inverter you could warm on gride .
Just go careful with electric blankets
@@funkyprepper modern electric blankets are super safe and most fire stations in England (don’t know about elsewhere) offer a free yearly check to make sure they’re okay. Cost pennies to run - my kwmeter shows 0.03p per hour. The ones where you have a separate controller for each side are brilliant. Safer than hot water bottles, cheaper than boiling a kettle, and easy to put on in the night if you wake up cold (most have an all night setting so it’s safe).
Boil some eggs & put them in a sock and in the bed & you stay warm plus breakfast is easy lol
Lol fantastic 👏
Scrambled lol
The absolute key is keeping humidity as low as possible. So hygroscopic items. Salt, cement, any dessicant.
Using brushed cotton, no duvet needed it cooks me. Add a couple of blankets and you're toasty.