Visit TheProvidentPrepper.org and read Newbie Prepper: Ten Simple Steps to Get Started for links and more information. theprovidentprepper.org/newbie-prepper-ten-simple-steps-to-get-started/ Homework! The time you invest will bless your life during challenging times. 1. Grid down lighting ****HybridLight hybridlight.com/discount/provident and be sure to use the discount code PROVIDENT to get 20 percent off your order. **Brilliant Ideas to Literally Light Your World in a Power Outage theprovidentprepper.org/brilliant-ideas-to-literally-light-your-world-in-a-power-outage/ 2. Backup heating and cooling ****VESTA Self-Powered Indoor Space Heater & Stove by InstaFire bit.ly/3TLAgHl ****Western Harmonics Solar Floor Fan with 100 Watt Solar Panel **7 Lifesaving Tips to Help You Survive a Summer Power Outage theprovidentprepper.org/7-lifesaving-tips-to-help-you-survive-a-summer-power-outage/ **6 Lifesaving Tips to Keep Warm During a Winter Power Outage theprovidentprepper.org/6-lifesaving-tips-to-keep-warm-during-a-winter-power-outage/ 3. Power Outage Cooking ****VESTA Self-Powered Indoor Space Heater & Stove by InstaFire bit.ly/3TLAgHl *Grid Down Cooking Challenge Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLtNB2WBBVNWldh23yiOzTx2eOyxp-wWZi.html **30-Day Grid Down Cooking Challenge: Lessons Learned and Fuel Usage theprovidentprepper.org/30-day-grid-down-cooking-challenge-lessons-learned-and-fuel-usage/ **Safe Indoor Emergency Cooking Solutions theprovidentprepper.org/safe-indoor-emergency-cooking-solutions/ 4. Communication ***Midland MXT500 High Power GMRS Radio alnk.to/7Bb3Fdr (Use the promo code PROVIDENT to get 10% off your order) ***Midland ER40 Emergency Weather Radio alnk.to/7Bb3Fdr (Use the promo code PROVIDENT to get 10% off your order) *Disaster Communication Options ua-cam.com/video/MU8DxzBB1bU/v-deo.html **A Prepper's Guide to Communicating in an Emergency theprovidentprepper.org/a-preppers-guide-to-communicating-in-an-emergency/ 5. Water ****USA Berkey Water Filters bit.ly/3Q7VZXY - Use promo code PROVIDENT10 for a 10% discount on your purchase. **Emergency Water Filters: Guiding You Through the Maze theprovidentprepper.org/emergency-water-filters-guiding-you-through-the-maze/ **How to Store Water for Emergency Preparedness theprovidentprepper.org/how-to-store-water-for-emergency-preparedness/ 6. Food ****The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Home Storage Centers. providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/self-reliance/home-storage-centers?lang=eng **Long-Term Food Storage: Creative Solutions to Build a Critical Asset theprovidentprepper.org/long-term-food-storage-creative-solutions-to-build-a-critical-asset/ **3 Months' Supply of Food: Amazing Peace of Mind theprovidentprepper.org/3-months-supply-of-food-amazing-peace-of-mind/ 7. Security **How to Safely Store Guns and Ammunition theprovidentprepper.org/how-to-safely-store-guns-and-ammunition/ **The Prepper’s Guide to Securing Your Home theprovidentprepper.org/the-preppers-guide-to-securing-your-home/ 8. Sanitation ****Urine collection hat amzn.to/3UqzTBp **Prepping for Basic Emergency Sanitation theprovidentprepper.org/prepping-for-basic-emergency-sanitation/ **Crisis Laundry Management theprovidentprepper.org/crisis-laundry-management/ 9. Backup Power *Backup Power Basics: More Power to Ya! ua-cam.com/video/UpvV46-GvR0/v-deo.html ****Inergy Flex 1500 Power Station bit.ly/3HnD1ra ****Generark Solar Generator at bit.ly/3dGJFg4 (Use promo code PROVIDENT100 to get $100 off your order) ****EcoFlow ecoflow.com?aff=128 ***Geneverse HomePower 2: Backup Battery Power Station bit.ly/3GkXmRr 10. Critical tools and supplies **A Wise Prepper’s Guide to Bartering Skills and Supplies theprovidentprepper.org/a-wise-preppers-guide-to-bartering-skills-and-supplies/ Wow! You made it to the end of the list. Happy prepping! Thanks for being part of the solution! TheProvidentPrepper.org is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.
We keep our laundry soap containers that have the little push button spout. We fill them with water and leave the extra soap in it and use if our water goes out to wash dishes and hands.
I had a bad experience with something similar; it was a little dish soap that had been left in a container that got filled with water and set aside. After several months the water actually got very nasty. Idk if the same would happen with the laundry detergent or not but I would check on the water in those containers periodically.
No power? No problem. I have thousands of tea-light candles, about 20 home-made Crisco emergency candles (1.5 litres in mason jars), 100+ CP250 Campingaz gas cans, and a camping stove with kettle and mess tins. Also about 2,000 litres of bottled water, 5 hotwater bottles, woollen blankets and quilts, and matches and lighters. I also have 1,000 batteries, headlamps, camping lanterns, flashlight, and strings of LED microlights that are AA battery operated.
Debbie Curtis, initially, I also set myself up with an emergency lighting and minimal heating plan that was heavily dependent on candles. However, after doing some research and experimentation, I came to realize that the number of candles required to reach my goal produced to much smoke and took up too much of my time to curate making that plan untenable. I still have and will use my candles, but I've since added other cleaner and more efficient sources of heat and light. Just like Kylene and Jonathan, I am a strong advocate for thorough testing of your resources to be sure they are adequate for the job and that you fully understand how they will perform. Stay safe out there!
For things that need batteries, I use scotch tape and tape them to the outside of the lantern or flashlight. You could also put them in a snack baggie and then tape the baggie to them. No more looking for them.
About an hour after I posted the message below, it appears that Odin was listening to me. The power went out at 11 AM, and we endured no hardship. I read my new seed catalogue, the fire in the woodstove kept us nice and cozy, and what little electrical requirements we had were easily covered by our Jackery solar generators. The power came back on around 3 PM while I was getting ready to reheat leftovers on the wood stove. A minor inconvenience, at worst. It pays to be prepared. Stay well, everyone!
A couple of things that can help with home security are 1. shingle/gravel driveways etc so that anyone approaching can be heard (walking on stones is noisy!) 2. Have venetian blinds at your windows - they are noisy if disturbed, and anyone trying to gain entrance that way would get seriously tangled up in the blinds!
Get a dog, especially the little nervous type, 2 of them will wake up the whole town, and a really big dog will scare any intruder, all three would be worth their weight in gold. 😮
There is a high wind warning for my region this afternoon. Everything I own is charged and ready, the fireplace is going nicely and there's hot water in the kettle on the wood stove. I think I'm ready for a short test. LOL Thanks for your videos!
One of the best videos I have seen! I am not only a prepper ,but I also have worked in disaster recovery and reconstruction for over 20 years in Japan, Philippines and Canada. I would add wind power to the mix and an option of a water turbines if applicable to area. Pedal generators help as well and good exercise as well.
I have been preparing for the last 45 years. I don’t need to turn off my electricity to see how well we can survive. We live in an area that gets 8-10ice storms each winter. They leave us without electricity and water for at least a week most of the time it’s 2 weeks. A severe ice storm a few years ago left us 31 days without electricity and water and roads impassable for over a week. We don’t have generators or propane. I have a large supply of kerosene lamps and lanterns and plenty of kerosene, we have plenty homemade candles, battery operated candles, flashlights we heat and cook with our wood/coal stove and have all types of cast iron skillets, pots, kettles, griddles, Dutch ovens, my 3legged pots also. We prep all spring, summer and fall to get ready for what may come by stocking our pantries full of homegrown homecanned foods, water, dry goods for at least a year or two we stock our livestocks needs also. Our area can be a very dangerous and if you aren’t prepared you can put yourself in a deadly situation. We have to have all outside work done before dark because of coyotes, and cougars. We also keep an extra chainsaw, bars, chains, oil, gas etc and not to mention lots of firewood and coal. It’s better to be safe than sorry. If you move so where unfamiliar please ask your neighbors what the weather is like. We have to drive 100 mile round trip just to get to a Walmart, Kroger, aldi and that is one of the main reasons for keeping everything well stocked. May God bless you and your family.Merry Christmas
At a preparedness event a guy show how to cook in a haybox. He just used old towels and cooked a roast beef dinner and only used a few minutes of fuel. Some day I am going to build one of those.
I have back up options for my backup plans. #1 Lights- I have hand cranking flashlights. I have eBulbs. I have battery operated lights. I also have candles. There are fuel oil lanterns here. And I have a lantern where you insert a tea light candle. I also have a solar power bank that acts as a flashlight. I tried the outdoor solar lights but they are not bright enough. #2 Heating and cooling. - we have 16 outdoor solar panels in the front yard. I live alone but on a homestead that has 2 houses and multiple out buildings. My house is a 4 room farmhouse which is well insulated. The other house has an alternative fire place as it's back up heating. #3 Cooking - I have numerous options that I set up. I have a pellet camping stove with supplies in a small drawstring bag with firestarter pellets .I have the catering fuel set up. I put a fire pit with a metal cooking grate in the back yard. I have 3 types of small appliances that can be plugged into the truck to prepare hot food. I have a food grade bucket with ready to eat jerky, nuts, snacks and trail mix. I have a solar setup for the small kitchen appliances on the island in one of the houses. I can also plug in some kitchen appliances to the solar power bank I have some ready to eat meal options that can be eaten cold if I have to do it.
A small rocket stove in a fireplace works well. I have the silverfire but there are cheaper alternatives.Cooking outdoors during extended grid down is an invitation to disaster. Those with no food will do anything for yours.
Thx 💯 agree. I do worry about my beautiful wife not being able to make it with out me to set things up, I’m low education but highly get it done type. I have been thinking of a small fish pond to catch over flow of my rain harvest, thus having more water for gardening?
I have oil lamps. Worrying about earthquakes, especially after the one in Magna a couple of years ago, I have purchased those sticky dots under all of them. It works wonderfully. I can still get them off if needed. I have also put them under other things I cherish. Just a thought
For the lantern batteries; I take the batteries out and place them in a zippered cloth bag or Storacell by Powerpax (on Amazon) to attach to the lantern handle. This keeps the batteries WITH the lantern and avoid them leaking and ruining the device. Storacell by Powerpax Slimline AA Battery Storage Container - Holds 4 Batteries, Orange (Pack of 2). I also store an EXTRA set of batteries in this storage bag.
Why not tape a Ziploc bag with your batteries inside taped to the lantern. Then when you need them they're right there. When you finish using it pop them back in.
After several of your reviews I just purchased the VESTA Heater & Stove. Loved the versatility of it. Haven’t used it yet but seems like a quality product. Thanks for the info!
you can cut up a piece of non slip rug floor protector or non slip kitchen shelf vinyl mats to set under oil lamps to keep them from sliding or tipping over in possible mild earthquake or heavy equipment truck passing by, et. rumbles ☺️
Where I live this year I lived with no electric for almost 2 weeks because we didn't have the money to get the electric turned on at the time right now I am cooking with some stuff I have gotten from the Dollar General that's how I cook now I was using a burner but I think this is much better then the regular burners
I actually got a 4 PC recharging light bulbs and have hand crank radio, they are packed in metal box with cardboard lining also have oil lamps and candles.
I enjoy watching your videos. There is a lot of good information and it is enjoyable to watch the two of you interact. You two are a good match. Thank you.
I have done a lot of this, but there is so much more I want to do…..I am thankful for what I have…..and at least I am mentally prepared and know what I can and can’t do. Water is huge….we have lots of water compared to most of our neighbors, but we have 6 essentially adults in our home. The two teenagers do need most of the important things, like water that the 4 adults need. In fact, the teens often eat more than we seniors do. And, they love LONG showers….can’t happen under the most extreme loss of power, water, sewer for months or years. I want a composting toilet….at least I think I do. I am wondering if we can make our inside toilets be composting toilets using special bags, etc. You got me thinking.
I have been prepping for many years and I suggest for hybrid lanterns are the 3 in 1 lanterns but any solar lanterns are just as good. For a flashlight, radio, crank and solar combo is the Scorpion II. The information on all the other items they are introducing on here are fantastic. AWESOME job on this video...
This is a great overview! Thanks for making the homework in an easy accessible area in the description. I hope to meet you guys someday. I live in Riverton.
I attach a small canvas bag to the lantern that contains the batteries for it to keep the batteries from leaking in the lantern and ruining it. I NEVER use candles!
Hands down! ZERO water is the best water filter. Tests of top ten filters, Zero always comes on top number one. I would still boil water or prefilter depending on water source. Then use the Zero water.
Live in a condo in Alaska rainforest. No one has suggested anything remotely possible. Still waiting and searching …. Our technology for such things still suck.
How do you protect all your solar generators from the affects from an EMP like scenario? Faraday cages might work but keeping them in one big enough all the time seems difficult. Thanks
yes. agreed, and some very knowledgable people say that in a strong EMP, you would need huge (thick) faraday cages, the bags won't nearly be protective enough.
I would hate to have to go carrying one of those "hats" full of urine through the house from the bathroom to the outside to the yard though! I would be afraid of having an icky spillage event.
I fitted solar & a wind turbine on my top floor high rise apartment & if im generating at least 4 amps then I can have a TV, a set top box & stereo plugged in & just 4 amps powers these items & also catches up on battery charging, because battery voltage slowly increases. My inverter is 3000 watts 240 volts.
This is all my questions answered in pretty much one video. Again you are the best. What do you think of a tent wood stove for a small bunker as long as it vents out?
Is there a source code for the toilet urine collector that subbies could use if interested? Or is this an item that might needs be scripted under medical use? Thank you.
Bars stuck in windows so they can't be opened, and blocked in case they decide to break windows. Have 1 gun that because of my window set up I'll have time to grab it plus have knives that can be used also.
Newbie question. While making my buckets of rice can u mix the types? I got like 28 pounds of jasmine rice. Can I mix the minute rice into it to finish out the last 4lbs? Will it mess anything up?
I have a question for you how do I pack away the hard peppermint candy for long-term storage do I keep them in the regular bag and just throw them into a bucket or should I take them out of the bag and put them in a food saver bag with no oxygen in it
Suggestion for batteries. Try Eneloop and Tenergy rechargeable brands. We haven't had any problems so far however I did throw out a 4 pack of Duracell D cells which started to leak. Ouch.
Awesome content! If you're looking to explore these topics even further, we actually produced an award-winning documentary called Grid Down Power Up - Documentary, narrated by Dennis Quaid, that dives deep into these issues. It’s available for free on our channel, and you might find it really insightful. We also have some resources on our website for taking action, like contacting legislators and public utilities. Please help us spread the word
I have a question? What do you’ll think about using solar panels that you can have installed on the roof if your home. I never hear any preppers talk about going total solar. It’s very expensive I know we looked into it. So we are trying to figure out the best solar power to use that we can afford to buy. My husband and I both have C-pap machines and one large freeze and a small one not including regular household appliances like refrigerator and such. So do you’ll have use solar electricity on the exterior of your home?
Awesome content! If you're looking to explore these topics even further, we actually produced an award-winning documentary called Grid Down Power Up - Documentary, narrated by Dennis Quaid, that dives deep into these issues. It’s available for free on our channel, and you might find it really insightful. We also have some resources on our website for taking action, like contacting legislators and public utilities. Please help us spread the word
I'm a big fan of rechargeable batteries and solar, but I also like having things I can pop batteries in. The other issue is that rechargeable batteries in devices have a life span. So I'd recommend having replacement ones if possible.
Awesome content! If you're looking to explore these topics even further, we actually produced an award-winning documentary called Grid Down Power Up - Documentary, narrated by Dennis Quaid, that dives deep into these issues. It’s available for free on our channel, and you might find it really insightful. We also have some resources on our website for taking action, like contacting legislators and public utilities. Please help us spread the word
Could you do a review on the "Energy Wise Premium Solar Oven" as seen on Amazon. I have priced the more expensive ovens and they are out of my budget. Can this solar cooker perform as the more expensive ones???
I purchased a crank light at the dollar store, and i came to find that there was NO connection between the generator and the battery, There was no way to modify the flashlight to recharge the battery, the whole thing was just too flimsy
@@TheProvidentPrepper It sounds like you do the same as with other beans. I did look at the post but didn't see what I was looking for but I was going fast because I am heading out the door. I will take more time later. Thanks for all you do.
For a DIY, portable solar shower set up, check out ‘Boss of the Swamp’ on youtube. Using a food grade water container (car boy) painted black, you can fashion your own shower. I’ve done it myself, and it really works. I advise you to check the water temperature before you use it. The water gets hot enough to burn you. BE CAREFUL!
For great self sufficient ideas, look up all the great vids on Country Life vlog on UA-cam. They are in Azerbaijan and create great content on different ways to live without electricity.
Are there still going to be cell towers? It’s always been a question for me. If in a shtf situation someone comes to your door and needs food or some other thing. What do you do?? Give it to them and run the risk of them coming back and robbing you later or ……
You give them nothing. Let them think you have nothing. You never know who they may tell. Help your close neighbors friends and family. When it gets real you need to get hard.
I have a question... I have a CB radio that's meant to be used in a car. But I have it in the house.. how can I hook it up for it to be on like my jump start box for power...??? Can anyone tell me please..
I learn a lot from you guys. But you act like the power is out, possibly forever, but the rest of "life" is the same. There will be people that did not prep. Batteries die. Solar power dies. What do you do 5 years later? 10? Wood ? Coal?
Personally, I believe that society is resilient. I don't think it is a forever thing. We will eventually recover. It may not look the same. The trick is to make it through the rough years.
Happens every February in Chicago. Cold, snow, ice, and old age mean I make very sure I can go a month without the grocery store. And after Texas froze, now I make sure I can go at least several days without heat. And I know how to do it because I subscribe to Provident Prepper! (Shameless plug 😆)
I lived in Phoenix for 20 years from 1990 until 2010. Our power went out every year at least 3 times. It was usually in August and it was usually during the monsoon season. It was usually not more than 24 hours, but it was miserable. Other parts of the valley would have electricity, but it was dangerous to drive, because none of the stoplights worked. So you could sit home in the dark and be hot or drive around with 100,000 other people hoping to find a cool, public place, that was open and had room for you and your family.
Visit TheProvidentPrepper.org and read Newbie Prepper: Ten Simple Steps to Get Started for links and more information.
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Homework! The time you invest will bless your life during challenging times.
1. Grid down lighting
****HybridLight hybridlight.com/discount/provident and be sure to use the discount code PROVIDENT to get 20 percent off your order.
**Brilliant Ideas to Literally Light Your World in a Power Outage
theprovidentprepper.org/brilliant-ideas-to-literally-light-your-world-in-a-power-outage/
2. Backup heating and cooling
****VESTA Self-Powered Indoor Space Heater & Stove by InstaFire bit.ly/3TLAgHl
****Western Harmonics Solar Floor Fan with 100 Watt Solar Panel
**7 Lifesaving Tips to Help You Survive a Summer Power Outage
theprovidentprepper.org/7-lifesaving-tips-to-help-you-survive-a-summer-power-outage/
**6 Lifesaving Tips to Keep Warm During a Winter Power Outage
theprovidentprepper.org/6-lifesaving-tips-to-keep-warm-during-a-winter-power-outage/
3. Power Outage Cooking
****VESTA Self-Powered Indoor Space Heater & Stove by InstaFire bit.ly/3TLAgHl
*Grid Down Cooking Challenge Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLtNB2WBBVNWldh23yiOzTx2eOyxp-wWZi.html
**30-Day Grid Down Cooking Challenge: Lessons Learned and Fuel Usage
theprovidentprepper.org/30-day-grid-down-cooking-challenge-lessons-learned-and-fuel-usage/
**Safe Indoor Emergency Cooking Solutions
theprovidentprepper.org/safe-indoor-emergency-cooking-solutions/
4. Communication
***Midland MXT500 High Power GMRS Radio alnk.to/7Bb3Fdr (Use the promo code PROVIDENT to get 10% off your order)
***Midland ER40 Emergency Weather Radio alnk.to/7Bb3Fdr (Use the promo code PROVIDENT to get 10% off your order)
*Disaster Communication Options ua-cam.com/video/MU8DxzBB1bU/v-deo.html
**A Prepper's Guide to Communicating in an Emergency
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5. Water
****USA Berkey Water Filters bit.ly/3Q7VZXY - Use promo code PROVIDENT10 for a 10% discount on your purchase.
**Emergency Water Filters: Guiding You Through the Maze
theprovidentprepper.org/emergency-water-filters-guiding-you-through-the-maze/
**How to Store Water for Emergency Preparedness
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6. Food
****The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Home Storage Centers. providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/self-reliance/home-storage-centers?lang=eng
**Long-Term Food Storage: Creative Solutions to Build a Critical Asset
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**3 Months' Supply of Food: Amazing Peace of Mind
theprovidentprepper.org/3-months-supply-of-food-amazing-peace-of-mind/
7. Security
**How to Safely Store Guns and Ammunition
theprovidentprepper.org/how-to-safely-store-guns-and-ammunition/
**The Prepper’s Guide to Securing Your Home
theprovidentprepper.org/the-preppers-guide-to-securing-your-home/
8. Sanitation
****Urine collection hat amzn.to/3UqzTBp
**Prepping for Basic Emergency Sanitation
theprovidentprepper.org/prepping-for-basic-emergency-sanitation/
**Crisis Laundry Management
theprovidentprepper.org/crisis-laundry-management/
9. Backup Power
*Backup Power Basics: More Power to Ya! ua-cam.com/video/UpvV46-GvR0/v-deo.html
****Inergy Flex 1500 Power Station bit.ly/3HnD1ra
****Generark Solar Generator at bit.ly/3dGJFg4 (Use promo code PROVIDENT100 to get $100 off your order)
****EcoFlow ecoflow.com?aff=128
***Geneverse HomePower 2: Backup Battery Power Station bit.ly/3GkXmRr
10. Critical tools and supplies
**A Wise Prepper’s Guide to Bartering Skills and Supplies
theprovidentprepper.org/a-wise-preppers-guide-to-bartering-skills-and-supplies/
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We keep our laundry soap containers that have the little push button spout. We fill them with water and leave the extra soap in it and use if our water goes out to wash dishes and hands.
I had a bad experience with something similar; it was a little dish soap that had been left in a container that got filled with water and set aside. After several months the water actually got very nasty. Idk if the same would happen with the laundry detergent or not but I would check on the water in those containers periodically.
@@helpmboab2034I add a little bleach to mine. About a half to one teaspoonful
No power? No problem. I have thousands of tea-light candles, about 20 home-made Crisco emergency candles (1.5 litres in mason jars), 100+ CP250 Campingaz gas cans, and a camping stove with kettle and mess tins. Also about 2,000 litres of bottled water, 5 hotwater bottles, woollen blankets and quilts, and matches and lighters. I also have 1,000 batteries, headlamps, camping lanterns, flashlight, and strings of LED microlights that are AA battery operated.
You do not need to let everyone know what have. The government loves you for the info.
@@matthewtrucking2014 I'll probably be dead soon anyway.
Debbie Curtis, initially, I also set myself up with an emergency lighting and minimal heating plan that was heavily dependent on candles. However, after doing some research and experimentation, I came to realize that the number of candles required to reach my goal produced to much smoke and took up too much of my time to curate making that plan untenable. I still have and will use my candles, but I've since added other cleaner and more efficient sources of heat and light. Just like Kylene and Jonathan, I am a strong advocate for thorough testing of your resources to be sure they are adequate for the job and that you fully understand how they will perform. Stay safe out there!
For things that need batteries, I use scotch tape and tape them to the outside of the lantern or flashlight. You could also put them in a snack baggie and then tape the baggie to them. No more looking for them.
Don't forget water and juice in cans drink it don't throw it
I saw a BATTERY DADDY storage device at a $ General Store recently for about $15 or 16 dollars. pack the batteries in THERE and know where BD is!
About an hour after I posted the message below, it appears that Odin was listening to me. The power went out at 11 AM, and we endured no hardship. I read my new seed catalogue, the fire in the woodstove kept us nice and cozy, and what little electrical requirements we had were easily covered by our Jackery solar generators. The power came back on around 3 PM while I was getting ready to reheat leftovers on the wood stove. A minor inconvenience, at worst.
It pays to be prepared. Stay well, everyone!
A couple of things that can help with home security are
1. shingle/gravel driveways etc so that anyone approaching can be heard (walking on stones is noisy!)
2. Have venetian blinds at your windows - they are noisy if disturbed, and anyone trying to gain entrance that way would get seriously tangled up in the blinds!
don't you think the breaking glass will be louder?
Get a dog, especially the little nervous type, 2 of them will wake up the whole town, and a really big dog will scare any intruder, all three would be worth their weight in gold. 😮
There is a high wind warning for my region this afternoon. Everything I own is charged and ready, the fireplace is going nicely and there's hot water in the kettle on the wood stove. I think I'm ready for a short test. LOL Thanks for your videos!
Off the grid in Hawaii 30 plus years.
One of the best videos I have seen! I am not only a prepper ,but I also have worked in disaster recovery and reconstruction for over 20 years in Japan, Philippines and Canada. I would add wind power to the mix and an option of a water turbines if applicable to area. Pedal generators help as well and good exercise as well.
I have been preparing for the last 45 years. I don’t need to turn off my electricity to see how well we can survive. We live in an area that gets 8-10ice storms each winter. They leave us without electricity and water for at least a week most of the time it’s 2 weeks. A severe ice storm a few years ago left us 31 days without electricity and water and roads impassable for over a week. We don’t have generators or propane. I have a large supply of kerosene lamps and lanterns and plenty of kerosene, we have plenty homemade candles, battery operated candles, flashlights we heat and cook with our wood/coal stove and have all types of cast iron skillets, pots, kettles, griddles, Dutch ovens, my 3legged pots also. We prep all spring, summer and fall to get ready for what may come by stocking our pantries full of homegrown homecanned foods, water, dry goods for at least a year or two we stock our livestocks needs also. Our area can be a very dangerous and if you aren’t prepared you can put yourself in a deadly situation. We have to have all outside work done before dark because of coyotes, and cougars. We also keep an extra chainsaw, bars, chains, oil, gas etc and not to mention lots of firewood and coal. It’s better to be safe than sorry. If you move so where unfamiliar please ask your neighbors what the weather is like. We have to drive 100 mile round trip just to get to a Walmart, Kroger, aldi and that is one of the main reasons for keeping everything well stocked. May God bless you and your family.Merry Christmas
Where do you live? Because that is... rugged.
At a preparedness event a guy show how to cook in a haybox. He just used old towels and cooked a roast beef dinner and only used a few minutes of fuel. Some day I am going to build one of those.
@@TheProvidentPrepper Thanks.
You guys are the best. Love ya. And thanks for helping others. Spreading your video's so keep up the great work!
I have back up options for my backup plans.
#1 Lights- I have hand cranking flashlights. I have eBulbs. I have battery operated lights. I also have candles. There are fuel oil lanterns here. And I have a lantern where you insert a tea light candle. I also have a solar power bank that acts as a flashlight. I tried the outdoor solar lights but they are not bright enough.
#2 Heating and cooling. - we have 16 outdoor solar panels in the front yard. I live alone but on a homestead that has 2 houses and multiple out buildings. My house is a 4 room farmhouse which is well insulated. The other house has an alternative fire place as it's back up heating.
#3 Cooking - I have numerous options that I set up. I have a pellet camping stove with supplies in a small drawstring bag with firestarter pellets .I have the catering fuel set up. I put a fire pit with a metal cooking grate in the back yard. I have 3 types of small appliances that can be plugged into the truck to prepare hot food. I have a food grade bucket with ready to eat jerky, nuts, snacks and trail mix. I have a solar setup for the small kitchen appliances on the island in one of the houses. I can also plug in some kitchen appliances to the solar power bank I have some ready to eat meal options that can be eaten cold if I have to do it.
Great video, for the lighting I just LOVE the rechargeable lightbulbs! And they make great Xmas gifts for others you care about.
A small rocket stove in a fireplace works well. I have the silverfire but there are cheaper alternatives.Cooking outdoors during extended grid down is an invitation to disaster. Those with no food will do anything for yours.
Thx 💯 agree. I do worry about my beautiful wife not being able to make it with out me to set things up, I’m low education but highly get it done type.
I have been thinking of a small fish pond to catch over flow of my rain harvest, thus having more water for gardening?
there are many types of education. Hands-on is an important type!
@@vickiamundsen2933 I’m just turning 60, I always say I’m the last to be able to make it without some type of education.
Hi Mr. Mike: Wisdom is the principle thing. Sounds like you have it to me.
I have oil lamps. Worrying about earthquakes, especially after the one in Magna a couple of years ago, I have purchased those sticky dots under all of them. It works wonderfully. I can still get them off if needed. I have also put them under other things I cherish. Just a thought
that's a fantastic idea!
You guys are so fun to watch and very helpful. Your the reason I started preparing.
Great video. Thank you Jonathan and Kylene. Terrific information. Happy trails!
For the lantern batteries; I take the batteries out and place them in a zippered cloth bag or Storacell by Powerpax (on Amazon) to attach to the lantern handle. This keeps the batteries WITH the lantern and avoid them leaking and ruining the device. Storacell by Powerpax Slimline AA Battery Storage Container - Holds 4 Batteries, Orange (Pack of 2). I also store an EXTRA set of batteries in this storage bag.
Vaccum sealing your batteries also helps preserve batteries for long term storage.
Why not tape a Ziploc bag with your batteries inside taped to the lantern. Then when you need them they're right there. When you finish using it pop them back in.
After several of your reviews I just purchased the VESTA Heater & Stove. Loved the versatility of it. Haven’t used it yet but seems like a quality product. Thanks for the info!
you can cut up a piece of non slip rug floor protector or non slip kitchen shelf vinyl mats to set under oil lamps to keep them from sliding or tipping over in possible mild earthquake or heavy equipment truck passing by, et. rumbles ☺️
Where I live this year I lived with no electric for almost 2 weeks because we didn't have the money to get the electric turned on at the time right now I am cooking with some stuff I have gotten from the Dollar General that's how I cook now I was using a burner but I think this is much better then the regular burners
I'm sorry to say that a lot of your Amazon links have been taken down or are not found. I heard Amazon was going to start limiting preppers abilities.
I actually got a 4 PC recharging light bulbs and have hand crank radio, they are packed in metal box with cardboard lining also have oil lamps and candles.
Wow ! Am I Thankful I found your channel !!! Huge Thanks from CT !!!
I enjoy watching your videos. There is a lot of good information and it is enjoyable to watch the two of you interact. You two are a good match. Thank you.
Given sunlight, a solar oven cannot be beat!
Hi,thank you for all your help,we have solar,we are off grid,and candles and lights,and have wood stoves.
Great point on lighting!
I have done a lot of this, but there is so much more I want to do…..I am thankful for what I have…..and at least I am mentally prepared and know what I can and can’t do. Water is huge….we have lots of water compared to most of our neighbors, but we have 6 essentially adults in our home. The two teenagers do need most of the important things, like water that the 4 adults need. In fact, the teens often eat more than we seniors do. And, they love LONG showers….can’t happen under the most extreme loss of power, water, sewer for months or years. I want a composting toilet….at least I think I do. I am wondering if we can make our inside toilets be composting toilets using special bags, etc. You got me thinking.
I tape batteries to the outside of the items
Excellent guys 👍🏼. Thanks 🤓
I have been prepping for many years and I suggest for hybrid lanterns are the 3 in 1 lanterns but any solar lanterns are just as good. For a flashlight, radio, crank and solar combo is the Scorpion II. The information on all the other items they are introducing on here are fantastic. AWESOME job on this video...
This is a great overview! Thanks for making the homework in an easy accessible area in the description. I hope to meet you guys someday. I live in Riverton.
I'm a Widow and I'm not worried as I have purchased a solar generator & solar panels.
I attach a small canvas bag to the lantern that contains the batteries for it to keep the batteries from leaking in the lantern and ruining it. I NEVER use candles!
Great video guys!
Hands down! ZERO water is the best water filter. Tests of top ten filters, Zero always comes on top number one. I would still boil water or prefilter depending on water source. Then use the Zero water.
Live in a condo in Alaska rainforest. No one has suggested anything remotely possible. Still waiting and searching …. Our technology for such things still suck.
How do you protect all your solar generators from the affects from an EMP like scenario? Faraday cages might work but keeping them in one big enough all the time seems difficult. Thanks
yes. agreed, and some very knowledgable people say that in a strong EMP, you would need huge (thick) faraday cages, the bags won't nearly be protective enough.
Use some Velcro or 'tacky stick' under your candle trivet or lamp oil base to hold them in place if you want some minor earthquake prevention.
@@TheProvidentPrepper my dad velcros everything down, he's 83 ❤️
Great information!
I would hate to have to go carrying one of those "hats" full of urine through the house from the bathroom to the outside to the yard though! I would be afraid of having an icky spillage event.
You guys Rock! Awesome content
I fitted solar & a wind turbine on my top floor high rise apartment & if im generating at least 4 amps then I can have a TV, a set top box & stereo plugged in & just 4 amps powers these items & also catches up on battery charging, because battery voltage slowly increases. My inverter is 3000 watts 240 volts.
I put my batteries in a baggie and zip tie them to the lanterns. The same for my radio, phone charger etc.
God bless you all
Cash, gold, barter items
This is all my questions answered in pretty much one video. Again you are the best.
What do you think of a tent wood stove for a small bunker as long as it vents out?
Solar powered light bulbs are my favorite go to lighting they also have usb to charge as well found on amazon 😊
Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAs do not leak. 20 year shelf life. Put them in all your preps and forget about it.
Every battery claims a shelf life like that.
@@stevenschnepp576 Literally NO other battery at the store claims that.
Is there a source code for the toilet urine collector that subbies could use if interested? Or is this an item that might needs be scripted under medical use? Thank you.
I use raised garden beds
Cowboys of years past had basic equipment. A ROPE was definitely one of them.
Cooking outside depending on the situation may not be safe, someone will come along and take your dinner if they are hungry enough.
Bars stuck in windows so they can't be opened, and blocked in case they decide to break windows. Have 1 gun that because of my window set up I'll have time to grab it plus have knives that can be used also.
Hybrid lights that’s great in a grid down. How do you plan to charge. Either solar or generators. Very expensive. Seem for many this won’t work.
Would you mind telling me where you got that taser ? I’m not a gun user but would like to get one of those taxers .
The right tool for the job also goes for preparedness! It makes any living condition bearable.
Newbie question. While making my buckets of rice can u mix the types? I got like 28 pounds of jasmine rice. Can I mix the minute rice into it to finish out the last 4lbs? Will it mess anything up?
do you have a suggested list of phone numbers we should have at the ready, written down, at a minimum?
I have a question for you how do I pack away the hard peppermint candy for long-term storage do I keep them in the regular bag and just throw them into a bucket or should I take them out of the bag and put them in a food saver bag with no oxygen in it
You forgot to put the cast iron frying pan under self defense. I learned that one from Disney 😀
Cook indoors safely with a butane stove.
I never kept candies back but I am beginning to learn different things
Suggestion for batteries. Try Eneloop and Tenergy rechargeable brands. We haven't had any problems so far however I did throw out a 4 pack of Duracell D cells which started to leak. Ouch.
What is the best method of charging your solar lights or solar panels? Direct sun, subdued light, flat, angled?
Awesome content! If you're looking to explore these topics even further, we actually produced an award-winning documentary called Grid Down Power Up - Documentary, narrated by Dennis Quaid, that dives deep into these issues. It’s available for free on our channel, and you might find it really insightful. We also have some resources on our website for taking action, like contacting legislators and public utilities. Please help us spread the word
I have a question? What do you’ll think about using solar panels that you can have installed on the roof if your home. I never hear any preppers talk about going total solar. It’s very expensive I know we looked into it. So we are trying to figure out the best solar power to use that we can afford to buy. My husband and I both have C-pap machines and one large freeze and a small one not including regular household appliances like refrigerator and such. So do you’ll have use solar electricity on the exterior of your home?
Awesome content! If you're looking to explore these topics even further, we actually produced an award-winning documentary called Grid Down Power Up - Documentary, narrated by Dennis Quaid, that dives deep into these issues. It’s available for free on our channel, and you might find it really insightful. We also have some resources on our website for taking action, like contacting legislators and public utilities. Please help us spread the word
I'm a big fan of rechargeable batteries and solar, but I also like having things I can pop batteries in.
The other issue is that rechargeable batteries in devices have a life span.
So I'd recommend having replacement ones if possible.
Awesome content! If you're looking to explore these topics even further, we actually produced an award-winning documentary called Grid Down Power Up - Documentary, narrated by Dennis Quaid, that dives deep into these issues. It’s available for free on our channel, and you might find it really insightful. We also have some resources on our website for taking action, like contacting legislators and public utilities. Please help us spread the word
I tape the batteries to the lamp so I can quickly reach
Could you do a review on the "Energy Wise Premium Solar Oven" as seen on Amazon. I have priced the more expensive ovens and they are out of my budget. Can this solar cooker perform as the more expensive ones???
*sticky tape the batteries to the outside of the device or zipbag them together per device.
Do you have some favorite survival books?
I purchased a crank light at the dollar store, and i came to find that there was NO connection between the generator
and the battery, There was no way to modify the flashlight to recharge the battery, the whole thing was just too flimsy
Can you store oatmeal with an oxygen abstorber
How do you store lima beans and how long will they keep. Thanks.
@@TheProvidentPrepper It sounds like you do the same as with other beans. I did look at the post but didn't see what I was looking for but I was going fast because I am heading out the door. I will take more time later. Thanks for all you do.
For a DIY, portable solar shower set up, check out ‘Boss of the Swamp’ on youtube. Using a food grade water container (car boy) painted black, you can fashion your own shower. I’ve done it myself, and it really works. I advise you to check the water temperature before you use it. The water gets hot enough to burn you. BE CAREFUL!
No electricity in phx az..ok..tell us how!
Tape the batteries to the lantern so they are always handy.
Painters tape works good.
@@Mytube5202 Good idea.
Oh yeah have back up for cell to.
I’m already unplugged. Lol
I live in my van and use solar power. 😊😂
Freeze dried chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream 😂😊😂
For great self sufficient ideas, look up all the great vids on Country Life vlog on UA-cam. They are in Azerbaijan and create great content on different ways to live without electricity.
Newbie question. If I got the resealable mylar bags will those work? I got 64 pounds of rice in these buckets but I'm worried there not sealed well
@@TheProvidentPrepper so I heatseal above the zip then. U guys rock thank u so much.
Are there still going to be cell towers? It’s always been a question for me. If in a shtf situation someone comes to your door and needs food or some other thing. What do you do?? Give it to them and run the risk of them coming back and robbing you later or ……
@@TheProvidentPrepper🙏 GOD BLESS BROTHER!!!
You give them nothing. Let them think you have nothing. You never know who they may tell. Help your close neighbors friends and family. When it gets real you need to get hard.
Does anyone else have to hear Kylene say her intro a couple times or is it just me? 😅
I have a question... I have a CB radio that's meant to be used in a car. But I have it in the house.. how can I hook it up for it to be on like my jump start box for power...??? Can anyone tell me please..
Put your question in the UA-cam "search bar" I'm sure you might find out what you wanna know.
What was the name of the electric lighter?
Do you have a discount code for the heater and cooker?
I learn a lot from you guys. But you act like the power is out, possibly forever, but the rest of "life" is the same. There will be people that did not prep. Batteries die. Solar power dies. What do you do 5 years later? 10? Wood ? Coal?
Personally, I believe that society is resilient. I don't think it is a forever thing. We will eventually recover. It may not look the same. The trick is to make it through the rough years.
Animals? What kind of animals do you have?
@@TheProvidentPrepper so cool! We have lots in common 😊
Right! We've heard this forever. Never happens.
@@TheProvidentPrepper perfect response
Happens every February in Chicago. Cold, snow, ice, and old age mean I make very sure I can go a month without the grocery store. And after Texas froze, now I make sure I can go at least several days without heat.
And I know how to do it because I subscribe to Provident Prepper! (Shameless plug 😆)
@sharondesfor5151 I mean on a more permanent basis. But yeah, it's smart to prepare as you and others do.
Grid will never go down. All bunk
Wonder if that's what North Carolina thought?
I lived in Phoenix for 20 years from 1990 until 2010. Our power went out every year at least 3 times. It was usually in August and it was usually during the monsoon season. It was usually not more than 24 hours, but it was miserable. Other parts of the valley would have electricity, but it was dangerous to drive, because none of the stoplights worked. So you could sit home in the dark and be hot or drive around with 100,000 other people hoping to find a cool, public place, that was open and had room for you and your family.