Great Winter Products for Surviving Power Failures and Frigid Air

Staying warm while dealing with the cold

Of course we all know the more we bundle up, the warmer we stay; however sometimes it gets hard to move, with the more layers we add. If it’s warmth along with versatility that you desire, we know about a few products that will help bring the blood flow back to frozen fingers and toes as well as some power when in need!

MH9BX Portable Buddy Heater

Portable heaters are a great way to get warm, quick! The MH9BX Portable Buddy Heater works both indoors and out and heats up to 200 square feet! If it gets tipped over or there is not enough oxygen, this handy light-weight heater will automatically shut off!

Portable Buddy Heater

SOLAR 2000 Watt Power Inverter

Need power? Have no fear with the SOLAR 200 Watt Power Inverter. This bundle of electricity will power tools and small appliances right from a vehicle’s 12 Volt power source! Take it on the road to power a laptop or plug a small TV into it and see what’s happening while the electricity is out!

SOLAR 2000 Watt Power Inverter

SOG KNIVES POWERLOCK MULTI-TOOL W/CU

This may not keep you warm, but one can never have enough tools! Search for only one quick tool in the event of a winter power outage instead of many! Open a can, cut with one of the many knives, screw in a screw and much, much more!

SOG KNIVES POWERLOCK MULTI-TOOL W/CU

MH500PT Hand Held Torch

Stuck in a freezing situation, literally? Melt your way out with the MH500PT torch.

MH500PT Hand Held Torch

M12 Camouflage Heated Jacket – XL

Is your jacket not warm enough? Try a heated one! Stay incognito with its camouflage design while the M12 jacket heats your core areas. Move far and free with the M12’s cordless design and display your hunting license inside the nifty tag patch in the back!

M12 Camouflage Heated Jacket – XL

Have any other ideas for keeping the chill away? Let us know!

Stay warm!

~Charlene Marie

Tips for Surviving the Cold

What to do when the weather outside is frightful

If you have even been in chilly situation, you know it isn’t too comfortable. Extremities can freeze, frostbite can set in and even death can occur. Weather you get stranded on the road while driving, your heat and electricity goes out or your camping trip ended up being in colder temperatures than usual, here are a few tips for keeping safe from the bone-chilling elements of Mother Nature’s fury.

Be prepared for winter storms

It’s always a great idea to be prepared in every situation, even the chilly ones. Here are a few supplies to check off your preparedness list when power and heat goes out or you just happen to be camping outdoors during a harsh winter storm:

· Candles

· Waterproof matches

· Oil lantern

· Weather or space blanket

· Extra blankets

· Gloves

· Hats

· Warm socks

· Thermal clothing

· Heavy coats

· Portable grill

· Gas-powered generator

· Extra gas

· Canned and non-perishable goods

· Bottled water

· Flashlights

· Batteries

· Battery powered radio

· Non-electric can opener

· Scarf

· Earmuffs

· GPS device (camping)

· High-quality, artic snow tent (camping)

· Hand and foot warmers

Another good tip is to fill your bathtub with water beforehand, just in case the water stops running. Also if food starts to thaw in the fridge or freezer, stick it outside in the snow.

If you are out camping, be sure to let someone else know where and how long you will be away for.

Be prepared on the chilly road

It never hurts to have extra equipment with you in case of emergencies. Here are a few things to carry in your trunk on those cold wintery days:

· Weather blanket

· Portable shovel

· Tire traction device, such as a Go Treads tire mat

· Gloves

· Extra sweater or sweatshirt

· Boots

· Car adaptor charger for cell phones

· Road flares

· Jumper cables

· GPS device

Other advice

Here are a few other things to keep in mind when it comes to the cold:

· Don’t stop moving; a higher heart rate keeps the body warmer

· Hug someone; body heat can help

· Stay out of the wind

· Drink a warm beverage

· Drink a caffeinated beverage

· Stay dry

Have any other tips for keeping warm? Let us know!

~Charlene Marie