38 Winter Survival Items to Stockpile Before the First Big Storm (In Buying Order)

A gas furnace is only as reliable as the power behind it. When a winter storm takes down the grid, your furnace quits with it. In this video, I count down 38 items to stockpile, in buying order, to keep one room warm, lit, fed, and safe. Number 38 is what to buy last. Number 1 is what to buy first. WATCH NEXT: 23 ways to stay warm when the grid goes down: First hour of a winter power outage: Mr. Heater Buddy manual rules: THE 38 ITEMS (BUYING ORDER, LAST TO FIRST): 38. Winter car kit 37. Ice melt and traction 36. Snow pusher and shovel 35. Coffee, cocoa, and broth 34. Manual can opener 33. Food that needs no cooking 32. Butane camp stove 31. Hollow-fiber squeeze water filter 30. Stored water 29. Lithium AA batteries 28. Battery LED lantern 27. Headlamp 26. Weather radio 25. Portable power station 24. First aid kit 23. A month of medications 22. Hand and body warmers 21. Hot water bottle 20. Hat, mittens, and liner gloves 19. Wool socks 18. Insulated boots and ice cleats 17. Base layers 16. Wool blankets 15. Cold-rated sleeping bag 14. Emergency blankets 13. Door sweeps and door snakes 12. Weatherstripping and caulk 11. Window insulation film 10. Bed tent 9. Reflective foil insulation 8. Seasoned firewood 7. Kerosene heater 6. K-1 kerosene 5. Mr. Heater Buddy 4. One-pound propane cylinders 3. Twenty-pound propane tank 2. ABC fire extinguisher 1. Battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm QUESTION FOR YOU: Of the first 21 items, how many are already in your house? Tell me the number in the comments. WHAT'S NEXT: Tell me in the comments what you want covered next: a long shelf life food plan, water, or lighting. Subscribe so you don't miss it. SOURCES: Ready.gov emergency supply guidance; National Weather Service winter vehicle guidance; Nationwide Children's Hospital snow shoveling injury study; CDC carbon monoxide data; Texas Department of State Health Services final report on the February 2021 winter storm; U.S. EPA Burn Wise wood heating guidance; U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission kerosene heater guidance; Mr. Heater Portable Buddy owner's manual; manufacturer guidance on water filters and freezing. IMPORTANT: This video is general information, not medical advice, professional safety advice, or an installation guide. Heaters, fuel, and open flame carry real risks, including fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. Every item that burns fuel needs fresh air and a battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm. Follow each manufacturer's instructions and your local codes and regulations. Some states and cities restrict unvented gas and kerosene heaters, so check your local rules before you buy. Ask your doctor and pharmacist about medications, insulin storage, and cold-weather risks that apply to you. If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning or hypothermia, get to fresh air or warmth if you can and call 911. This channel is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Mr. Heater or Enerco Group, Inc. Mr. Heater and Buddy are trademarks of Enerco Group, Inc. I'm Dale Kessler. This channel is about practical, realistic preparedness for ordinary people: calm planning, clear information, and no hype. #WinterPrep #PowerOutage #EmergencyPreparedness