Honestly, the main item you need is some ultra cold down or polyester sleeping bags. I've been living out of my car for a month now in Canadian winter, down to minus 40 and colder , with no heat source. Just a good sleeping bag and stay dry. I Crack the front windows on either side to let the air circulate (unless it's raining or snowing) Condensation will build up on the inside of the windows, but as long as it stays cold it will keep that moisture mainly on the windows and off your sleeping bag. I keep a pack of tea candles 🕯 and a holder for it, I can go outside and bring in a bucket of snow and use a single candle heat and a stainless steel cup, into Which I can add the snow to melt. It actually gets the water hot enough that I can make a hot coffee or tea 🍵
Yes! If you're bundled up well enough your body makes enough heat to keep you warm, even in extremely cold weather. Winter camping in -40 can be very comfortable as long as you are dressing properly and not sweating.
To prevent condensation I saw people who use the packing kind of bubble wrap. It seems to work well. And so do those dry packets you put in closets. Keeping your car dry is important. Godspeed.
I use two sleeping bags when I car camp in the cold. Sleep in one and unzip and cover with the second one. Wear. a comfortable hat and thick wool socks. The tough part is when I get hot and I try to vent a cold blast of air hits me. Keep a wide mouthed bottle handy so you dont have to climb out in the middle of the night. I remote start in the morning and let the heat start a little bit before I get going.
@@scottt4081 I got a minus 30 military mummy bag that I keep in my seabag and use as a pillow and travel bag, and a giant (it's like 8 layers) sleeping bag that's good to minus 68. It's enormous and when bagged it's like a hockey bag.. I usually leave it unzipped and can Crack it periodically if I get too hot, but it's never usually a problem. I've got into the habit of sleeping with my Realtree winter camo on, it keeps me warmer and prevents me from sweating I to the sleeping bag if I'm not careful. I'll wear pants and a long sleeve shirt and then the camo winter layer and then the sleeping bag. Change the under layers for hygiene and the camo won't get stanky. I did a week out mid winter before moving into my car from within a hammock, same deal. With the layered clothing and sleeping bag and a tarp I stayed perfectly warm- though keeping out moisture was the biggest issue after a week. Your breath tends to settle on the top of the sleeping bag and form a thin layer of ice, which when it warms will seep into the interior.
Been using one of those for years! Not that brand. Mine was pretty inexpensive as I got it at a small town hardware. Farmers love them. I too found the green bottles wasteful and Colman has 101 propane attachments. My “special” case is a milk crate with all the campfire supplies wedged in.
I ment to say this in the truck video. As a fellow northerner I always rely on insulation over just heat. The truck is a great pick and well stocked but if you plan on being able to be in there in cold conditions you need to properly insolate your rig. I'd minimize all drafts, get foam board and spray glue for every flat surface and then stock 1 inch puzzle mat that you can put together in a second. The better the insulation the less fuel you consume. SHTF can't run to the gas station. Fuel is a valuable resource.
Cheap heavy blankets covering windows works great as insulation too. ;) Crisco in mason jars w/a taper candle stuck in the center will burn FOREVER! Easy to store w/jar lids. I duct tape a box of matches to the lid of each jar so I’m sure to have them handy when needed. Love everyone’s tips!
I refill my 1 lb. tanks all the time....you'll go broke if you don't refill and I have two big buddy heaters(👍) and about 20 green tanks i keep refilling, I use the shnozzle brand all metal refill adapter...works good once you understand the process...that said i'm looking for one of those small tanks too...I like propane, has almost infinite shelf life
I have refillable versions of the little disposable propane canisters that I use with my two Buddy heaters. I use a 20-pound barbeque tank to fill them. They work great but there are a few time-consuming steps you need to follow in order to fill them completely. Oh, and BTW - anyone that has a Buddy heater needs to make sure they use it with a propane filter OR - even better - a "no filter" Buddy hose. Using a Buddy heater without a filter or a filter-free hose will eventually destroy your heater.
Really I saw a video on how to clean the piolet light and did not know that it needed a filter, I put a gage on my Buddy Heater to see what the tank was full or not but have never had any problem with it, so where do ya get a filter at. I have used a 20 pound tank on it the whole time, as the small tanks go quick.
It won't destroy your heater, but it will fill the inlet hose with moisture/oil, which will then need to be cleaned. It's a pain, but not that hard to do.
@@jamiehess4211 Actually there are several videos talking about this issue and many people report their heaters are often completely ruined. It’s best not to take any chances and always run it with a filter or one of the no filter hoses.
I thought that the filter was required if you are filling your own canisters. I did not think that the filter was required just to connect a 1 lb canister?
The lithium battery system could be used with a small electric blanket since they do not consume nowhere the amount of watts a space heater does. Even the small personal space heaters that I have consume 250watts, vs 50watts for the electric blanket. Just don't expect it to last too long with that also. I haven't tried things like the USB hand warming gloves, but it sounds like it would help a little bit.
Look into diesel heaters! No condensation and no open flame. Way safer in a vehicle especially, as that's exactly what they are made for. Rigged one up in a pelican case and it works great and totally versatile
I have 2 of those small cylinders , they are great !!!..... I use them for weekend camping or excursions and they are just right !!!!........ found mine at a yardsale so my price was nothing when I grabbed them ....they are a rarity out here on the market !!....... my go to heat at home and at camp is kinda "All of the above" we have wood/ propane/solar and electric generator options....... kinda the back up to the back up depending on the severity of whats happening
Favorite channel I’m sure these cold weather gear and survival video don’t get as many views based on peoples climate but people in similar climates really appreciate your thoughts and new ideas
Hi You know, Your comment is true. And its funny that I live in Orange County Southern California and I watch some videos like this one, I also read the comment section and I have learned a lot, thanks for all the comments, I’m just curious to hear and learn how people in the cold countries stay warm, I have learned quite a bit, very interesting 🤔. Thank you Nate for this informative video. 💕🌺💯👍😃🇺🇸
Yeah, the little "5 pounder" refillable bottles rock. It's equal to ~4 of the green disposable bottles and costs only a fraction of 1 bottle to fill. They're great for car camping to power the 2 burner propane stove (which you should also have for preparedness). Not only should you get a hose to connect a bulk fill cylinder to the disposable bottle fitting that the appliances use, but get a distribution "tree", so that multiple appliances can be connected (the tree takes a different hose - a disposable male / disposable female hose ends). For propane storage around home, the 20 pounder "standard" grill tank works well. However, if you can afford it I'd recommend a 40 pound tank or two - double the capacity, yet still able to be handled "one man" even when filled. When you have multiple tanks, you use the one on the grill. When it's empty, swap it out for a spare, then go fill the now empty one (along with your little 5 pound tank). That way, at a minimum, you have 20 lbs of propane around, at least.
I can't believe that you made Marshall go thru all that cold temps, while you did your test. He didn't even have a coat or booties on his feet. BLESSINGS
I was just looking at this little tank yesterday LOL! On thing that I use EVERYWHERE that I don't think you have covered yet is an electric battery powered vest. You can get one for less than a hundred bucks and it keeps your core HOT! I use it when I'm feeding my cows in sub zero weather and on high it will make you sweat!
Living in So Cal, I can't even imagine that kind of cold. Great info. I always thought those small gas tanks were wasteful... most things that are disposable are wasteful.
We carry the large chemical heat packs (hot hands, thermal pack etc.) put them in an artic bag with you and stay toasty. It does suck getting out after though.
So that “case” is an insulator more than a case. There are problems with LP if it gets too hot or cold. In temps like you had in your vehicle it could help it keep flowing.
Firewood and my wood burning stove are my sole source of heat. I live in a forest, and collect and cut all of the wood I burn. I always keep 2-3 years worth so it is fully cured and easy to burn when I want to be warm. I also have a little buddy heater for camping and a small building on my land.
Be careful using the adapter hoses without using a inline filter, you take a risk of wrecking your mr heater, and I have used one of the small valves to refill the one pound tanks and the one I bought works fine.
Awesome video sir nice to see you discuss this in depth. As a hunter and ice fisherman my dad and i were always experimenting with whatever we could to warm up our ice shacks or hunting blinds. I do like the Mr Heaters, so do my hunting buddies but they seem to be a pain when the wind can get to them it blows em out. I despise using them with the little green cylinders and bought a 10 ft bulk tank hose along with it. Also agree other things should be with you to keep you warm such as blankets, sleeping bags, and i have also found a Coleman lantern or stove makes a great heater too. One thing i have never tried has anyone ever used an MRE heater as a heating pad to warm them up? Keep up the good work brother and everyone stay safe.
I've got several of the small tanks for a camping stove. I've got a couple 40lb and a couple 100lb tanks with two Mr Heaters. Several sleeping bags, wool blankets, etc.
I've worked at the USA based company that makes that holds the patient for the adapter to fill the small ones. I can tell you it's safe, affordable and everyone should have one. Bet you can fill the new 10 lbrs with it too! God bless!
Also consider a Hot logic for easy cooking in your cars. I have an electric blanket in my car that can be used(in my car anyway) with the car off. It DOESN'T drain the battery.
For home, my wood stove. Also have lots of sleeping bags and wool blankets and clothing. For my area (Western Oregon), that should be plenty. I do also have a few propane heaters and stored propane, to keep my well house.above freezing, which I've rarely needed to worry about, so far.
Thanks for sharing this. It's a better alternative to refilling the one-pound bottles from a larger tank. That whole process just gives me the willies.
I just got a buddy heater couple months ago I've had them before they work great they never failed me but now I'm really interested in that 1 lb propane tank with the cooker / heater thanks Cp keep up the good work
I've got it down pretty good for staying warm I live in a travel trailer so for heating I have the propane as well as a 300 watt solar panel on the roof and a wood stove in my addition when it was -26 it was plus 23 in my addition and it was not properly insulated.
Flame King makes refillable 1lb tanks (same size as the Coleman’s). I purchased 4 of them about a year ago and I can say that they are AESOME! I keep one of the 20lb tanks in the back of my pickup truck… I got a mount for it as well and and is not specific for propane tanks, but does come with an attachment specifically for one of those standard size tanks. I thought about one of these 5lb ones, but they are very expensive and you cannot trade them in, you have to get them refilled…. Its nice to have the option. The 5lb one also seems HUGE for what it is… i mean, its not much smaller than the 20lb.
The Ignik heater system beats the buddy heater system hands down. I used it last year and was so impressed with it that I bought a second one. I highly recommend this product.
Nate, have you thought about testing out the Amper Heater, that "supposedly" uses jet engine technology, and puts out great heat on a low wattage draw? I only know of them from the ads on vids I watched. But, IF they work as they are supposed to with much lower electrical draw, they might be another safer, affordable option for emergency heat, especially if one also has a solar set-up to recharge the battery/ ies. Maybe an idea for another vid? Thanks, & Cheers!
I have plenty of the small liter tanks for emergencies, but I also just bought the adapter for the 20 pounder. I have both the larger & smaller Mr Heater.
For "green" as in eco friendly refillable one LB tanks, check out the Flame King Refillable 1 lb. DOT approved. They have supply chain issues though. Been waiting on a shipment for months.
I have a 13ft 1974 camper that i remodeled last year, I spent 2 months in it in the mountains with my kids last summer. Just this last week i put a cubic mini woodstove in it, and we spent the weekend backyard camping in -20 💓
I just saw a video on putting pipe in your fireplace and then blowing air through it to make your fireplace super efficient. What would also work if the pipe is facing upwards onto a steel plate with rocks or firebrick to retain the heat. IOW, videos on how to make your fireplace SUPER efficient would be most welcome. thank you Canadian Prepper.
I just love my Mr heater. I use it in my vehicle and I use it in the house my plan is I have enough of the 1 lb canisters to last for about 2 weeks to run to Mr heaters, one on each end of the house. Because we have a few big dogs a tent setup to reduce our space to heat is not an option we need to heat our whole space or at least two rooms. For over two weeks, I have a camp stove kit by camp chef. If the heat is out longer than a week, I will install my stove. I have everything I need to install it, from the spark arrestor down to the fireproof pad that it sits on and everything in between, such as sealer to prevent leaks and a woodstove fan to disperse the heat. Once I move to my permanent house next year, I plan to install a permanent wood stove for a secondary heating source or emergency heating source. I live in Maine. It was -20 here last week.
In my last house I had a gas fireplace, but then I moved to a townhouse. Not a good idea for prepping since I share walls with neighbors. My ability to store water is limited. Compromises all around. I do what I can.
For more advice (both good and bad) on smaller propane storage container, the van camper and teardrop camper groups have lots of info on how they have installed various systems using the smaller-than-grill-size tanks.
I believe I'll stick w/Mr Heater "Buddy" heater and 20# tank. With Propane prices skyrocketing, if you keep your eyes open there are tank exchange places below market price and when you buy a tank via them the 20# are under $30. If SHTF those places will empty fast.
Great product and great information. Have you considered the foam insulation sheets. They come in various thicknesses in 4x8 just like plywood and can be cut to any size with a pocketknife. Add some double face tape and duct tape and you can insulate any small area. Then it can be both used when needed and taken down and stored when not. Great video have a great day and keep looking for that better tomorrow
@@imaginewhirledpeas6696 that's it. I insulated my front porch roof 10x44 with the 1 inch foam cut to go between the rafters. In the hottest days of summer it cuts the excess heat (over 100 degrees) on average by 8 to 10 degrees. Total cost at $17.00 per sheet and I bought 20 sheets.
I many types of foam sheet here. The fiber (black) covered foam for flat roofing is OK. But, the green or ISO sheets are better. Its more expensive, but has far greater rating.
@@frenchfryfarmer436 lol name your pleasure. I'm old and don't know much about the newer products but I will look into that with my next project.thanks for your input have a great day and a better tomorrow
Without a doubt is an electric blanket plugged into the Jackery. I boil water before dark and fill metal water bottles to throw in our sleeping bags and it doesn’t turn to ice. That’s my drinking water. Pro tip: have an empty bottle to go to the bathroom in! …had to learn that one the hard way! 😊
I live in Phoenix so my preferred heating device is nothing ! No heat necessary. Now cooling on the other hand I would be interested. Keep up the good work, love your channel.
Big fan, love the content. In regards to the deposable tanks, they are very refillable with the adapter but you need to flip the tank so the small green guy is lower then the primary tank.
I got a indoor gas heater for the home as a backup for reverse cycle when the power goes out. Having 4 days with no power in winter last year wasn't comfortable. I got a carbon monoxide sensor too for extra safely.
I have a small wood burning stove in my office which heats my office and bedroom. I also have 2 Mr. Buddy heaters and a kerosene heater with kerosene alternate fuel.
I have one the same size but from like 15 years ago. Also there are plenty of videos about how to refill those little 1 litres safely. I like them better then that bottle for most things but as a vehicle warmer I suppose it might be more convenient.
I lost power overnight last week and it was NY cold not Canada cold but the funny thing is l had alternative heat options and they were fine but 3 days after the heat came back on l got a chill and couldn't warm up for 2 days, I let my guard down and then it hit me. I sent my wife to her sister's house and even after the heat came on ,she stayed. Hahahaha.
I use the buddy heater for short term , a few hours , but after that I move to the larger heat supply of a generator gas or solar dependent on weather.
I refill the non refillable 1 lb green cylinders. I take the tare weight of the container and then fill 1 lb of propane in the cylinder. It's really simple if one knows what they're doing. I do plan on getting the 5 lb tank. I refill the one pounders from a 20 or 30 pound tank. We live in a rented mobile home. There is no furnace here. So I use the Mr. Heater Buddy in each room.
A standard US size milk crate and a 20# tank works fine. Bonus, 20# has 4 times the propane and will not freeze up compared to the smaller tank, but will take up more room.
My go to heating source? It is probably a blanket, I live in Arizona. Coldest it has gotten for me this winter was 33 degrees. Right now it is 70 outside.
I like the size of that Ignik, I have a similar sized tank but am not sure if I were try try to refill it if they'd tell me it's expired and they won't refill it. I bought a couple of the Mr Buddy heaters and have 3 20lb propane tanks, Coleman canisters, the hose to connect the 20lb tanks to the Mr Buddy, the adapter to refill the Coleman canisters from the propane tanks, a 2 burner propane stove and other supplies I can't think of right now.
You should try refilling the small propane tanks. It is really not hard to do it safely. Just check them for leaks after filling. I have done it for decades and never had a failure of anykind.
I have a fireplace at home with a back boiler that circulates into the main hot water tank, so we can still have hot showers and underfloor heating... so if we loose grid power, I'm fully stocked with wood. I recently sorted through my camping/survival kit and my family is covered if we need to bug out on foot, but if we were to bug out in the car, I can see the need for a small generator and a gas canister...
Although the algorithm may not push it, we do enjoy the practical survival videos just as much as the videos on current events 🙏
Honestly, the main item you need is some ultra cold down or polyester sleeping bags.
I've been living out of my car for a month now in Canadian winter, down to minus 40 and colder , with no heat source.
Just a good sleeping bag and stay dry.
I Crack the front windows on either side to let the air circulate (unless it's raining or snowing)
Condensation will build up on the inside of the windows, but as long as it stays cold it will keep that moisture mainly on the windows and off your sleeping bag.
I keep a pack of tea candles 🕯 and a holder for it, I can go outside and bring in a bucket of snow and use a single candle heat and a stainless steel cup, into Which I can add the snow to melt.
It actually gets the water hot enough that I can make a hot coffee or tea 🍵
Yes! If you're bundled up well enough your body makes enough heat to keep you warm, even in extremely cold weather. Winter camping in -40 can be very comfortable as long as you are dressing properly and not sweating.
To prevent condensation I saw people who use the packing kind of bubble wrap. It seems to work well. And so do those dry packets you put in closets. Keeping your car dry is important. Godspeed.
I use two sleeping bags when I car camp in the cold. Sleep in one and unzip and cover with the second one. Wear. a comfortable hat and thick wool socks. The tough part is when I get hot and I try to vent a cold blast of air hits me. Keep a wide mouthed bottle handy so you dont have to climb out in the middle of the night. I remote start in the morning and let the heat start a little bit before I get going.
@@scottt4081 I got a minus 30 military mummy bag that I keep in my seabag and use as a pillow and travel bag, and a giant (it's like 8 layers) sleeping bag that's good to minus 68. It's enormous and when bagged it's like a hockey bag..
I usually leave it unzipped and can Crack it periodically if I get too hot, but it's never usually a problem.
I've got into the habit of sleeping with my Realtree winter camo on, it keeps me warmer and prevents me from sweating I to the sleeping bag if I'm not careful. I'll wear pants and a long sleeve shirt and then the camo winter layer and then the sleeping bag. Change the under layers for hygiene and the camo won't get stanky.
I did a week out mid winter before moving into my car from within a hammock, same deal.
With the layered clothing and sleeping bag and a tarp I stayed perfectly warm- though keeping out moisture was the biggest issue after a week.
Your breath tends to settle on the top of the sleeping bag and form a thin layer of ice, which when it warms will seep into the interior.
@@fustercluck2460 awesome. Be safe!
Finally a video where nobody sent you a secret message about the impending apocalypse :DDD
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The name is Bond, Nate Bond.
And no mention of walmart. It's a miracle.
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How u feeling today about this statement?
Been using one of those for years! Not that brand. Mine was pretty inexpensive as I got it at a small town hardware. Farmers love them. I too found the green bottles wasteful and Colman has 101 propane attachments. My “special” case is a milk crate with all the campfire supplies wedged in.
My milk case is a 6 gal 😁
refill the small ones with the adapters they are safe and convenient
@@ItsEverythingElse half assed refills? I am guessing you have never used one?
Bob Wells - Cheap RV Living has a RUclips video about using the small "little buddy" heater with larger tank.
I ment to say this in the truck video. As a fellow northerner I always rely on insulation over just heat. The truck is a great pick and well stocked but if you plan on being able to be in there in cold conditions you need to properly insolate your rig. I'd minimize all drafts, get foam board and spray glue for every flat surface and then stock 1 inch puzzle mat that you can put together in a second. The better the insulation the less fuel you consume. SHTF can't run to the gas station. Fuel is a valuable resource.
Cheap heavy blankets covering windows works great as insulation too. ;)
Crisco in mason jars w/a taper candle stuck in the center will burn FOREVER!
Easy to store w/jar lids. I duct tape a box of matches to the lid of each jar so I’m sure to have them handy when needed.
Love everyone’s tips!
Basements will remain warm, just another reason you never want to bug out.
Bought a 5 pounder just because of seeing it on the 1st video. Great idea. Keep breathin'.
I refill my 1 lb. tanks all the time....you'll go broke if you don't refill and I have two big buddy heaters(👍) and about 20 green tanks i keep refilling, I use the shnozzle brand all metal refill adapter...works good once you understand the process...that said i'm looking for one of those small tanks too...I like propane, has almost infinite shelf life
I have refillable versions of the little disposable propane canisters that I use with my two Buddy heaters. I use a 20-pound barbeque tank to fill them. They work great but there are a few time-consuming steps you need to follow in order to fill them completely. Oh, and BTW - anyone that has a Buddy heater needs to make sure they use it with a propane filter OR - even better - a "no filter" Buddy hose. Using a Buddy heater without a filter or a filter-free hose will eventually destroy your heater.
Really I saw a video on how to clean the piolet light and did not know that it needed a filter, I put a gage on my Buddy Heater to see what the tank was full or not but have never had any problem with it, so where do ya get a filter at. I have used a 20 pound tank on it the whole time, as the small tanks go quick.
It won't destroy your heater, but it will fill the inlet hose with moisture/oil, which will then need to be cleaned. It's a pain, but not that hard to do.
@@truenaturestormers2525 They are in short supply now but I got mine at Amazon. They also carry them at Sportsman’s warehouse and Cabela’s.
@@jamiehess4211 Actually there are several videos talking about this issue and many people report their heaters are often completely ruined. It’s best not to take any chances and always run it with a filter or one of the no filter hoses.
I thought that the filter was required if you are filling your own canisters. I did not think that the filter was required just to connect a 1 lb canister?
Reusing the small green tanks does work,with no issues for me so far!🤪
Man that was a cold night , I got cold in Florida watching that one
The lithium battery system could be used with a small electric blanket since they do not consume nowhere the amount of watts a space heater does. Even the small personal space heaters that I have consume 250watts, vs 50watts for the electric blanket. Just don't expect it to last too long with that also. I haven't tried things like the USB hand warming gloves, but it sounds like it would help a little bit.
Look into diesel heaters! No condensation and no open flame. Way safer in a vehicle especially, as that's exactly what they are made for. Rigged one up in a pelican case and it works great and totally versatile
Watching your videos often ends with me spending money! Cool little tank! Thanks again 👍🏼
So happy to have you put out a good prepping video instead of all the gloom and doom that you've been putting out the past couple weeks.
Hi from Syracuse NY USA brother thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures plus the facts and truth
I have 2 of those small cylinders , they are great !!!..... I use them for weekend camping or excursions and they are just right !!!!........ found mine at a yardsale so my price was nothing when I grabbed them ....they are a rarity out here on the market !!....... my go to heat at home and at camp is kinda "All of the above" we have wood/ propane/solar and electric generator options....... kinda the back up to the back up depending on the severity of whats happening
Favorite channel I’m sure these cold weather gear and survival video don’t get as many views based on peoples climate but people in similar climates really appreciate your thoughts and new ideas
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You know, Your comment is true.
And its funny that I live in Orange County Southern California and I watch some videos like this one, I also read the comment section and I have learned a lot, thanks for all the comments, I’m just curious to hear and learn how people in the cold countries stay warm, I have learned quite a bit, very interesting 🤔. Thank you Nate for this informative video. 💕🌺💯👍😃🇺🇸
Yeah, the little "5 pounder" refillable bottles rock. It's equal to ~4 of the green disposable bottles and costs only a fraction of 1 bottle to fill. They're great for car camping to power the 2 burner propane stove (which you should also have for preparedness). Not only should you get a hose to connect a bulk fill cylinder to the disposable bottle fitting that the appliances use, but get a distribution "tree", so that multiple appliances can be connected (the tree takes a different hose - a disposable male / disposable female hose ends). For propane storage around home, the 20 pounder "standard" grill tank works well. However, if you can afford it I'd recommend a 40 pound tank or two - double the capacity, yet still able to be handled "one man" even when filled. When you have multiple tanks, you use the one on the grill. When it's empty, swap it out for a spare, then go fill the now empty one (along with your little 5 pound tank). That way, at a minimum, you have 20 lbs of propane around, at least.
I live in my 5th wheel which has 2 30# tanks
Being a little disabled from a stroke, these are all I can handle.
Most excellent! my new choice for cooking, also :) thanks, CP!
Goldilocks Growler! Not too big, not too small!
I can't believe that you made Marshall go thru all that cold temps, while you did your test. He didn't even have a coat or booties on his feet.
BLESSINGS
Many dogs are VERY durable. GSDs can handle pretty cold temps. Granted I would not leave them out in it, but paws are fine. Depends on breed
I was just looking at this little tank yesterday LOL! On thing that I use EVERYWHERE that I don't think you have covered yet is an electric battery powered vest. You can get one for less than a hundred bucks and it keeps your core HOT! I use it when I'm feeding my cows in sub zero weather and on high it will make you sweat!
Good to know 😊
I love your videos like this much more than your current news videos. I do appreciate those too, but these are much better! Thank you CP!
This channel might well be THE BEST source for prepping and survival info.
I think it is. I've checked out many of them, and the content here is right up there at the top. Love the channel!
The sell 1 lb refillable tanks, not disposable. They are like 40.00 each
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Living in So Cal, I can't even imagine that kind of cold. Great info. I always thought those small gas tanks were wasteful... most things that are disposable are wasteful.
We carry the large chemical heat packs (hot hands, thermal pack etc.) put them in an artic bag with you and stay toasty. It does suck getting out after though.
Loving the content
Didn't know these existed also good for roofers doing touch ups that would be perfect for camping and stuff emergency vehicle kit awesome
So that “case” is an insulator more than a case. There are problems with LP if it gets too hot or cold. In temps like you had in your vehicle it could help it keep flowing.
Firewood and my wood burning stove are my sole source of heat. I live in a forest, and collect and cut all of the wood I burn. I always keep 2-3 years worth so it is fully cured and easy to burn when I want to be warm. I also have a little buddy heater for camping and a small building on my land.
Be careful using the adapter hoses without using a inline filter, you take a risk of wrecking your mr heater, and I have used one of the small valves to refill the one pound tanks and the one I bought works fine.
@This & That Mr heater states it’s not necessary if you buy their brand hose. It’s the additives in the aftermarket hoses which require filters.
Love the little chubby, but Price, WoW! I'm hurting from paying $65.00 for a 30 pound canister to backup my Apt. heat.
Thanks for the videos Nate ! Love your vids and store ,keep up the good work !
Awesome video sir nice to see you discuss this in depth. As a hunter and ice fisherman my dad and i were always experimenting with whatever we could to warm up our ice shacks or hunting blinds. I do like the Mr Heaters, so do my hunting buddies but they seem to be a pain when the wind can get to them it blows em out. I despise using them with the little green cylinders and bought a 10 ft bulk tank hose along with it. Also agree other things should be with you to keep you warm such as blankets, sleeping bags, and i have also found a Coleman lantern or stove makes a great heater too. One thing i have never tried has anyone ever used an MRE heater as a heating pad to warm them up? Keep up the good work brother and everyone stay safe.
I've got several of the small tanks for a camping stove. I've got a couple 40lb and a couple 100lb tanks with two Mr Heaters. Several sleeping bags, wool blankets, etc.
Thank you for the video. It’s exactly what I needed to know I’m making the right choice for my heater.
I've worked at the USA based company that makes that holds the patient for the adapter to fill the small ones. I can tell you it's safe, affordable and everyone should have one.
Bet you can fill the new 10 lbrs with it too! God bless!
Thanks for all your work here bud! I always enjoy them! ✌
Also consider a Hot logic for easy cooking in your cars. I have an electric blanket in my car that can be used(in my car anyway) with the car off. It DOESN'T drain the battery.
Awesome little unit. I didn't know they existed. Thank you. God-bless you,(EVERYONE),Canada, and the US.
For home, my wood stove. Also have lots of sleeping bags and wool blankets and clothing. For my area (Western Oregon), that should be plenty.
I do also have a few propane heaters and stored propane, to keep my well house.above freezing, which I've rarely needed to worry about, so far.
Thanks for sharing this. It's a better alternative to refilling the one-pound bottles from a larger tank. That whole process just gives me the willies.
I just got a buddy heater couple months ago I've had them before they work great they never failed me but now I'm really interested in that 1 lb propane tank with the cooker / heater thanks Cp keep up the good work
Good stuff, am homeless in the town I helped build, living in a van, using the big tank. Will mirror your video!
I've got it down pretty good for staying warm I live in a travel trailer so for heating I have the propane as well as a 300 watt solar panel on the roof and a wood stove in my addition when it was -26 it was plus 23 in my addition and it was not properly insulated.
Flame King makes refillable 1lb tanks (same size as the Coleman’s). I purchased 4 of them about a year ago and I can say that they are AESOME! I keep one of the 20lb tanks in the back of my pickup truck… I got a mount for it as well and and is not specific for propane tanks, but does come with an attachment specifically for one of those standard size tanks.
I thought about one of these 5lb ones, but they are very expensive and you cannot trade them in, you have to get them refilled…. Its nice to have the option. The 5lb one also seems HUGE for what it is… i mean, its not much smaller than the 20lb.
I though thumbnail had something to do with chocolate lmao 🍫
The Ignik heater system beats the buddy heater system hands down. I used it last year and was so impressed with it that I bought a second one. I highly recommend this product.
Appreciate the suggestion.
Nate, have you thought about testing out the Amper Heater, that "supposedly" uses jet engine technology, and puts out great heat on a low wattage draw? I only know of them from the ads on vids I watched. But, IF they work as they are supposed to with much lower electrical draw, they might be another safer, affordable option for emergency heat, especially if one also has a solar set-up to recharge the battery/ ies. Maybe an idea for another vid? Thanks, & Cheers!
I have plenty of the small liter tanks for emergencies, but I also just bought the adapter for the 20 pounder. I have both the larger & smaller Mr Heater.
I have a Mr buddy heater along with a diesel heater I'm putting into a larger tool box so I can run the exhaust outside of a open window.
I’m living in a van in Canada. I have a Cub mini wood stove installed. It’s dreamy.
For "green" as in eco friendly refillable one LB tanks, check out the Flame King Refillable 1 lb. DOT approved. They have supply chain issues though. Been waiting on a shipment for months.
I have a 13ft 1974 camper that i remodeled last year, I spent 2 months in it in the mountains with my kids last summer. Just this last week i put a cubic mini woodstove in it, and we spent the weekend backyard camping in -20 💓
Great for the kids. We hot tented a few years ago on our farm ...-10.
I just saw a video on putting pipe in your fireplace and then blowing air through it to make your fireplace super efficient. What would also work if the pipe is facing upwards onto a steel plate with rocks or firebrick to retain the heat. IOW, videos on how to make your fireplace SUPER efficient would be most welcome. thank you Canadian Prepper.
I just love my Mr heater. I use it in my vehicle and I use it in the house my plan is I have enough of the 1 lb canisters to last for about 2 weeks to run to Mr heaters, one on each end of the house. Because we have a few big dogs a tent setup to reduce our space to heat is not an option we need to heat our whole space or at least two rooms. For over two weeks, I have a camp stove kit by camp chef. If the heat is out longer than a week, I will install my stove. I have everything I need to install it, from the spark arrestor down to the fireproof pad that it sits on and everything in between, such as sealer to prevent leaks and a woodstove fan to disperse the heat. Once I move to my permanent house next year, I plan to install a permanent wood stove for a secondary heating source or emergency heating source. I live in Maine. It was -20 here last week.
In my last house I had a gas fireplace, but then I moved to a townhouse. Not a good idea for prepping since I share walls with neighbors. My ability to store water is limited. Compromises all around. I do what I can.
For more advice (both good and bad) on smaller propane storage container, the van camper and teardrop camper groups have lots of info on how they have installed various systems using the smaller-than-grill-size tanks.
Thank you was great to see those products
I also have a Mr. Heater...but it takes 2 canisters of propane...one in each side ... behind 2 hinged doors... thanks Nate‼️😎🤠❤️
Man keep up the great work I was actually thinking about purchasing that little propane tank thanks for the review
I believe I'll stick w/Mr Heater "Buddy" heater and 20# tank. With Propane prices skyrocketing, if you keep your eyes open there are tank exchange places below market price and when you buy a tank via them the 20# are under $30. If SHTF those places will empty fast.
You can easily refill those little Coleman cans from a lager tank. You just need a $5-10 adapter, can be found in many Walmarts or hardware stores.
Thank you for this video and the Jase video.
thanks for all the great videos
Great product and great information. Have you considered the foam insulation sheets. They come in various thicknesses in 4x8 just like plywood and can be cut to any size with a pocketknife. Add some double face tape and duct tape and you can insulate any small area. Then it can be both used when needed and taken down and stored when not. Great video have a great day and keep looking for that better tomorrow
the kind used in flat roofing?
@@imaginewhirledpeas6696 that's it. I insulated my front porch roof 10x44 with the 1 inch foam cut to go between the rafters. In the hottest days of summer it cuts the excess heat (over 100 degrees) on average by 8 to 10 degrees. Total cost at $17.00 per sheet and I bought 20 sheets.
I many types of foam sheet here. The fiber (black) covered foam for flat roofing is OK. But, the green or ISO sheets are better. Its more expensive, but has far greater rating.
Zip tape is 10x better although expensive.
@@frenchfryfarmer436 lol name your pleasure. I'm old and don't know much about the newer products but I will look into that with my next project.thanks for your input have a great day and a better tomorrow
I've used both propane heaters and diesel heaters and i have to say i would much prefer going with a diesel heater in a pelican case.
Without a doubt is an electric blanket plugged into the Jackery. I boil water before dark and fill metal water bottles to throw in our sleeping bags and it doesn’t turn to ice. That’s my drinking water. Pro tip: have an empty bottle to go to the bathroom in! …had to learn that one the hard way! 😊
I live in Phoenix so my preferred heating device is nothing ! No heat necessary. Now cooling on the other hand I would be interested. Keep up the good work, love your channel.
Big fan, love the content. In regards to the deposable tanks, they are very refillable with the adapter but you need to flip the tank so the small green guy is lower then the primary tank.
Picked up a Mr. Heater at Costco recently for a good price. Thank you for these types of videos.
I got a indoor gas heater for the home as a backup for reverse cycle when the power goes out. Having 4 days with no power in winter last year wasn't comfortable. I got a carbon monoxide sensor too for extra safely.
Hello from Nevada... Been thinking of all you in Canada everyday.. Stay well brother.. Thanks for doing what you do. Been a long time sub.
I know most guys won’t use this word but that Ignik gas growler is soo cute! 💖 I want one!
i was just googling this shizzy so I can go camping in winter but I was worried about c0 poisoning
I have a small wood burning stove in my office which heats my office and bedroom. I also have 2 Mr. Buddy heaters and a kerosene heater with kerosene alternate fuel.
Thank you from England 🏴 🇬🇧
I have one the same size but from like 15 years ago. Also there are plenty of videos about how to refill those little 1 litres safely. I like them better then that bottle for most things but as a vehicle warmer I suppose it might be more convenient.
Awesome video!! Thanks
I lost power overnight last week and it was NY cold not Canada cold but the funny thing is l had alternative heat options and they were fine but 3 days after the heat came back on l got a chill and couldn't warm up for 2 days,
I let my guard down and then it hit me. I sent my wife to her sister's house and even after the heat came on ,she stayed. Hahahaha.
NY cold is different than Adirondack cold (VERY much like Canadian cold)
Cool idea gracias
They make your little bottles with vertical valves so you attach heaters and lights !! 👍👍👍
I use the buddy heater for short term , a few hours , but after that I move to the larger heat supply of a generator gas or solar dependent on weather.
The Dewalt version has a fan and USB chargers. The fan option is huge if outside or need to heat a good size area
I refill the non refillable 1 lb green cylinders. I take the tare weight of the container and then fill 1 lb of propane in the cylinder. It's really simple if one knows what they're doing. I do plan on getting the 5 lb tank. I refill the one pounders from a 20 or 30 pound tank. We live in a rented mobile home. There is no furnace here. So I use the Mr. Heater Buddy in each room.
The Grizzly in my bus and the Mr Heater for back up😁👍Also great impression of Russell Brand in your other vid...You have massive skills my friend!😂😆
A standard US size milk crate and a 20# tank works fine. Bonus, 20# has 4 times the propane and will not freeze up compared to the smaller tank, but will take up more room.
My go to heating source? It is probably a blanket, I live in Arizona. Coldest it has gotten for me this winter was 33 degrees. Right now it is 70 outside.
I like the size of that Ignik, I have a similar sized tank but am not sure if I were try try to refill it if they'd tell me it's expired and they won't refill it.
I bought a couple of the Mr Buddy heaters and have 3 20lb propane tanks, Coleman canisters, the hose to connect the 20lb tanks to the Mr Buddy, the adapter to refill the Coleman canisters from the propane tanks, a 2 burner propane stove and other supplies I can't think of right now.
You should try refilling the small propane tanks. It is really not hard to do it safely. Just check them for leaks after filling. I have done it for decades and never had a failure of anykind.
Great video as always!
I picked up an IGnik after your video and then Flame King , from Costco (tank only).
I have a fireplace at home with a back boiler that circulates into the main hot water tank, so we can still have hot showers and underfloor heating... so if we loose grid power, I'm fully stocked with wood.
I recently sorted through my camping/survival kit and my family is covered if we need to bug out on foot, but if we were to bug out in the car, I can see the need for a small generator and a gas canister...
My old man used to take this size of tank with us when we went camping (when I was a kid). It was the perfect size…