Wednesday: 28 November 2018

Welcome Preppers and Survivalists,

SUV and Travel Trailer (ca 2010)
photograph by
brewbook

Currently
Here in these United States, some parts of the country are experiencing blizzard conditions, snow with 40 mph winds, or clear but very cold.

In other words, ...

You are going to need shelter to protect your family.


Improvised
Ha, Ha, Ha, ...

What did you expect?

Link:
YouTube: DetectingMetal - Low Budget Pickup Truck Cap Camper Build
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BSMvuAWWwI

YouTube: The Homeless Firefighter - Stealth Truck Camper Build: Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKxPnrG4IRA

YouTube: Bill Howard - Pickup Camper Shell Setup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4QsvwMXFx0

YouTube: The Nomedic - The Best Damn DIY Truck Camper Set Up You'll See
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbbJVd8Dw70

YouTube: Brian Daigneault - The perfect camping setup for the back of your truck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xth67kye0eA

YouTube: Mile30 Adventures - How To Winter Car Camp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYiVlYTVyFk

YouTube: Habitat for Happiness - Canada Road Trip: Homemade Truck Camper + What We Packed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKLXqcgYp1E

YouTube: Eli Peterson - Home Made Camper Van Build
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-F-h8zMcJE


Trailers
A step up from a pickup camper is to purchase a travel trailer. Needless to say, ...


Buildings
Another method of providing shelter for you and your family after an event is to purchase or build an outbuilding. During so-called good times, you can use it for storage. For bad times, you and your family can use it for shelter.

However, ...

If you purchase a prefab building, you have to deal with the limitations built into the building from the manufacturer.

While, ...

If you build the building yourself, you and your family can develop teamwork, a sense of accomplishment, and add upgrades such as insulation, double pane windows, and a wood stove vent.

Link:
YouTube: Viking Preparedness - Tale of WOE! Do NOT buy a shed from Lowes/Home Depot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS-CvmYf9F4