I have a Truck camper with plenty of solar, have already gone days, could go weeks. Seriously, if you want to be prepared get a camper, large or small. Fill the roof with solar panels, as much space as you can on the roof or money you can afford. Get some good LiFePO batteries 200 Ah is reasonable and a good MPPT solar charger. As long as there is a little sun or even light I could run my little propane furnace until my propane runs out. Even if there is no sun I can charge with my Truck and the alternator as long as the diesel tank can run it. 35 gallons could charge the batteries for weeks probably. Additionally with the 3000 watt inverter I can run anything including my air conditioner. That would certainly would be a non-essential luxury though in a time of crisis. With some extra tanks of propane and mild weather I could go months.
Last winter we went 3 days. My record is three weeks after a windstorm a few years ago. You learn pretty quickly to be prepared and realize how many things you didn't think of like having extra water to flush the toilet if you're on well water and don't have a generator big enough to operate your well pump
Last year went two weeks without power due to ice storm I found out I was extremely unprepared. Now I have back up,on the backups. And several fall back plans.
5 days in July here I Michigan, I am currently working toward putting in a wood stove. I am fully aware what my POS Gov and president are going to do. Can’t kill us one way they’ll do it another.
So on Christmas eve of last year, our power went out and stayed out until the 26th. Luckily we had a generator and other gear to keep us afloat. But it was crazy. We were freezing cold.
But, my family and I had gear. Warm clothes, headlamps, some well insulated gloves, canned/dried goods, etc.
It opened my eyes to how quickly things can happen and without warning. Get gear that you don't have to use electricity for.
I have a Truck camper with plenty of solar, have already gone days, could go weeks. Seriously, if you want to be prepared get a camper, large or small. Fill the roof with solar panels, as much space as you can on the roof or money you can afford. Get some good LiFePO batteries 200 Ah is reasonable and a good MPPT solar charger. As long as there is a little sun or even light I could run my little propane furnace until my propane runs out. Even if there is no sun I can charge with my Truck and the alternator as long as the diesel tank can run it. 35 gallons could charge the batteries for weeks probably. Additionally with the 3000 watt inverter I can run anything including my air conditioner. That would certainly would be a non-essential luxury though in a time of crisis. With some extra tanks of propane and mild weather I could go months.
Last winter we went 3 days. My record is three weeks after a windstorm a few years ago. You learn pretty quickly to be prepared and realize how many things you didn't think of like having extra water to flush the toilet if you're on well water and don't have a generator big enough to operate your well pump
Very relevant:
https://raconteurreport.blogspot.com/2021/10/something-to-occupy-your-mind-on-lazy.html
Last year went two weeks without power due to ice storm I found out I was extremely unprepared. Now I have back up,on the backups. And several fall back plans.
5 days in July here I Michigan, I am currently working toward putting in a wood stove. I am fully aware what my POS Gov and president are going to do. Can’t kill us one way they’ll do it another.
Two weeks, in Feb, winter and snow so it was negative 10 outside at night. Power plant blew out and it took two weeks to fix/restore.
Usually lose power for a day here and there every winter when heavy snow/winds with downed lines.
Mr buddy heaters and melting snow for water on giant propane burner/5gallon stainless steel pot was fun.
The cold ass showers sucked though. Old lady was doing sponge baths with warmed water as she couldn't handle the pure ice cold water hah.
Generator and fuel is a must.
So on Christmas eve of last year, our power went out and stayed out until the 26th. Luckily we had a generator and other gear to keep us afloat. But it was crazy. We were freezing cold.
But, my family and I had gear. Warm clothes, headlamps, some well insulated gloves, canned/dried goods, etc.
It opened my eyes to how quickly things can happen and without warning. Get gear that you don't have to use electricity for.
If it's a shared well ya'll should go in on a shared cistern.
yes yes and yes