We're bugging in

[hatidua]

Keep warm: Depending on how you heat your home/apartment, a really warm sleeping bag isn't a bad thing to have. If your method of heating went down in February during one of our cold snaps, it would be pretty nice to crawl into a -40* bag. Good sub-zero down bags aren't cheap but will last a LONG time if properly cared for.

Keep cool: I've used these (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...6#.UijbEEIiKIU) for weeks on end in 90* heat/humidity when the power was out and they work really well (you need one per person and use it close to your head when sleeping). They are intended for people who live on sailboats but work very well anywhere you need them. The previous version had foam rubber blades so if you stuck your finger in them while you slept it was no big deal. I'm sure they've kept that in mind with this version. At 300 hours per set of batteries, it's good for a solid five weeks of 8hr nights.

[Irving]

In addition to the sleeping bag, sectioning off rooms with sheets will help keep body heat to a smaller space. Take this to one more level by setting up a tent in your living room.

[zzzippper]

Renting a house, no back yard, unfinished basement, everything is electric.

Renting an apartment or home. Basement? Gas or electric stove?

[zzzippper]

Thanks, the fans look great. I hadn't considered sleeping bags assuming we would still have our beds. I've re-thought storing propane. I haven't used it in years because I was overseas and now I remember that they have safety pressure release if there is a fire.

Keep warm: Depending on how you heat your home/apartment, a really warm sleeping bag isn't a bad thing to have. If your method of heating went down in February during one of our cold snaps, it would be pretty nice to crawl into a -40* bag. Good sub-zero down bags aren't cheap but will last a LONG time if properly cared for.

Keep cool: I've used these (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...6#.UijbEEIiKIU) for weeks on end in 90* heat/humidity when the power was out and they work really well (you need one per person and use it close to your head when sleeping). They are intended for people who live on sailboats but work very well anywhere you need them. The previous version had foam rubber blades so if you stuck your finger in them while you slept it was no big deal. I'm sure they've kept that in mind with this version. At 300 hours per set of batteries, it's good for a solid five weeks of 8hr nights.

[Irving]

If the basement has a window, you could pretty easily plumb in a barrel stove down there and run the chimney pipe through a window sized sheet of durarock. Get the barrel set up and ready, and just stand it up in the corner so your landlord doesn't think you're using it.

[Great-Kazoo]

Its just me and my wife, she doesn't drive but does work. If the SHIF in an apocalyptic way we're screwed, we have nowhere to go and no way to get there (props to Smokey and the Bandit). We're prepping for a seven day minimum at home. We have a gallon of water each for seven days and two large bottles of Gatorade per day. We have canned food for three meals a day for seven days. Nothing needs to be cooked. Eating straight from the can nothing needs to be washed which conserves water. I still need a chemical toilet and glow sticks. The best case scenario in case of a blizzard or other natural disaster is that we are both at home. Worst case is we are both at work and I have to get her and come home. Any comments? Anything I'm over looking?

Is your wife a shooter? If not she needs to have a comfort level with driving, AND basics of hand, shot or long gun. I'd lean towards a 20ga pump.
I understand you are prepping for 7 days. However, You are way under stocked on food, not enough meds, or water. Your next problem is AURORA. The metro area will be over run with the FSA dead beats, gang bangers and other newly converted predators.
Come day 7 you will be hemmed in by the opposing team, making your evac that less possible. IF you have other like minded folks in your area, i suggest a get together and game plan that gives you strength in numbers.
Regarding your current vehicle. IF it gets that bad weather wise, you will not be the only one unable to move.

Get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Buck...et+toilet+seat

- a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot

-and one of those HUGE rolls of garbage bags at Costco. Bag individual incidents. Chemical toilets tend to be less 'fresh' than advertised...

Too much money.
THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE AND WHAT YOU / EVERYONE NEEDS. You store 12 rolls of TP inside the bucket and 5 bags. the rest goes in what ever else toiletries you take. Wally world carries them.
http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Produ.../dp/B000FIAPXO

http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Produ...ef=pd_sim_sg_1

[zzzippper]

I see your points but it smashes my plan to conserve water by not having to wash any dishes.

Cheap cook stove and lantern would make all the difference in your scenario. No need to eat out of cans or use glowsticks IMHO. Those methods are for real SHTF.
I keep several 20 pound propane tanks and a Mr. Buddy heater for heat in case of power failure.

[zzzippper]

She can shoot a .22LR pistol well enough. She's had driving lessons but she's terrifying...maybe that would be perfect in a BO scenario! Though we are not old we live in a senior community, the average age must be 70. They are only a possible drain, not contributors. Zombies could even see this neighborhood as easy pickings.

Is your wife a shooter? If not she needs to have a comfort level with driving, AND basics of hand, shot or long gun. I'd lean towards a 20ga pump.
I understand you are prepping for 7 days. However, You are way under stocked on food, not enough meds, or water. Your next problem is AURORA. The metro area will be over run with the FSA dead beats, gang bangers and other newly converted predators.
Come day 7 you will be hemmed in by the opposing team, making your evac that less possible. IF you have other like minded folks in your area, i suggest a get together and game plan that gives you strength in numbers.
Regarding your current vehicle. IF it gets that bad weather wise, you will not be the only one unable to move.




Too much money.
THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE AND WHAT YOU / EVERYONE NEEDS. You store 12 rolls of TP inside the bucket and 5 bags. the rest goes in what ever else toiletries you take. Wally world carries them.
http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Produ.../dp/B000FIAPXO

http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Produ...ef=pd_sim_sg_1

[hatidua]

I see your points but it smashes my plan to conserve water by not having to wash any dishes.

-environmental issues aside, what about paper plates and bowls? Trust me on this: if you ever have to deal with an honest to goodness natural disaster, you will have plenty of time on your hands. Washing a few dishes or coping with disposing of paper plates/bowls will not debilitate you.

Take the time and drive out to Longmont to buy a few 16gl water barrels (larger than that become difficult to move). They are not expensive, and there's no harm whatsoever in having a little extra water on hand.

[Great-Kazoo]

-environmental issues aside, what about paper plates and bowls? Trust me on this: if you ever have to deal with an honest to goodness natural disaster, you will have plenty of time on your hands. Washing a few dishes or coping with disposing of paper plates/bowls will not debilitate you.

Take the time and drive out to Longmont to buy a few 16gl water barrels (larger than that become difficult to move). They are not expensive, and there's no harm whatsoever in having a little extra water on hand.

This, plus it makes nice kindling, for your hobo stove.