Interesting to see how ya’ll across the pond are preparing. I found your statement about 12 hrs compared to our 72. I believe that your basic knowledge is a great start for anyone who hasn’t thought about it yet. Good job, keep it up! From Ohio USA.

Invest in some outdoor solar lights which can be put on a windowsill in the daytime and used on an evening. Those sml micro lights on a copper wire work in low light too. I use some in my bathroom so I don't need to put big light on in the night..

Consider getting a radio which has solar, battery and wind-up recharging. I have one which has all of those options plus a flashlight at one end, and an orange flashing light for emergencies at the other. It cost me £25 online and is very sturdy. In your first aid kit include the following dressings: Bactigras and Inadine. These will help to avoid infections. It is best to get both kinds because Inadine contains iodine and not everybody can tolerate iodine on an open wound. For weeping wounds get a calcium alginate dressing such as Kallostat or Cutiderm. These will help stop wounds from weeping excessive moisture which may inhibit wounds healing. Ensure that you have some micropore or silicone tape because not everybody can tolerate ordinary plasters. Also include some Neosporin as a topical antibiotic option. The aim is, wherever possible, to avoid wound infections. As an alternative to gas-powered burners consider gel burners. Luminaire brand has solid fuel canisters which last six hours. A pack of six costs around 20 pounds. There is nothing that can go wrong with the gel burners. There is no mechanism that can fail or gas canisters that can fail. All you need is the gel canister, the little stove to drop it into and a box of matches. We have two Coglan folding camping stoves. They are made of solid steel and can hold a heavy saucepan. The gel fuel comes in a tin with a screw-on lid. Take the lid off, slide it into the front of your Coglan, close the door and away you go. The fuel is solid and inert until you light it. The Coglans we have are about 7 inches square and 6 inches deep. The construction ensures that the flame is protected from wind. They cost about a tenner each. You can get yourself set up with two stoves and 36 hours of cooking time for under £40.

Many thanks for creating this video, it's most appreciated.

Tea light heater. Put a tea light or 3 in an ikea cutlery holder, stainless steel with lots of holes in. Put a teracotta plant pot over it. Gentle radiant heat.

Love it when I hear about prepping from here in the uk. Subbed, cheers mate

Even though there are events happening in the world, the emphasis on minor emergencies is what is important and definitely what people should focus on to begin with. In the past, I have had to evacuate my house, for 24 hours, due to a wildfire near my neighborhood. I received a reverse emergency call and was given 30 minutes to gather my children, pets, and important items. In a panic, I was flinging things in my car that I felt were important and neglected some things that were really important to me (important papers, photos, etc). I now have a go bag with back up photos and important documents. The other scenario that I experience frequently is being without electricity and heat in the midst of a windstorm or winter weather. The longest I have been out was 6 days, and I had to use some of the tools/things you mentioned to get through. As a result of this, I also purchased a heat source (Mr Buddy heater that is propane powered and is safe for indoor use). With climate change, I anticipate more of these type of events than political unrest and the things mentioned in this video will get you through.

Very refreshing to hear this sort of take. People get a bit caught up on the end of the world I think. There are events which are much more likely to happen like flooding, fire, fuel shortages, localised civil unrest, etc. when you'd be glad of a few days' to a few months' worth of supplies. Any more than that probably starts to become a liability, both in day to day life (money, space, time, etc.) and in an emergency scenario (likely to make you a target). Great video mate.

New subscriber here. Thanks for informing. Any people are new to prepping and need to start with basics.

New subscriber here. Love to listen to your clear and concise videos. Excellent comments about water storage which is always a problem because it’s so heavy and bulky. Thanks for the info about plastic milk cartons.

Excellent video!!! Thank you ❤

Another item I use when considering Grid down lighting are battery powered PIR lights or USB charged PIR lights (using a battery bank, much like charging a mobile phone to recharge). These are especially useful around kids and also in critical areas such as hallways, stairways, toilet/bathroom, kitchen, etc. as they turn themselves off, when no movement is detected, so prolonging battery life. On another note, as I have Grandkids living with me, is also have a supply of colouring books, pencils, felt tips, board games, etc. anything to keep kids occupied in a no Grid/Internet scenerio.

Well done 👏 all very informative . Remember too , documents like birth certs , deeds of home ect .... keep in a safe place ready to go , Ziplock storage bags are great to keep dry , clean if you need to leave home unexpectedly . Just subscribed to you're channel . Best wish from Ireland .

I recently started fasting for health reasons. So fast for two days break have a meal then fast etc. I'm now in my second month. The health benefits have been fantastic. It's not a problem so long as you can fill up with water. The other thing I did was I started to dehydrate food. If you add preservative and seal in a mylar bag it can last for ten years. I'm not that hardcore. Plus dehydrated food takes up a quarter of the space so you can store a lot more and it weighs 80 to 90 percent less. I also use something known as thermal cooking or passive cooking. You get you food and bring it to a rolling simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. You transfer the food to a pre heated vacuum flask and leave it to cook in it's own heat. After two to three hours it's cooked. This is an age old method and saves loads of energy and is handy if you are forced to travel. You can still have hot food on the go.

Great video, nice seeing another UK prepper.

Please, folks, have a backup can opener just in case. You dont wanna find out, at the worst time, that tools can and will break.

Nice and down to earth 👍

I would add a simple get home/overnight bag to your car, you may not be at home when a major problem occurs, bad weather etc whilst at work can prevent you being able to drive home. Good walking boots, waterproof coat, bottle of water, small snack, power bank and cable for phone etc.

6L British Berkefeld currently £130 on Amazon. Good tip on warming the gas, thanks.

you can get LED candles which are operated by batteries, they look like normal decorative church candles and there is no fire risk.....just an idea, would also get refillable lighters and a couple of cans of lighter gas...

Love this video. Sensible advice. I didn’t know about the milk cartons, thanks for that. Just a suggestion, It might be worth having some surface wipes too, to keep areas sanitised if water becomes a premium.

best thing for rice is those vacuum bags you use for clothes

Top video once again. On torches went into b&m they have a energizer 1000lumen chargeable torch 18650 battery (common now) for a tenner 5 modes on it. Bought 3 of them just to update and freshen preps. Camping stove 👏👏 always over looked in the UK I feel for a bug in prep some how I think people assume the cookers will be working regardless haha

Lithium batteries are fierce. Stay away. Do not put your lithium battery between you are your exit.

Dakt, water , Beams and Rice first. Them you can get trinkets! As for torches and things well, I think most households have those!

Great basic needs video new sub 👍

You got a subscriber. Sound advice.

Just a generation ago, in most countries this would be regarded as common sense and an integral part of lifestyle. Flats and houses had dedicated pantry rooms, and people used to know how to prepare for winter, how to conserve and/or can fruits, berries, vegetables, starches and meats. Now it's labelled as "prepping". By the way, filling up a bathtub is a good way of storing water if you're pressed for time. How safe would it be to practice rainwater-catchment in the UK, especially in London?

Enjoyed the video. Lots of good practical advice.

Loved Dad but he deserted us for the bar n beer. 25 brers avg day for 12 yrs retail thats $140000 he completely changed from how he was when i was 6 till 47. My job was to get groceries n they gave me a list n a check. Id get 3 extra cans a week n hide them. In 1975 there were 7 adults n a 4 yr old living at our house w only Dads 1 A&P pay. Ee eere broke with 4 days to go till Dads next pay he wanted to get a $500 bank loan. Mom said its only 4 days y so much. He said hed carry the money bla bla bla. He wanted it so he vould get more beer n buy his bar family beers m flash it atound like a big shot. Thats when i disclosed the food id stored. Beans potatoes corn meat apple sauce n so on. It daved yhe day He eas livid. So no bank loan. For a month every week hed check the teceipt snd the list n the cans n where if stored it b4. I kept it up 3 a week but hid elsewhere. He said dont evrr do that again n if he knew i did thay hed thrown it out on the street. Please dont drink or smoke or do frugs as every penny u waste isfood from uour familys mouths. Br frugal n Pray

Nice, simple and calm. So many of these "prepper" videos are from crazies like "you need 1000 guns, 6 months worth of food and anti-EMP devices cos they're coming for us!". Nah it's about being a bit sensible. More of us should have a few extra bits and bobs in to help ourselves, our families and our communities out in more challenging times. It's good for self empowerment, and it's good for community resilience. Imagine if "prepping" (in fact, let's ditch that word and call it sensible resilience) had been more commonplace back in March 2020. The crazy shelf-stripping needn't have happened, as there would have been a stronger sense of calm. Be sensible, throw in a bit of logic, with a dash of humour and it'll be all right on the night* * = 72 hours may apply, terms and conditions vary :D Keep up the good work!

Another great UK centric video! Didn’t know that about milk cartons/plastic bottles!

The main problem I have with purchasing to prepare is food and water. Canned food doesn't last forever and in most cases is months until it is considered no longer safe to eat. The other is water. Maybe the video maker is under the illusion that water can safely be stored in plastic containers, but the pthalate levels in the bloodstreams of my peers might suggest otherwise. Metal or glass are the only ideal solutions, but are costly and heavy. Also, a lot of canned goods are lined with plastic, creating the same health concerns.

Those single burner camping stoves you have, all seem to have the problem of freezing up during use and reducing their output and efficiency. I recommend you have 2 or 3 canisters on the go so they can be changed when one freezes up.

Thank you for the video. It's good to know where to start 👍

What kind of craziness is this ? Where's the 300 litre bergan and phased plasma rifle (in the 40 watt range) ??? No, good advice mate, I see someone has mentioned in another comment power banks but as a starter for 10 I think you've pretty much covered it. It doesn't need to be fancy, just stuff that makes your life easier if things get difficult for whatever reason. The other thing I would suggest is if its possible, keep some cash at home, you never know when you need to get somewhere and its a taxi (no car/had a drink/whatever) or just whatever. Thanks for doing the vid, the more that 'get with the program' the better. 👍

Good common-sense advise