Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Inspired by the Texas Blizzard of 2021, or Winter Storm Uri, as well as a power outage I endured earlier this winter, I decided to fire off a video sharing some basic prepping concepts and equipment. This is not at all a comprehensive guide of anything that anyone "should" do. It's simply what I did do, how it's worked out for me, and why I did it the way I did.

0:00 Intro
2:32 The Basics
3:41 Heat Phase 1
4:50 Water Phase 1
6:03 Heat Phase 2
7:51 Power Generation Phase 1
9:49 Water Phase 2
11:29 Water Phase 3
12:57 Power Generation Phase 2 / Methodology

Stuff Links (affiliated):
Kerosene Heatert ► amzn.to/2Nxi9s0
Kerosene Jug (appears to be made from the Blitz molds, which I have a video about) ► amzn.to/3uxHPoU
Propane Heater ► amzn.to/3aRJzkW
Exactly my CO2 Detector ► amzn.to/3srw69x
Affordable Generator ► amzn.to/3kvwJvZ
Camping Stove ► amzn.to/3aQamhE
12v 500w Pure Sine Wave Inverter ► amzn.to/3aRViQr

Video Links:
Propane Reddy Heater: Max's Tool Reviews!
youtu.be/1NSyiVmzxDM

Ryobi Cordless Power Inverter, 18v-to-110v 150W, Part 2; Max's Tool Reviews!
youtu.be/MWa9aV7JHq0

Want to contact me? maxwelhse@gmail.com