Preppars PING!!
Hat tip to wyokostur for the heads up!
Thanks, Kartographer.
I had originally became a prepper, when I was a single woman with dogs and Hurricane Andrew struck. I saw those poor people in the shelters and I heard that dogs were not allowed to stay. So, as God was my witness, I would always provide for me and mine, I took up camping again as an adult. I traded in the Audi 5000 for a new roomy Isuzu Trooper (which I still own and use regularly) and me and the dogs practiced roughing it.
I researched tents for a few hours just now and have settled on the one below for inside the house should power go off. I noticed as I read the dimensions of tents and the customer comments that the companies are stretching the number of people they say are appropriate for a tent. Evidently, you are supposed to stack people on top of each other to get that many in.
The one I chose is 9’x7’ with height of 50 inches. I can easily accommodate a 9x7 tent in the house. It says this tent will accommodate 4 people. Well, I would only use it for two so there should be adequate room in the tent to move around a bit. This tent will help keep people warm.
This is from Walmart on line ($39) Fast setup:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/36779515
Now, I'm deciding on two fold up single cots to be used inside the tent and two single size inflatable mattresses. If you are older, don't think you will be comfy on your house floor to sleep. I want to be off the floor and have some cushion underneath me. With a cot, I have a seat and could stay there during the day without much discomfort, only leaving for food and bathroom.
Thanks for the ping. I’ve been looking at various designs for a small carriage house with a root cellar/basement area and an outdoor kitchen for BBQ get togathers. Very interesting links and information here.