what I used during Sandy

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Posted: 11/8/2012 6:40:27 AM EDT

This is a list of much used gear during my week with no power in NYC.

Multitool
Flashlights (assorted)
Generator
Gas cans/funnels
Butane stove
Propane BBQ
Lighters
Matches
G19
870 with SF light
4 Bassett hounds
MREs
Cooler
Bottled water and stored water in jugs.
Oil radiator heater
Ramen soup
Pocket knife
Cordless drill
car inverter
Batteries (assorted)

Having this stuff prior to the storm made my life a hell of alot easier. So if you don't have any of this, get it.

Posted: 11/8/2012 6:46:47 AM EDT

[#1]

You used your G19 and 870?

Posted: 11/8/2012 6:49:33 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
You used your G19 and 870?

Yes I did I had both with me at all times. Thus using them....

Posted: 11/8/2012 6:50:27 AM EDT

[#3]

Yeah...I do not want to know what you USED the hounds for...?

Posted: 11/8/2012 7:00:19 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
You used your G19 and 870?

Gotta take care of those pesky looters

Posted: 11/8/2012 7:01:06 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

Yeah...I do not want to know what you USED the hounds for...?

Sex of course. What do you use your hounds for weirdo?

Posted: 11/8/2012 7:09:33 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Yeah...I do not want to know what you USED the hounds for...?

You stick them under the covers at night. They will keep you toasty warm. I do the same with my Dachshunds. That is what you meant OP, right? Right? Ummm....I don't want to know.

Posted: 11/8/2012 7:17:57 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Yeah...I do not want to know what you USED the hounds for...?

You stick them under the covers at night. They will keep you toasty warm. I do the same with my Dachshunds. That is what you meant OP, right? Right? Ummm....I don't want to know.

Yes that's it warmth sure...

Posted: 11/8/2012 7:24:11 AM EDT

[#8]

How much fuel did you go through?

Posted: 11/8/2012 7:28:22 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
How much fuel did you go through?

20 gals for the Genny give or take but I was rationing and mainly ran it at night

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Posted: 11/8/2012 1:39:03 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Yeah...I do not want to know what you USED the hounds for...?

You stick them under the covers at night. They will keep you toasty warm. I do the same with my Dachshunds. That is what you meant OP, right? Right? Ummm....I don't want to know.

Yes that's it warmth sure...

Seems at least a few folks know where "Three Dog Night" got their name.

Posted: 11/8/2012 3:21:50 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Yeah...I do not want to know what you USED the hounds for...?

You stick them under the covers at night. They will keep you toasty warm. I do the same with my Dachshunds. That is what you meant OP, right? Right? Ummm....I don't want to know.

Yes that's it warmth sure...

Seems at least a few folks know where "Three Dog Night" got their name.

Learned something new, again.

Posted: 11/8/2012 3:46:27 PM EDT

[#12]

How much water you go through? Mainly drinking or cooking?

Posted: 11/8/2012 4:02:04 PM EDT

[#13]

Glad you made it though okay NYC-M4

Did you have any security issues or prying eyes staring lovingly at your generator?

Posted: 11/8/2012 4:21:06 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Yeah...I do not want to know what you USED the hounds for...?

Sex of course. What do you use your hounds for weirdo?

Have you met DK-Prof?

Posted: 11/8/2012 4:48:00 PM EDT

[#15]

Those dogs are little kibble powered heaters to keep your room warm while you sleep.

Posted: 11/8/2012 4:48:43 PM EDT

[#16]

A whole new reason to stock up on gas

link

Posted: 11/8/2012 5:18:31 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
How much water you go through? Mainly drinking or cooking?

Luckily we had running water. Prior to the storm I had 40 gals stored-

Posted: 11/8/2012 5:20:46 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
Glad you made it though okay NYC-M4

Did you have any security issues or prying eyes staring lovingly at your generator?

We had a couple of cars broken into and a home invasion around the corner. The hounds kept goblins away. I was also walking around with my 870 in my yard at night. I had the gennychained to an iron fence.

Posted: 11/8/2012 6:55:50 PM EDT

[#19]

Was there anything that made you say, "Damn I wish I would have stocked more of this."

Posted: 11/9/2012 12:30:21 AM EDT

[#20]

Im 95 north of you just in CT. If shit gets too weird let me know. we are G19 and dog friendly lol plus gas is much easier to come by up this way if you need any let me know.

BTW what are you using your portable oil radiator for if you have a generator on hand? Why not hook up your furnace?

Posted: 11/9/2012 1:48:26 AM EDT

[#21]

Warmth for what?

Posted: 11/9/2012 4:26:24 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Im 95 north of you just in CT. If shit gets too weird let me know. we are G19 and dog friendly lol plus gas is much easier to come by up this way if you need any let me know.

BTW what are you using your portable oil radiator for if you have a generator on hand? Why not hook up your furnace?

Why convert gas to electric and back to heat? Little buddy heaters work far more efficiently. I think the OP should check them out.

Posted: 11/9/2012 4:30:44 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Was there anything that made you say, "Damn I wish I would have stocked more of this."

Gas. I had some stored but I will stock more.Its difficult though my house is small and all I have is a shed I bought a deck box with a lock but its not going to prevent theft.

Posted: 11/9/2012 4:32:10 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Im 95 north of you just in CT. If shit gets too weird let me know. we are G19 and dog friendly lol plus gas is much easier to come by up this way if you need any let me know.

BTW what are you using your portable oil radiator for if you have a generator on hand? Why not hook up your furnace?

I agree BUT Im a moron with tools and I wouldve blown myself up. And finding someone to come in right now is a bit tough. Im also looking to sell my house so Im not really looking to starting projects.

Posted: 11/9/2012 4:33:03 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Im 95 north of you just in CT. If shit gets too weird let me know. we are G19 and dog friendly lol plus gas is much easier to come by up this way if you need any let me know.

BTW what are you using your portable oil radiator for if you have a generator on hand? Why not hook up your furnace?

Why convert gas to electric and back to heat? Little buddy heaters work far more efficiently. I think the OP should check them out.

I have a lil Buddy up in my BOL but I couldnt get it due to the gas shortage. Stores here are out of everything.

Posted: 11/9/2012 4:34:13 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
Im 95 north of you just in CT. If shit gets too weird let me know. we are G19 and dog friendly lol plus gas is much easier to come by up this way if you need any let me know.

BTW what are you using your portable oil radiator for if you have a generator on hand? Why not hook up your furnace?

Thank you for the offer I apprecite it.

Posted: 11/9/2012 5:02:26 AM EDT

[#27]

Know this.

Despite being uncomfortable & inconvenienced (to say the least), YOU WERE PREPARED!

You put yourself light years ahead of your neighbors.

Well done. You have my admiration.

Posted: 11/9/2012 5:24:02 AM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Im 95 north of you just in CT. If shit gets too weird let me know. we are G19 and dog friendly lol plus gas is much easier to come by up this way if you need any let me know.

BTW what are you using your portable oil radiator for if you have a generator on hand? Why not hook up your furnace?

Why convert gas to electric and back to heat? Little buddy heaters work far more efficiently. I think the OP should check them out.

I have a lil Buddy up in my BOL but I couldnt get it due to the gas shortage. Stores here are out of everything.

Interesting lesson right there.

Posted: 11/9/2012 11:42:52 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Yeah...I do not want to know what you USED the hounds for...?

You stick them under the covers at night. They will keep you toasty warm. I do the same with my Dachshunds. That is what you meant OP, right? Right? Ummm....I don't want to know.

Furnance!

Posted: 11/11/2012 10:53:16 AM EDT

[#30]

Thank you for the list I'm just getting started in the prep mindset but seeing things you actually used really helps to get a starting point and then go to the bigger less often used things

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