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UK Prepper’s List: Shelter and Warmth

24 March 2022 by UK Prepper Life.
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A tarp shelter set up near a stream to illustrate items needed in a bug out bag

Shelter and warmth is absolutely vital for survival. In very cold weather, your chances of surviving more than three hours with no shelter are slim. For most disaster scenarios, sheltering at home should be your first choice. However, when you have to bug out, or if you are away from home when disaster strikes, there are various options for shelter. This prepper’s list of shelter and warmth covers different choices you have for shelter, as well as clothing for keeping warm and dry.


A photo of a DD 3x3 tarp set up as a shelter between two trees. Shelter is the most important item on this prepper's list.

Tarp

A good tarp can be used to make a variety of different types of shelter, but takes up very little space. Tarps are ideal for keeping in a bug out bag to use whenever shelter is needed. The DD 3×3 Tarp is our favourite tarp shelter as it’s tough, lightweight, waterproof and versatile.

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A DD magic carpet ground sheet

Ground Sheet

If you want a little more protection, add a ground sheet too. This gives you a layer of waterproofing between you and the ground. We like the DD Magic Carpet ground sheet.

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A lightweight 1 person tent

Tent

You may prefer a tent instead of a tarp shelter. A tent can give you a more enclosed shelter than a tarp, but might not be quite as small to fit in your bug out bag. A lightweight 1 person tent offers good protection from the elements though.

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Bivvy Bag

A bivvy bag is another alternative to a tent, or an additional layer of shelter under a tarp. There are two options when choosing a bivvy for your bug out bag. One option is a substantial bivvy, which provides good protection from the elements and is almost a mini tent. The other is a very lightweight emergency bivvy that doesn’t provide as much protection, but takes up very little space.

The Snugpak Stratosphere bivvy bag

The Snugpak Stratosphere is a fairly substantial waterproof bivvy bag. It has two poles that cross over the head section to lift the bivvy bag up, creating a little more space inside.

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The Tact Bivvy 2.0

The Tact Bivvy 2.0 is an extremely lightweight bivvy bag. It doesn’t offer as much protection as the Snugpak Stratosphere, but is smaller and lighter when packed. It is best used with a tarp to provide additional shelter.

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A picture of sleeping bags

Sleeping Bag

Being able to keep warm is important, and a good sleeping bag makes this much easier. A sleeping bag takes up space, but it is worth it to be able to keep warm on a cold night. We recommend a four season sleeping bag so that you can keep warm in any season.

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Waterproof Poncho Tarp

Waterproof Clothing

Keeping dry is really important to preserving warmth. A good waterproof coat and pair of waterproof trousers will keep you warm and dry.

A great waterproof option for your bug out bag is a waterproof poncho. It takes up little space in your bag, and can also cover you and your bag when it’s raining. This one doubles up as a tarp too, so you can use it to provide shelter.

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A down jacket

Warm Clothing

Warm clothing is a fairly obvious item on a prepper’s list for shelter warmth. You need warm clothing if you have to bug out in cold weather, or if you’re stranded away from home. Mae sure you have some spare warm clothing in your car in case you get stuck.

Down jackets are the best for retaining body heat. The down provides an excellent insulation layer, retaining your body heat inside. In wet or windy weather, they work best with a waterproof layer over the top to block wind and stop water getting in.

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A picture of a man wearing thermal base layers

Thermal Underwear Or Base Layer

Thermal base layers give you an additional layer of insulation under your clothes. Wearing a thermal base layer under your clothes will keep you much warmer, and help you survive cold weather.

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Socks

Preppers can never have too many socks. Good socks can help you stay warm, as well as keeping your feet comfortable if you have to travel on foot. Look for thermal socks for extra warmth.

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