13 Walmart Items Preppers Are Quietly Buying Before November 5 (All Under $2!)

On Sunday, November 1st, the clocks fall back an hour, and across much of the country it will be dark before dinner. That's right around when the first cold snap, the first windstorm, and the first power flicker tend to arrive. In this video, I count down 13 cheap items that cover the small, ordinary problems of a first winter outage, from a clear emergency poncho to a plain notebook that matters most when your phone goes dark. Prices vary by store, so check your own price tags. Most of these usually cost a few dollars or less. I also cover where to store everything, how to test it all in 30 minutes, the mistakes to avoid, and a simple three-week buying plan. THE 13 ITEMS: 13. Clear emergency poncho 12. Petroleum jelly 11. Hydrogen peroxide (and why not to use it on cuts) 10. Bouillon cubes 9. Unscented tea light candles (and safer alternatives) 8. Duct tape 7. Parboiled rice 6. Instant oats 5. Hand warmers 4. Emergency blanket 3. A gallon of water 2. Mini headlamp 1. A composition notebook ALSO COVERED: Where to put everything, a 30-minute test, common mistakes, and a three-week plan. WATCH NEXT: First hour of a winter power outage: 38 items to stockpile for a winter power outage: 15 winter survival items not to buy: QUESTION FOR YOU: Which three items on this list are you missing right now? And what's the first thing you'd write in that notebook? Tell me in the comments. WHAT'S NEXT: Tell me in the comments what you want covered next: a long shelf life food plan, water, or lighting. Subscribe so you don't miss it. SOURCES: Mayo Clinic first aid guidance for cuts and scrapes; USDA and FoodSafety.gov guidance on food safety during power outages; National Fire Protection Association and American Red Cross guidance on candles and flashlights; American Red Cross emergency kit list; Ready.gov emergency water guidance; National Weather Service winter vehicle guidance; National Institute on Aging guidance on cold homes and hypothermia; Texas Department of State Health Services report on the February 2021 winter storm. IMPORTANT: This video is general information, not medical or professional safety advice. Follow every product's instructions, check expiration dates, and ask your doctor or pharmacist about your own health, medications, and any product you use near your face or skin. Open flames carry fire risk, and burning fuel can produce carbon monoxide. Never use a camp stove or any fuel-burning appliance inside a home, garage, tent, or vehicle. If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning or hypothermia, get to fresh air or warmth if you can and call 911. This channel is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Walmart Inc. or any store or brand mentioned. Walmart is a trademark of Walmart Inc. I'm Dale Kessler. This channel is about practical, realistic preparedness for ordinary people: calm planning, clear information, and no hype. #WinterPrep #BudgetPrepping #PowerOutage #Prepping