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Tents indoors to stay warm (Energy crisis + winter bills) (aussie.zone)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/frugal@aussie.zone

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As per title. I really hope it doesn’t get to this but with the energy crisis I figured this is probably relevant again.

Kmart and Big W have cheap options. Please leave some for the homeless! But if you’re really struggling tents can be had as cheaply as $13 with the next rank up being $39.

It goes without saying, please be careful about heating inside your tent. All of the warnings about fire hazards and carbon monoxide apply. Stay safe.

https://www.businessinsider.com/cold-korean-families-moving-tents-2013-1

https://severeweathersurvival.com/camping-out-indoors/

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[–] worhui@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Small electric heating pads, like for cramps or back pain work really well to warm up small areas like sleeping bags or tents. They are pretty light on energy use.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 0 points 4 months ago

Hot water bottles too. You can even make a cuppa before bed and pour the rest into a hottie to keep you warm overnight.

Or fill up a thermos if you have one. Herbal tea or even just hot water should be fine to drink after brushing teeth for the night