Here's another dark confession: I am practically obsessed with kerosene lanterns, flashlights, bags and packs, carry knives, solar chargers, and batteries. Probably a few other items, too. And I'm not even sure why since I can do without most of those things just fine (especially the higher-tech things), although maybe being able to do without makes me appreciate them even more. I know that's the case with fire-starting.
I have a hard time passing up any of those type things when I see them at a thrift store or yard sale. I mean, I do pass them up, I just don't enjoy doing so.
I can't afford to buy more of things I probably have "enough" of, and with at least one kerosene lamp in every room of the house (and maybe one power outage of any duration in 8+ years) even I can admit I probably don't need another kerosene lantern. In fact, it's been years since I bought one. I'm sure I'm in a similar position with the other things I mentioned, as well.
I never really feel like I have enough of any of those items, but I probably have everything I need, even in case of TEOTWAWKI, since I know not to rely on "stuff". (You can never have enough skills!!)
So I can still understand how people get obsessed with certain things (or non-things).
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We have a lot of power outages in our area due to shortage and many people use these lanterns.
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I keep it simple by always having a pack of candle at home. Very risky to use candles, I know!
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I have packs of candles, too. And lots of lighters and matches.
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That's nice!
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Just to tease you, here's an interesting antique lamp I'm trying to sell: https://www.ebay.com/itm/382541330679
:-)
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Power outages happen here every winter, and sometimes after summer storms. Plus there's the real risk of fires destroying infrastructure at this point. Alternatives for light and heat are a necessity sometimes, even if not often where you are.
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Today I'm sore as I can be from cutting and stacking firewood all day yesterday (yes, I actually do more than write!). Our winters here are usually very disappointing, but if I didn't have an alternate heat source something would happen.
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I'd rather have it and never need it than to need it and not have it.
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