When the weather forecast warned of a “storm of the century” - a 2,000 mile ice storm with crippling infrastructure failure and single-digit temperatures - I saw more than danger… I saw a reality check.
In this video, I create a realistic winter survival scenario: running off the road during a major ice storm and being forced to shelter outside the vehicle. Because relying on your car for heat and shelter isn’t always an option - and self-rescue may be your only plan.
I cover critical considerations:
• Why staying in your vehicle can be a bad idea
• Shelter options when the ground is cold, wet, and unforgiving
• Hammock camping vs ground insulation in winter
• How to stay warm without a fire
• Gear, mindset, and small tricks that make a huge difference
I chose to hammock camp in an improvised tarp shelter to stay off the ground and avoid heat loss through conduction. The storm hit hard, and I filmed the entire experience.
This isn’t theory. This isn’t comfort camping.
This is preparedness, and why it matters.
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