Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Seniors

appalachiablue

(43,929 posts) Mon Feb 2, 2026, 10:35 AM 15 hrs ago

🕯 How To Stay Warm If The Power Goes Out! Essentials

Last edited Mon Feb 2, 2026, 01:04 PM - Edit history (1)

Solo In the Woods. ✏ More Info in Comments.

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

🕯 How To Stay Warm If The Power Goes Out! Essentials (Original Post) appalachiablue 15 hrs ago OP

It astonishes me that people don't know that small space warmth. intheflow 12 hrs ago #1

Tx for posting. Small space warmth is common sense, canopy beds were used in medieval times. appalachiablue 10 hrs ago #2

intheflow

(30,062 posts)

1. It astonishes me that people don't know that small space warmth.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 01:40 PM

12 hrs ago

It’s a much more recent than the cave dwellers she cited. Just think about Victorian canopy beds. Nowadays canopy beds are strictly decorative, but you may remember Ebenezer Scrooge’s bed had drapes, suspended from a canopy frame. That was to keep warm during sleep. And of course, the same principle is demonstrated with people who climb Everest, with tiny nylon tents.

appalachiablue

(43,929 posts)

2. Tx for posting. Small space warmth is common sense, canopy beds were used in medieval times.