Our pick
Bedsure sherpa fleece throw, 150 × 200 cm
Big and warm enough to wrap up in.
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If the power is off in winter, the heating usually is too. Be Ready adds warm clothing to the list.
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What you need
Blankets or sleeping bags
For staying warm if the heating is off.
Our pick
MalloMe 3 to 4 season sleeping bag
Indoors, nothing fancier is needed.
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Exclusivo Mezcla large fleece throw
Lighter, and cheap enough to get one each.
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Layers, hats and thick socks.
Pick one room
Sweden’s emergency advice says to pick one room and keep it warm. We’d add: close the doors, draw the curtains and get everyone in there.
Don't: use a gas or paraffin heater, barbecue or camping stove indoors to keep warm. They give off carbon monoxide.
What to look for
- A blanket or sleeping bag for each person
- A sleeping bag comfort rating around 5°C is plenty indoors
- Hats, thick socks and layers you already own
What we'd skip
- Electric blankets and heated throws. They need the power you haven't got.
- Anything with "arctic" or "expedition" in the name. You're in the living room.