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Be ready, not paranoid

You don't need a bunker. Most real disruptions are a few days without power, water pressure, fuel or cell service. This kit covers that, roughly in the order we'd buy it.

Water

FEMA's baseline is one gallon per person per day. Aim for at least three days.

  • Stackable water storage containers

    Fill from the tap now, rotate every six months.

  • Gravity or squeeze water filter

    Turns questionable water into drinking water without power.

Power

The most common disruption by far. Size it to keep phones, a fridge or a CPAP running.

  • Portable power station

    Silent, indoor-safe battery for phones, lights and small appliances.

  • Folding solar panel

    Recharges the power station when the outage drags on.

  • Rechargeable LED lanterns

    Safer than candles, and a lot less drama.

Food

Stock what you already eat, plus a few days of no-cook food.

  • Long-shelf-life meal kits

    Just add water. Good for 10+ years in storage.

  • Manual can opener

    The single most forgotten item in every pantry stockpile.

Communication

When cell towers go down, information gets scarce fast.

  • NOAA weather radio (hand-crank or battery)

    Gets official alerts with no power and no cell signal.

  • Power bank for phones

    Keeps your phone alive through a couple of days of outage.

First aid and documents

The boring stuff that matters most when it matters.

  • Complete first aid kit

    Plus a week of any prescription meds you rely on.

  • Waterproof document pouch

    IDs, insurance papers and some cash in one grab-and-go spot.

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