Power outage

Lights out. Essentials within reach.

Put a light where you will look for it, keep your contact plan on paper and check your backup supplies before the power goes.

Studio illustration of the black folding camp lantern
Studio illustration. Check the product page for the exact variant and included items.
Think through the first steps

The first 72 hours start with a plan.

Use this as a planning outline. Follow current local instructions during an emergency; the stages are not a countdown or an all-clear.

Hour 0–1

Find the essentials

  • Bring your prepared light and written household plan within reach.
  • Check official local updates using the channels available to you.
Hour 1–24

Use backup equipment safely

  • Keep generators and fuel-burning cooking equipment outdoors and away from doors, windows and vents.
  • Review your household's food, water, temperature and medical-device needs.
Day 2–3

Review your supplies

  • Check on household members and follow local restoration and safety advice.
  • Make a list of used supplies to replace when services return.

What this gear will not do

A small charger or lantern cannot power your home. Runtime and charging performance depend on the exact product and conditions. These items are not a backup power plan for essential medical equipment.

Fill the gaps in your plan

Gear for the job.

Choose only what fits your situation. Products are sold individually unless a kit's contents say otherwise.

Solar Folding Camp Lantern — black variant, studio illustration

Solar Folding Camp Lantern

Solar Folding Camp Lantern

$33.99
Studio view of Tactical Zoom Flashlight on a warm neutral background

Tactical Zoom Flashlight

Tactical Zoom Flashlight

$33.99
Rechargeable Hanging Camp Light

Rechargeable Hanging Camp Light

Rechargeable Hanging Camp Light

$18.99
Rechargeable COB Headlamp

Rechargeable COB Headlamp

Rechargeable COB Headlamp

$31.99
Studio view of Mylar Blanket 4-Pack on a warm neutral background

Mylar Blanket 4-Pack

Mylar Blanket 4-Pack

$18.99
Studio view of Envelope Sleeping Bag on a warm neutral background

Envelope Sleeping Bag

Envelope Sleeping Bag

$99.99
Studio view of MOLLE Admin Pouch 2-Pack on a warm neutral background

MOLLE Admin Pouch 2-Pack

MOLLE Admin Pouch 2-Pack

$29.99
Ready-made kitFamily Blackout Kit contents: Solar Folding Camp Lantern

Family Blackout Kit

Family Blackout Kit

$92.99
A ready-made starting point

Family Blackout Kit

Review the kit's exact contents before choosing. Food, drinking water, medicines and personal essentials must be planned separately.

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$100.00 away from a free mylar blanket 4-pack

free mylar blanket 4-pack at $100
free US shipping at $149
free metal field compass at $149
free rescue signal mirror at $200

Before you choose.

Does the kit contain food, water or medicines?

Read the kit's exact contents on its product page. Add your household's food, water, medicines and personal essentials separately.

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