When the lights go out, every piece of working gear that you have will give you an advantage when it comes to survival.
The list below is by no means comprehensive, and it doesn’t cover every eventuality, but it’s a great starting place to help you get prepared.
ELECTRONICS PROTECTION
- Faraday Box or Faraday Cage
- Faraday Bags (multiple sizes)
LIGHTING
- Flashlights (small & large) Headlamp
- Chem lights/Glow sticks
- Oil/gas lanterns
- Candles
COOKING
- Portable stove or grill (gas or charcoal)
- Wood or charcoal for charcoal grill
- Propane fuel for gas grill
COMMUNICATIONS
- Walkie-Talkies or 2-way radios
- Solar/Crank weather radio
- Ham radio
DEFENSE/SECURITY
- Solar powered motion sensor lights
- Night vision optics
- Weapon lights
POWER
- Gas powered generator (would require faraday cage to protect)
- Extra batteries (rechargeable if possible)
- Solar panels (portable & stand-alone)
- External battery chargers