The kit for when the grid drops. A portable power station to keep the phones and fridge running, headlamps and lanterns (not candles), a hand-crank radio, a power bank, and a cooler plan for the fridge. Candles start fires; headlamps do not.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
5Cold Chain
1 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cooler | Capacity45 qt Ice life3 days TypeRotomolded | 1 | $60 | View Shop |
Light & Info
2 items
Power
2 items
Plan Totals$690
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Power station size?
For an outage, 300 to 500 Wh keeps phones, a modem, and lights running for a day or two and tops up a laptop. Bigger (1500 Wh+) runs a fridge; pair with a panel for multi-day.
Headlamps over flashlights?
Yes — a headlamp leaves both hands free to cook, find things, and fix the problem. One per person; they turn a dark, scary house into a manageable one.
Candles?
No — candles are a leading cause of house fires and are useless for actually doing anything. LED lanterns and headlamps are brighter, safer, and last far longer on a charge.
Fridge plan?
Keep it closed (a closed fridge holds temp ~4 hours, a freezer ~24 to 48). Have a cooler and ice ready for the perishables if the outage runs long, and eat the fridge food first.
User Reviews
4.0 / 5.0
Power-outage kit and my NAS share the power-station-and-no-candles gospel — a 500Wh station and headlamps beat candles and fear. Fridge-closed rule is the cold-chain save, agreed.