Objective

72 hours of basic comfort and safety when mains power is out.

Loadout (must-have)

• LED lantern — area light, long runtime. Get one
• Headlamp — hands-free. Get one
• Power bank (20,000 mAh+) — 2–3 phone charges. Get one
• Solar panel (foldable 20–28W) — tops up power bank. Get one
• Emergency radio — AM/FM/NOAA + crank. Get one
• Water filter — if supply quality is uncertain. Get one
• Thermal blankets (x2) — body heat retention. Get one
• Earplugs — sleep anywhere. Get them

Food & Water

• Store 9L water per person (3L/day). Jerry can or bottles. Container
• No-cook shelf-stable food (3 days). Add can opener. Opener

Nice-to-have

• USB-C thumb drive — docs, offline maps. Get one
• EDC light — pocket torch backup. Get one
• Mini first-aid kit — cuts, meds. Get one

Notes

Keep everything in one clearly labeled bin. Test the lanterns monthly. Rotate food every 6–12 months.