This is my UPDATED "Oh Sh!t the Power is out Starter Kit". Everything I am listing is something I have personally used and tested. It might not be top of the line but it all works very well on a budget. Let me know if you have questions or if I missed an item you personally want.

Golabs R300 Power Station. My Mother has one, at my recommendation, that she took for a two week "camping" event called Pennsic. Google it, it is really awesome. She used this power station to recharge her iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and a few small battery packs during these two weeks. It was at full charge when she started and didn't recharge it once. When she got home it was still at 26%. You can easily go up in size and get "better" solar generators, I personally like EcoFlow and BougeRV products but that is my experience and opinion.

These Camping Lanterns are great for emergency light. They can be recharged via USB or the Solar Panels on them. Cheap and safer than candles.

I have a thing for Flashlights, so sue me. I have some very high-end/expensive flashlights but I also recognize that having access to a cheap and reliable flashlight is important. Even though the GearLight S1050 is almost always under $17 for TWO of them....you cannot get better until you hit the $35-$40 range, in my opinion. I personally have around 10 of these just to be able to give away or barter for. Whenever someone tells me they don't have a flashlight, I just give them one of these and tell them to never be without a flashlight again. GearLight also makes some really nice Headlamps that make it handsfree.

KITWLEMEN Camping Fan/Light is a combination fan and light. Everyone needs a fan during the Summer but this can also be used in the tent setup I suggest below to help circulate hot air from a heater. Battery powered and will last awhile. They have a newer bigger one but I haven't personally tested it. I assume it's great but that's your choice.

Midland ER310 Emergency Radio should be in every home as far as I'm concerned. I literally give them as House Warming Gifts. It can be powered by several different ways and does AM/FM/NOAA. If an Emergency alert is going out NOAA is the best way for them to push it to the masses.

If the power goes out and you think it will be out for longer than 12 hours, I would set up and fill a bathtub with a WaterBob. The only downside to these is that they are supposed to be a "one and done" and not stored and reused since they can easily grow mold if you do. It is your call on when and what you do with them but having 100 gallons of potable water in an emergency is a big deal. If you have the space in the basement, I use these WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Tanks. They are expensive, but will outlast you. A middle man between the WaterBob and 55 Gallon Tank are Water Bricks.

Speaking of water, if you want a purifier then I highly recommend the Survivor Filter Pro X Series. It can run off of USB or AA batteries. It is one of the only filters of its kind that filter down to 0.01 microns, so it will even remove viruses. Most people will mention filters like the Sawyer but that only gets down to 0.10 microns. So the Survivor Filter Pro is literally 10 times better.

Campy Gear Propane Heater/Stove or Mr. Heater Big Buddy is perfect for emergency heat. For some reason the largest Campy Gear Heater is not available and my link defaults to the next size down. Keep that in mind. If you get a Mr. Heater Big Buddy then do yourself a favor and get the Adaptor hose with regulator and quick disconnect. Do yourself a favor and get a Propane Tank Gauge so you know how much fuel you have left.

Recently I have tested out the new kid on the block, the Heat Hog. The only major difference between it and the Big Buddy is really the fact that it can tilt upwards. This is actually a big deal and makes it easier for the heat to hit you directly. The other difference is that you can purchase spare parts for it. The Prepper in me actually loves this. Things break with use, that is just how it goes. I would rather be able to fix it instead of buying a new unit and especially being able to fix it if getting a new one isn't an option.

Even though all of these Propane Heaters are Indoor Safe, it never hurts to be extra safe and use a Carbon Monoxide Detector with it. I highly recommend using Lithium AA Batteries with it so you can use it and remove the batteries when in storage without worry about battery drain. If you want rechargeable Lithium Battery, my personal favorite are the Kratax Brand.

If you're in a situation where you need to use the propane heater but need it to last as long as possible, not wasting the heat on the whole Apartment/House, then setting up a Basic Tent will create a microclimate. This will help conserve heat. For sleeping bags, I have tried a ton. I highly recommend the Kodiak Canvas Brand. Yes, these are $200+ sleeping bags but they WILL keep you warm and comfortable. Buy once, cry once.

For cooking, you have a couple of options. First, I really like the GS-3400P Dual Fuel Stove. It's ability to use both Butane and Propane make it adaptable to your needs. It even uses the same 1lb Green Propane Cans as the heaters mentioned. Second, is the VESTA Heater & Stove that uses chaffing fuel to run. Yes, it will boil water EVENTUALLY and it will heat up a small space a bit. I wouldn't personally rely on it as a main heat source but it is a good backup for a backup. It does a better job at cooking in my opinion. If even a small propane heater or cook top isn't an option, this is the way to go.

To store everything you could simply use any Rubbermaid style tote. I personally like these MTM Ammo Crates. They are solid, able to take a hit without caring and I have them stacked up four high in my basement.

Let's talk about Number 1 and Number 2. If the power goes out, the average water treatment facility has 72 hours of fuel to keep everything moving. Yes they are priority for fuel but if they stop getting it, things get nasty very quickly. If you can no longer use the toilet in your home, you will want a backup. I personally have a Luggable Loo, Compostable Toilet Bags, [Wipe Tabs](https://www.amazon.com/WYSI-WW500-500-Expandable-Wipe/dp/B00636P7MQ/ and Eco Gel. I am sure any version of these products will work just fine, but trust me when I say that you want them on hand.

Speaking of keeping "clean", taking a regular shower is important but not everyone will have that option. Keeping clean is the number one way to prevent diseases. So I highly recommend having at least a few packs of Biodegradable Wet Wipes. Make sure they are biodegradable so you can literally put them in a hole in the ground and walk away from it.

Again, I have personally tested each item on my list and picked it for a reason. This list is always growing and eventually new things will be added. If I missed a specific item you really want, feel free to ask.