THE BUYING GUIDES

Choose with a purpose.

Understand the job, check the fit and buy for a real gap in your plan.

A thoughtfully arranged selection of preparedness equipment

COMPARE THE FIT. FILL A GAP.

Choose backup power

Decide what you need to run before choosing a battery, charger or solar panel.

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Choose emergency water equipment

Stored safe water comes first. Containers and filters solve different problems.

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Choose emergency communications

A broadcast receiver, a two-way radio and a satellite messenger are different tools.

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Build or buy an emergency kit

Use a packaged kit as a starting list, then make it fit your household.

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