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A natural disaster or other emergency can happen to anyone, at any time. Are you prepared?
Harry Sawyers, who edits Wirecutter’s extensive emergency-preparedness coverage, walks us through the supplies everyone should have on hand to stay comfortable and safe—regardless of the emergency. We break down a basic supply kit that won’t break the bank—you may already own many of these items—and that should help in the face of a power outage, minor flooding, or more-serious disasters.
Plus, Harry introduces us to the wild world of folding hand saws, solar floating lanterns, and weather radios.
Products we recommend
- Best rigid water container: Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7-Gallon
- Best flashlight: ThruNite Archer 2A V3
- Best floating solar lantern: LuminAid Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern
- Best weather radio: Midland ER310
- Best portable solar charger: BigBlue 28W USB Solar Charger
- Best multi-tool: Leatherman Skeletool CX
- Folding saws Harry likes: Silky Pocketboy 130 mm Folding Saw Medium Teeth 340-13, Silky Professional BIGBOY Folding Saw 360mm Large Teeth (354-36), Silky Zubat Curved Hand Saw 270mm Large Teeth (270-27)
- Harry’s favorite recent purchase: Aquatabs
