Our Recommended Emergency Gear.
This page isn’t about hype or gimmicks. It’s about solid, practical gear that will help you and your family make it through the first 72 hours of an emergency — the toughest part.
Everything below is grounded in common preparedness recommendations used by disaster experts and everyday preppers alike.
How to Use This Page
Before you scroll down and buy everything in sight, a few ground rules:
These are recommended tools — not “must-have tomorrow or else tools.”
Start with the basics: water, food, and light, then expand.
Gear alone won’t save you; skills, planning, and practice matter too.
I only recommend items I would put in my own kit or personally trust.
Some links below are affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, it doesn’t cost you anything extra — but it does help support the work I do here so I can keep putting out useful, practical advice.
How to Use This Page
Before you scroll down and buy everything in sight, a few ground rules:
These are recommended tools — not “must-have tomorrow or else tools.”
Start with the basics: water, food, and light, then expand.
Gear alone won’t save you; skills, planning, and practice matter too.
I only recommend items I would put in my own kit or personally trust.
Some links below are affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, it doesn’t cost you anything extra — but it does help support the work I do here so I can keep putting out useful, practical advice.
Essential Gear for Your Kit
💧 Water & Hydration
🍕 Emergency Food
Augason Farms 72-Hour 1-Person Emergency Food Supply Kit
Why it matters:
Emergency food is useless without water. You’ll always want a reliable supply of both food and water that lasts.
What I like about it: Long shelf life, easy preparation, and compact — a beginner-friendly way to get started before you build out bigger storage.
📻 Radio & Communication
Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather Radio
Why it matters: Staying informed during a power outage or storm is critical — especially weather alerts from NOAA and emergency broadcasts.
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What I like about it: Solar, hand-crank, or rechargeable power keeps you connected without relying on the grid.
🔦 Lighting
Braun 1800 Lumen Rechargeable Waterproof Tactical LED Flashlight
Why it matters: Light is one of the first things people lose when the power goes out — and it’s essential for safety and comfort.
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What I like about it: Bright, rugged, rechargeable — built to take a beating.
🔋 Portable Power
Anker 20000 mAh Power Bank
Why it matters: Your phone may be your lifeline during an emergency — for communication, navigation, and information.
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What I like about it: High capacity, reliable build, and it can charge multiple devices at once.
🧰 Multi-Tool
Leatherman Wave Plus Multi Tool
Why it matters: One tool with a dozen functions beats a pocket full of single-purpose gadgets when you’re under stress.
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What I like about it: Tough, versatile, and built to last — from cutting to fixing, you’ll use it over and over.
🚑 First Aid
Compact Field First Aid Kit
Why it matters: Injuries happen, even in small emergencies. A good first aid kit lets you treat minor wounds without a trip to urgent care.
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What I like about it: Compact but well-equipped — perfect for a bug-out bag or stay-home kit.
What to Consider Next
Your personal gear needs will vary based on climate, family size, pets, and special medical needs. Some folks also invest in:
a headlamp (for hands-free light)
backup solar panel for power banks
water purification tablets or gravity filters
extra warm clothing
hygiene and sanitation supplies
All of these are mentioned in reputable prepper checklists and emergency supply guidance.
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Final Tip
Gear is a tool — not a substitute for preparation.
Training yourself and your family on how to use this gear — and practicing your plan — is what gives you real confidence when things go sideways.
Stay steady and prepared.
— Martin
The Down-to-Earth Prepper
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