Simple and practical tools to stay prepared — without fear or excess.
Preparedness doesn’t need to be expensive or extreme.
Here are the tools I personally recommend for a simple home emergency setup.
Not required — just useful.
Essentials
- Water containers
- Flashlight / lantern
- Battery radio
Power & Lighting
- Rechargeable power banks
- Solar chargers
- LED lanterns
Communication
- Hand-crank radios
- NOAA / Weather radios
Medical / First Aid
- First aid kits
- Wound care basics
Hygiene
- Wet wipes
- Trash bags
- Gloves
Budget Starter Kits
- Under $50
- Under $100