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Food & Water
Sawyer Mini Water Filter
Pocket filter for treating water on the trail or after storms.
Food & Water
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Simple straw-style filter for personal emergency kits.
Preparedness
Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Radio
NOAA weather alerts plus hand-crank / solar backup power.
Survival Gear
Petzl TIKKA Headlamp
Hands-free light for outages, kits, and night chores.
Survival Gear
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
Brighter headlamp with solid battery life for kits and camps.
EDC
Streamlight MacroStream USB Flashlight
Compact rechargeable light that earns pocket space.
EDC
Leatherman Wave+
Full multitool for everyday fixes and kit redundancy.
Bushcraft & Outdoors
UCO Stormproof Matches
Wind- and water-resistant matches for reliable fire starts.
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Guides in this category
Headlamps and Flashlights for Power Outages: Choosing Reliable Light
How to pick headlamps and flashlights for home outages using Ready.gov kit guidance—hands-free light, spare batteries, and calm lighting habits without fear-driven shopping.