Gear + supplies
products we recommend
Practical gear for go-bags, stay-kits, vehicles, and homes, grouped so you can build one section at a time. *None of these links are affiliate links.
see things we recommendWater + hydration
- Aquamira Water Treatment Drops, 1 ozChlorine dioxide drops that treat up to 30 gallons of water
- Aquatabs 49mg Water Purification Tablets, 50 PackTablets that treat up to 2 liters of water each, no filter needed
- Hydro Flask 32oz Water BottleInsulated stainless bottle you can also use as a pot
- Hydro Flask Standard Mouth with Sport Cap, 21 ozDurable insulated steel bottle with a sport cap
- Katadyn Micropur MP1 Purification TabletsChlorine dioxide purification tablets
- LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter StrawCompact personal emergency water filter
- Potable Aqua Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification TabletsTablets that purify one liter of water each
- Ready America 5 Gallon Water ContainerFive-gallon container for storing drinking water
- Ready America 55 Gallon Water Barrel PackageDrum package for large-scale home water storage
- Ready America Water CarrierCarrier for storing and transporting water
- Sawyer Mini Water Filtration SystemPortable water filter for emergency kits
- Survivor Filter Collapsible CanteensCollapsible 1-liter canteens that pack flat
Power + charging
- Anker 100W USB-C Car ChargerFast charging for phones and laptops from a vehicle
- Anker 633 Magnetic Wireless Battery BankMagnetic power bank with a foldable stand
- Anker 737 Power Bank24,000mAh large-capacity portable charger
- Belkin BoostCharge Plus 10K10,000mAh power bank with built-in cables
- Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000W Dual Fuel Inverter GeneratorQuiet gas or propane generator with remote start and a CO safety shutoff, for home backup
Lighting
- Black Diamond Spot 400 HeadlampBright hands-free headlamp
- Long-Burning Emergency CandlesUnscented extended-burn candles
- NEBO USB-C Rechargeable HeadlampHands-free light for outages and evacuations
- Skyfire 2,000 Lumen FlashlightRechargeable, water-resistant backup flashlight
- ThruNite Archer 2A C FlashlightRuns on a rechargeable battery or two AAs
Medical + protection
- 3M 8511 N95 Cool Flow Valve RespiratorDisposable N95 respirator with a cool-flow valve
- Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .9Waterproof 4-person first aid kit
- Be Smart Get Prepared First Aid Kit50 person, 250 pieces
- CBRN MaskFull-face respirator with a filter for severe air hazards
- DeWalt Concealer Safety GogglesSealed goggles that keep out dust and smoke
- First Aid Only 298 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit298-piece all-purpose first aid kit
- Jase Medical ProductsEmergency medication and medical preparedness products
- My Medic TFAK Trauma First Aid KitTrauma kit that includes a tourniquet
- N95 MasksIndividually wrapped high-filtration masks for smoke and dust
- Potassium Iodide Tablets130mg tablets for radiological emergencies
- R95 Face MaskR95 certified face mask
- Stop the Bleed KitIndividual bleeding-control kit with a tourniquet
- Warrior Kid Medic Triangular BandageCotton triangular bandage for slings and wound wraps
Hygiene + sanitation
- 42 Gallon Contractor BagsHeavy-duty bags for waste and debris cleanup
- 5 Gallon Buckets, 3 PackStorage buckets that double as an emergency toilet
- Compostable Bags for a Bucket ToiletBiodegradable liner bags for waste
- Cora The Easy-Does-It CupBeginner-friendly menstrual cup
- Pee Conch Portable FunnelFoldable reusable urination funnel
- PeeBuddy Female Urination DeviceDisposable pee funnels
- Purell Advanced Hand SanitizerTravel-size hand sanitizer
- Seventh Generation Free & Clear WipesUnscented wipes for cleaning up without water
- Tampax PearlApplicator tampons
- Tampax PureOrganic applicator tampons
- Tinkle Belle Female Urination DeviceReusable pee funnel
- Toilet Lid for a 5 Gallon BucketSnap-on seat that turns a bucket into a toilet
- Tushy Travel BidetCollapsible bidet for sheltering or evacuation
Tools + utility
- 3 Pack Museum Gel, Wax, and PuttyGel, wax, and putty that secure breakables to surfaces during shaking
- 6 Mil Plastic SheetingSeals broken windows, doors, and vents
- Custom Leathercraft 124 Flex Grip WorkRight GlovesWork gloves for debris and cleanup
- Gas + Water Shut Off ToolShuts off utilities after an earthquake or gas leak
- Gerber Suspension NXT 15-in-1 MultitoolCompact multi-tool with spring-loaded pliers
- Heavy-Duty Duct TapeWaterproof tape for repairs and sealing
- Home Vent TapeSeals vents against smoke and ember intrusion
- Leatherman Skeletool CXLightweight multi-tool with pliers and a knife
- Shappy 4-Way Utility Cabinet KeysFor water meters and utility panels, 2 pack
- Titan SurvivorCordParacord with built-in fire tinder and fishing line
Cooking + heating
- 120/240V Immersion Water HeaterCompact travel water heater
- 12V Immersion Water HeaterHeats water from a vehicle outlet
- 1LB Propane Cylinders, 6 PackPre-filled fuel for a stay-kit stove
- Camp Stove Hose Connector for a BBQ TankRuns a camp stove off a 20lb propane tank
- Portable Camp StoveWindblocking stove with automatic ignition and a case
- Solo Stove Lite Wood Burning StoveLightweight stove that burns twigs, no fuel canister needed
Emergency Food
- Augason Farms 2 Week Meal SupplyDehydrated two-week emergency food supply
- Backpackers Pantry Drunken NoodlesFreeze-dried noodle meal for go-bags
- Backpackers Pantry Fettuccini AlfredoFreeze-dried pasta meal with chicken
- Backpackers Pantry Katmandu CurryVegan and gluten-free freeze-dried meal
- Backpackers Pantry Pad ThaiVegan and gluten-free freeze-dried meal
- Clif BarEnergy bars for calories on the move
- Divina Dolmas Stuffed Grape LeavesShelf-stable ready-to-eat food that needs no cooking
- Nutrient Survival Vitamin Powdered MilkFreeze-dried fortified milk powder with a long shelf life
Communications
- AM/FM Shortwave Radio with NOAA Weather AlertRechargeable Bluetooth portable radio
- BAOFENG UV-5G Plus GMRS Handheld RadioTwo-way radio with NOAA weather receiving
- Heltec MeshPocket Meshtastic Radio + Power BankMesh radio combined with a battery bank
- MaxTalker FRS Walkie TalkiesRechargeable short-range radios with a flashlight
- Midland ER210 Weather RadioCrank weather radio with NOAA alerts and a flashlight
- SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000 Meshtastic RadioPocket mesh radio for off-grid text messaging
- Shoreline Marine Emergency Survival WhistlePealess emergency whistle
Documents + security
Auto readiness
- Fix-A-Flat Tire InflatorTemporary flat-tire sealant and inflator
- Jump Starter with Air CompressorPortable battery jump starter and tire inflator
- smosun Safehammer Car Escape ToolGlass breaker and seatbelt cutter
- Tire Puncture Repair KitUniversal plug kit for cars and motorcycles
- Vehicle Tow StrapNylon recovery strap for towing
Fire + air safety
- Bic LighterCheap and reliable; pack several
- Earthquake Gas Shutoff ValveAutomatically shuts gas off during shaking
- Fire BlanketsSmothers kitchen and small household fires
- Home Fire ExtinguisherMulti-purpose extinguisher for home and garage
- LEVOIT HEPA Air PurifierFilters wildfire smoke and indoor pollutants
- Stormproof Waterproof MatchesWindproof matches in a watertight floating case
- UCO Titan Stormproof Match KitWindproof, waterproof matches in a sealed case
Bags + shelter
- 5.11 Rush72 BackpackPremium 55-liter emergency backpack
- ECOOPRO Warm Weather Sleeping BagLightweight waterproof sleeping bag with a compression sack
- G4Free 50L Hiking BackpackInexpensive 50-liter go-bag backpack
- Hannibal Tactical 65L Duffle BagLarge water-resistant duffle that converts to a backpack
- Survive Outdoors Thermal BivvyEmergency bivvy that works as a sleeping bag
- Titan Emergency Survival BlanketLightweight mylar emergency blanket
- UST Survival Blanket 2.0Heavy-duty, reusable emergency blanket