Gear + supplies
products I 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 I recommendWater + hydration
- Arrowhead 2.5 Gallon Drinking WaterStored drinking water for a stay-kit
- Hydro Flask 32oz Water BottleInsulated stainless bottle you can also use as a pot
- LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter StrawCompact personal emergency water filter
- Sawyer Mini Water Filtration SystemPortable water filter for emergency kits
Power + charging
Lighting
Medical + protection
- 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
- 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
- Stop the Bleed KitIndividual bleeding-control kit with a tourniquet
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
- Mrs. Meyer's Hand SanitizerAntibacterial sanitizer for kits and bags
- Pee Conch Portable FunnelFoldable reusable urination 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
- 6 Mil Plastic SheetingSeals broken windows, doors, and vents
- 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
- Shappy 4-Way Utility Cabinet KeysFor water meters and utility panels, 2 pack
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
Food storage
- 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
- Mountain House 22 Servings Gluten FreeGluten-free freeze-dried meal kit
- Mountain House 30 Servings Meal KitFreeze-dried expedition meal supply
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
- SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000 Meshtastic RadioPocket mesh radio for off-grid text messaging
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