Learning + Tutorials

Duration: 12 - 24 Hours

Use:

Away From Home Emergencies: Electrical Storm, Tornado, Power Outage, Minor Injury, Biological, Radiological, Chemical, or Terrorist Incident

Must Have Gear:

Flashlights, Cash, Multitool, Knife, Face Mask, Rubber Gloves, Ear-Plugs, Medications, Water Bag, Water Purification Tabs, Signal Mirror and Whistle, USB Drive w/ Important Data

Basic 72-Hour Bug Out Bag List

Duration: 72-Hours to 1-Week

Use:

Short-Notice Evacuation Due To: Flooding, Fire, Hurricane, Tsunami, Earthquake, Nuclear Incidents

Must Have Gear:

Clothing, Water, Medications, Toiletries, Food, Blankets, Pillows, Lighting, Document Backups

Updated on: October 16, 2025

So many of us have become accustomed to having a cheap and nearly unlimited supply of electrical power available to us 24-7 that when a power outage happens, it becomes a disruptive event.

Short term outages of only a few hours or so are usually easy enough to handle, but what if the power doesn't come back for days, or weeks?

There are plenty of things you can do ahead of time to ensure that you can cope with an extended power outage without a majorly detrimental impact on your way of life.