Ready for the next outage

Guides to backup power, radios and the gear that keeps a household running when the grid doesn’t.

What you’ll find here

Predicament Measures covers the practical side of emergency preparedness: how much power a fridge really needs, which radio keeps working when cell towers don’t, and what belongs in a first aid kit. Each guide compares published specifications and what owners report, in plain terms.

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Emergency PowerBackup power for outages: what to run, for how long, and how to size it.Inverter GeneratorsQuiet portable generators: wattage, fuel, noise and safe placement.Power StationsBattery power stations for outages and camping: capacity, outputs and recharging.Off-Grid SolarSolar panels and kits for cabins, sheds and backup charging.Ham RadioAmateur radio gear for staying in touch when phones go down.First Aid KitsWhat a home, car or bug-out first aid kit should contain.

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