The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies
By Wirecutter
Augason Farms 55-Gallon Water Storage Barrel
"Our pick: The best water container for more than two people"
First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit
"Our pick: The best general-use first-aid kit"
Adventure Medical Kits Sportsman 400
"Our pick: The best first aid kit for more-advanced care"
3M 8511 N95 Cool Flow Valve Particulate Respirator
"Our pick: The best disposable respirator"
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer
"Our pick: The best hand sanitizer"
Husky Contractor Clean-Up Bags (50-Count)
"Our pick: The best garbage bags"
UST 60-Day Duro Lantern
"Our pick: The best tabletop lantern"
Black Diamond Spot 350
"Our pick: The best headlamp"
The Friendly Swede Emergency Easy-Grip Fire Starter
"Our pick: The best fire-starter tool"
Instafire Fire Starter
"Our pick: The best fire starter"
Honda EU2200i
"Our pick: The best generator"
Midland ER310
"Our pick: Tough, dynamic, and portable"
Bestek 300W Power Inverter
"Our pick: The best power inverter for cars"
BigBlue 28W USB Solar Charger
"Our pick: The best portable solar charger"
Duracell Quantum Alkaline AA Batteries
"Our pick: The best disposable batteries"
No-Spill 2½ Gallon Can
"Our pick: The best gas can"
SurvivalKitsOnline On-Duty Emergency Gas and Water Shutoff 4-in-1 Tool
"Our pick: The best gas shut-off tool"
Leatherman Skeletool CX
"Our pick: The best multi-tool"
Shoreline Marine Emergency Survival Whistle
"Our pick: The best signaling whistle"
Duck Brand MAX Strength Duct Tape
"Our pick: The best duct tape"
Rand McNally EasyFinder
"Our pick: The best road map"
Suunto A-10
"Our pick: The best compass"
Quick Dam Flood Bags
"Our pick: The best sandbags"
First Alert PRO5
"Our pick: The best fire extinguisher"
Iris Clear Weathertight Totes
"Our pick: The best storage container"
Rubbermaid 1191 ActionPacker
"Our pick: A tougher but heavier box"
CLIF Bar
"Our pick: The best energy bar"
3M 8516 N95 Particulate Respirator
"Our pick: The best disposable respirator"
Black Diamond Spot 325
"Our pick: The best headlamp"
Emergency Essentials 115+ Hour Candle
"Our pick: The best emergency candle"
Midland ER210
"Our pick: The best emergency weather radio"
Honda EU2200i
"Our pick: The best gas generator"
Reliance Aqua-Tainer (7 gallons)
"Our pick: Our pick for one or two people"
Datrex Emergency Survival Water Pouch
"Our pick: Our pick"
Hydro Flask 24-Ounce Standard Mouth with BPA Free Flex Cap
"Our pick: Our pick"
CLIF Bar White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
"Our pick: Our pick"
EZ-Duz-It
"Our pick: Our pick"
Adventure Medical Kits Sportsman 300
"Our pick: Our pick"
Husky Contractor Clean-Up Bags (42 gallons)
"Our pick: Our pick"
115 Hour Plus Emergency Candle
"Our pick: Our pick"
Sterno Emergency Candle
"Also great: For outdoor use"
The Friendly Swede Emergency Easy Grip Firestarter
"Our pick: Our pick"
RunningSnail Solar Crank NOAA Weather Radio
"Also great: Budget pick"
Bestek 300W MRI3011J2 Power Inverter
"Our pick: Our pick"
ZMI PowerPack 20000
"Our pick: The best USB power bank for laptops"
Duck Max Strength Duct Tape
"Our pick: Our pick"
Quick Dam Sandless Sandbags
"Our pick: Our pick"