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AA batteries, 24-pack
Feeds the lantern and radio. Match the size to your gear.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringAmazon Basics AA alkaline, 20-pack~$9.99 · Amazon20 count, not 24.
Trail-TestedDuracell Coppertop AA, 24-count~$20.37 · Amazon
Top ShelfEnergizer Ultimate Lithium AA, 24-pack~$41.00 · Amazon
AA/AAA batteries, 4-pack (match your gear)
Spares for the lamp, lantern, and radio.
72-hour kit: Trail-Ready (×2)
ShoestringAmazon Basics AA alkaline, 8-pack~$6.49 (2 per pack) · AmazonMatch AA/AAA to the lamp.
Trail-TestedEnergizer MAX AA, 4-count~$4.97 · Amazon
Top ShelfEnergizer Ultimate Lithium AA, 4-pack~$11.84 · Amazon20-yr storage, works in cold.
AA/AAA batteries, 4-pack (match your lamp)
One set in the lamp and one spare set.
72-hour kit: Starter (×2)
ShoestringAmazon Basics AAA alkaline, 20-count~$12.49 (5 per pack) · AmazonAAA, to match the Starter headlamp.
Trail-TestedEnergizer MAX AAA, 8-pack~$9.69 (2 per pack) · AmazonAAA, to match the Starter headlamp.
Top ShelfEnergizer Ultimate Lithium AAA, 8-pack~$15.99 (2 per pack) · AmazonLighter, and better in the cold.
Foldable USB solar panel, 20-30 W
Recharges the power bank, phone, and batteries in sunlight.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
How to use it: Headlamps, Batteries, Solar Charging, and Faraday Storage
ShoestringBigBlue SolarPowa 20 foldable solar charger, 21 W, USB~$39.99 · Amazon
Trail-TestedBigBlue 28 W foldable solar charger, USB-A/USB-C~$63.72 · Amazon
Top ShelfAnker SOLIX PS30 foldable solar panel, 30 W~$79.99 · Amazon
LED camp lantern (battery)
Room light for evenings without power.
72-hour kit: Trail-Ready · Fully Loaded
How to use it: Headlamps, Batteries, Solar Charging, and Faraday Storage · Sleep and Morale When the Power's Out
ShoestringOzark Trail LED lantern, 1000 lumens~$9.97 · Walmart
Trail-TestedEnergizer WeatheReady PRO-360 LED lantern~$19.40 · Amazon
Top ShelfGoal Zero Lighthouse Micro Charge (USB rechargeable, USB out)~$39.95 · Amazon
LED headlamp
Hands-free light for outages and night travel.
72-hour kit: Starter · Trail-Ready
How to use it: Headlamps, Batteries, Solar Charging, and Faraday Storage · Shutting Off Gas, Water, and Power · Sleep and Morale When the Power's Out · Wildfire Go-Plan: Evacuation Quick Steps
ShoestringOzark Trail LED 100-lumen headlamp, 3 AAA included~$5.44 · Walmart
Trail-TestedEnergizer Vision HD+ LED headlamp~$14.99 · Amazon
Top ShelfBlack Diamond Spot 400 headlamp (AAA)~$47.88 · Amazon
Power bank, 20,000 mAh
Several full phone charges.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
How to use it: Headlamps, Batteries, Solar Charging, and Faraday Storage · Using Your Winter Car Kit (and What to Do If You're Stranded) · Wildfire Go-Plan: Evacuation Quick Steps
Shoestringonn. 20,000 mAh power bank, 20 W~$17.88 · Walmart
Trail-TestedINIU 20,000 mAh 22.5 W power bank~$27.99 · Amazon
Top ShelfAnker Zolo 20,000 mAh 30 W with built-in USB-C~$37.99 · Amazon
Rechargeable AA/AAA batteries + charger
Recharge cells for the lamp and radio instead of buying more.
72-hour kit: Trail-Ready · Fully Loaded
How to use it: GMRS Radio Basics for Families · Headlamps, Batteries, Solar Charging, and Faraday Storage
ShoestringEBL rechargeable AAA batteries with charger~$12.99 check size · AmazonSize options vary. Trail-TestedAmazon Basics 8-bay USB charger with rechargeable AA/AAA~$31.34 check size · AmazonSize options vary. Top ShelfPanasonic eneloop charger pack with 4 AA~$28.99 · AmazonWall charger; add eneloop AAA for AAA lamps.
Rechargeable LED headlamp (USB)
Brighter, and it charges from the power bank.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
How to use it: Headlamps, Batteries, Solar Charging, and Faraday Storage
ShoestringOzark Trail 1000-lumen rechargeable focusing headlamp~$19.96 · Walmart
Trail-TestedEnergizer Vision rechargeable LED headlamp~$26.98 · Amazon
Top ShelfBlack Diamond Spot 400-R rechargeable headlamp~$57.88 · Amazon
AA batteries, 8-pack
Spares for radios that take AAs.
Role add-on: Lookout (Comms)
How to use it: GMRS Radio Basics for Families
ShoestringAmazon Basics AA alkaline, 8-pack~$6.49 · Amazon
Trail-TestedDuracell Coppertop AA, 8-pack~$9.73 · Walmart
Top ShelfEnergizer Ultimate Lithium AA, 8-pack~$19.99 · Amazon
Bright headlamp with red-light mode
Night watch without blinding yourself.
Role add-on: Scout (Navigation & Security)
How to use it: Headlamps, Batteries, Solar Charging, and Faraday Storage · Map and Compass Basics
ShoestringOzark Trail 300-lumen 3xAAA headlamp~$11.97 check size · Walmart Trail-TestedEnergizer Vision HD+ LED headlamp~$14.99 check size · AmazonConfirm the red-light mode on the listing. Top ShelfBlack Diamond Storm 450 headlamp~$54.88 · Amazon
Faraday bag for spare electronics (radio, power bank, headlamp)
Blocks wireless signals to what's inside and keeps spares together and dry, per the maker.
Role add-on: Lookout (Comms)
How to use it: Headlamps, Batteries, Solar Charging, and Faraday Storage
ShoestringNo-name brand Faraday bags, large, 5-pack (tablets/laptops)~$24.69 check size (5 per pack) · Amazon Trail-TestedMission Darkness non-window Faraday bag for tablets~$55.00 · Amazon
Top ShelfSLNT Faraday backpack, 20 L waterproof~$249.95 · Amazon
USB wall charger + charging cables
Tops up phones, radios, and the power bank whenever there's an outlet.
Role add-on: Lookout (Comms)
ShoestringGeneric 5-port USB wall charger with USB-C cables~$6.99 · Amazon
Trail-TestedAnker 20W USB-C wall charger~$16.99 · AmazonAdd a 3-in-1 cable (USB-C, Lightning, micro-USB).
Top ShelfAnker 45W USB-C wall charger, 2-pack~$29.99 (2 per pack) · Amazon
