Why You Need This
With electrical grids failing due to cyberattacks and severe weather storms with increasing frequency, it’s prudent to be prepared with the right tools to keep your home humming and secure during an outage. A generator for your home’s essential utilities is an immediate requirement for all. This will also ensure your WiFi keeps running, thereby enabling your battery-powered video doorbell camera to continue to operate.
Honda: Portable Generator
739
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$1,129.00
Why We Recommend It
- It’s versatile and user-friendly.
- Has an App that allows users to control the generator from their phone.
- It continuously monitors carbon monoxide (CO) levels.
- The very quiet (~48 decibels) operating noise level.
BEST FOR
- People with small homes and those who need power on the go.
Kiluckey: Portable Solar Charger
6,734
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$46.99
Why We Recommend it
- It’s light, compact, and can charge a smartphone 8–10 times.
- The battery bank can be charged with solar or electrical power.
- Also ready for adventures with a rugged design and a built-in LED flashlight.
- Able to charge two devices simultaneously.
BEST FOR
- Adventure seekers.
Best Looking Design
Arlo: Wireless HD Video Doorbell
3,804
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$199.99
Why We Recommend It
- Sleek design meets function with the Arlo.
- Enhanced AI human detection to prevent dogs from triggering alerts to your mobile.
- Offers customized detection zones and 2-way voice.
- No hardwiring or hubs.
BEST FOR
- Using in a baby's bedroom as it has a way better video quality than the average baby monitor.
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Additional Details:
- The 180-day battery life is not as good as advertised
- Requires a subscription plan for full feature functionality
- Optional angled mount for customizable camera view
“Reviewers recommend Arlo’s cameras for their stellar video quality and ease of installation, as all but the indoor camera are completely wire-free.”
Oct 13, 2021
UCO Candle Lantern
3,332
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$26.46
What we love
- It’s a timeless light source that doesn’t require batteries or charging.
- The three candles included each burn for up to three hours.
- It’s collapsible so you can easily take it on the go.
Best for
- People who go camping or backpacking.
- It’s a timeless light source that doesn’t require batteries or charging.
Emergency Water Storage
$185.99
Why We Recommend It
- The sleek and sturdy 30-gallon design ensures that you’ll have enough water for drinking, cleaning, bathing, and cooking.
- It comes with a hand pump, mouth adapters, and extension tubes for convenient access to the water in multiple scenarios.
Best for
- Families who live in hot areas and would need a lot of water for an extended emergency situation.