Something to think about now that it's hurricane season...

[KjAthena]

yes that would be me too...time for a vape emergency kit

 

[ZNinja]

I have a goal zero Sherpa 50 power pack and solar panel with inverter. I will also be getting another generator before this winter. Mine scattered during the last 3 day outtage. I also have a big 12v battery and inverter that is backup for my security cams in case I lose power. Another handy tool is one of those jumper packs for car batteries. I have one of those that has a USB port. Lots of options these days.

 

[bnrkwest]

Great idea to be prepared! Maybe have some disposables on hand too, Flings are cheap and sealed in a plastic wrapper, would be great for emergencies. bnrk

 

[div]

Last camping trip was frustrating, couldn't keep my spinner charged enough in the car(as we reached our destination) , so I was determined to find a charger power pack, I did want solar- but reviews are discouraging and cost more than I thought. I did find this: https://www.fasttech.com/p/1353702
It works good, and will take care of my cell, spinners, mp3...etc.

 

[amplitude]

Last camping trip was frustrating, couldn't keep my spinner charged enough in the car(as we reached our destination) , so I was determined to find a charger power pack, I did want solar- but reviews are discouraging and cost more than I thought. I did find this: https://www.fasttech.com/p/1353702
It works good, and will take care of my cell, spinners, mp3...etc.

Nice! I guess I understand the... independence of having solar? But it just takes so long doesn't it? Or am I being ignorant? Plus you're depending on having sunlight, which in a weather emergency, might not be all that available!

 

[amplitude]

Great idea to be prepared! Maybe have some disposables on hand too, Flings are cheap and sealed in a plastic wrapper, would be great for emergencies. bnrk

Good point! Although like my fashion sense... I have become something of a snob when it comes to vaping... hmmm... I guess desperate times call for desperate measures.

 

[Thrasher]

I have a solar powered usb panel and a small single cell charger that runs off usb just for that possibility. charges my phone up nicely also. 2 usb ports and 2 amp output.


http://www.amazon.com/Instapark®-Po...77751812&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=sdolar+charger

http://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-B...erviceUNO/dp/B00DV1RF4E/ref=pd_sim_sbs_misc_7

 

[grandmato5]

I purchased a PowerGen 12000 mah battery pack from Amazon a few months ago and am very happy with it Its nice to know we can easily recharge the cell phones, Kindles, and my ecig batteries when traveling or when those nasty power outages happen

 

[amplitude]

Yeah I just also found out that work is sending me to a conference in San Francisco in October, it's nice knowing I'll have this little unit in my bag while traveling, none of my devices will run out of juice.

 

[Ken_A]

Last camping trip was frustrating, couldn't keep my spinner charged enough in the car(as we reached our destination) , so I was determined to find a charger power pack, I did want solar- but reviews are discouraging and cost more than I thought. I did find this: https://www.fasttech.com/p/1353702
It works good, and will take care of my cell, spinners, mp3...etc.

Since you are a camper... I have a biolite camp stove. It uses the heat from the fire to generate electric to charge devices... Probably be good for power outages too.

 

[KjAthena]

Thanks in my cart for my next purchase a good way to keep the small devices powered up and reasonable on cost and space I love multi taskers

 

[stevegmu]

I have a phobia about losing power. First thing we did after moving to the new house was to get a Generac 36KW natural gas system installed. A lighting strike during a storm the day before yesterday took out a transformer and power to the entire neighborhood for 7 hours- except for our house.

 

[TyPie]

LOL.. indeed... throw in a box of Cheez-Its and I'm set for any emergency.

Or....just find a Dunkin' Donuts up and running on generators, with working electrical outlets and all....which we were lucky to find.

Sandy pounded my area as well. I can be patient and go without power for a while, but no power to the house for 5 days. Much tougher than I imagined in this day and age.
Had the propane grill, a portable power unit / inverter (recharged in the car), and not much else.

Can't have too many portable power gadgets.
(And thanks for reminding me to pick up a portable generator....lol)

Hope all is coming back better than new at the Jersey Shore..........

 

[amplitude]

I have a phobia about losing power. First thing we did after moving to the new house was to get a Generac 36KW natural gas system installed. A lighting strike during a storm the day before yesterday took out a transformer and power to the entire neighborhood for 7 hours- except for our house.

After Sandy, that's our ultimate goal... but we've only been in this house for two years, got bigger projects that have to come first...

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

I have a power inverter in my truck for these types of scenarios, it'll even run a coffee maker

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Same here. Can't do without it.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

Also, there are several Waffle Houses within a 5 minute drive.

Everyone knows that the first businesses to open after a hurricane are the Waffle Houses.

 

[jrs99]

I've actually been thinking about this a lot lately, thanks for starting the convo OP.
I'm on Northern Neck Electric and they suck. It doesn't take much for our power to go out and it can take awhile to get it back on.
I've been working on getting to the point where a power outage doesn't bother me. Love my french press and looking for a good hand crank coffee grinder. Now that I've started vaping I've been looking at how to be able to keep it up without power.
I've been looking at one of these
Amazon.com: American Red Cross FRX3 Hand Turbine NOAA AM/FM Weather Alert Radio with Smartphone Charger - Red (ARCFRX3WXR): Electronics

Now to just figure out an EMP safe vaping kit

 

[Cavediver]

Love my french press and looking for a good hand crank coffee grinder.

These seem to get pretty good reviews:
Lehman's coffee grinder.

Or you could go nuts and get a Country Living Grain Mill with the optional bean auger.

Whatever you do, don't go for one of the $20 metal grain grinders. They don't work well, the plating flakes off into whatever you're grinding, and the metal can chip or break.

We grind our own grains for almost all of our flour and whatnot. Cheap mills suck and aren't worth the money. Seriously. Buy once, cry once.

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[AgentAnia]

I've actually been thinking about this a lot lately, thanks for starting the convo OP.
I'm on Northern Neck Electric and they suck. It doesn't take much for our power to go out and it can take awhile to get it back on.
I've been working on getting to the point where a power outage doesn't bother me. Love my french press and looking for a good hand crank coffee grinder. Now that I've started vaping I've been looking at how to be able to keep it up without power.
I've been looking at one of these
Amazon.com: American Red Cross FRX3 Hand Turbine NOAA AM/FM Weather Alert Radio with Smartphone Charger - Red (ARCFRX3WXR): Electronics

Now to just figure out an EMP safe vaping kit

Check this out, for your grinder: Hario MSS-1B Mini Mill Slim Coffee Grinder: Kitchen & Dining: Amazon.com

I've seen people discussing an EMP-safe storage box. Not sure where you'd find it, but they're out there.

Don't forget a manual can opener! (Those cans of Dinty Moore beef stew don't open themselves!)