Kate's Kit · Canada
Kate's Shop: kit for every home
17 products checked by Ready Kate for Canada
"Start small. One flashlight is better than none. Then build up a bit each week."
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Ready in Canada: the key facts
- Emergency number
- 911
- Phone alerts
- Alert Ready.
- How long
- Get Prepared: look after yourself for at least 72 hours.
- Water
- 2 litres a person a day to drink, plus 2 litres for cooking and washing. Small bottles for leaving in a hurry.
- Watch out for
- Wildfire, floods, ice storms, extreme cold, long power cuts and earthquakes in British Columbia.
From the official advice: Get Prepared: Emergency kit checklist
Start with Kate's guides
Print them and tick them off.
Prep List: Ready in a Weekend
What to buy first, and where to keep it.
C$3.99
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Power Cut Pack
The guide, the family plan and the Prep List.
C$9.99
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Radios
News when the phone and TV go down.
Example pictureMidland ER310 emergency radio
Wind-up, solar and battery. Gets NOAA weather alerts.
CA$135.78 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
See it on Amazon.caPower
Keep phones and lights going. US and Canada plugs.
Example pictureJackery Explorer 1000 v2
Runs lights, the router, even a small fridge.
CA$649.00 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
See it on Amazon.caFlashlights and lanterns
One for every grown-up, one lantern per room.
Example pictureLedlenser P6R Core flashlight
Bright and rechargeable.
CA$146.35 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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Example pictureBlack Diamond Orbiter 450 lantern
Lights a whole room for days.
CA$114.00 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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Example pictureGoal Zero Lighthouse Mini Core lantern
Small lantern that charges by USB.
CA$40.58 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
See it on Amazon.caFirst aid
A proper kit, not a box of plasters.
Example pictureLifesystems waterproof first aid kit
Tough case for the go-bag.
CA$90.00 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
See it on Amazon.caWater
Get Prepared Canada: 2 litres a person a day. Store it, then make more safe.
Example pictureReliance Aqua-Tainer 7 gallon
Holds a week of water for one person.
CA$57.38 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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Example picturePotable Aqua water tablets
Makes doubtful water safe to drink.
CA$36.50 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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Example pictureLifeStraw Personal water filter
Drink straight through it.
CA$17.64 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
See it on Amazon.caEmergency food
Build up: 3 days, then 1 week, then 2 to 4 weeks.
Example pictureMy supermarket list
Cans, crackers and cereal bars. Free in my Kit List.
Free
Get the free Kit List
Example pictureMountain House Beef Stroganoff
Try one first. Just add hot water.
CA$23.25 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
See it on Amazon.caWarmth
Keep warm if the heat goes off.
Example pictureKidde carbon monoxide alarm
Fit one near any heater, stove or generator.
CA$47.70 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
See it on Amazon.ca
Example pictureEmergency mylar blankets (4-pack)
One each in the go-bag.
CA$19.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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Example pictureHotHands hand warmers (40 pairs)
No power needed.
CA$39.25 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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Example pictureColeman sleeping bag
A warm bag for each person.
CA$145.84 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
See it on Amazon.caGo-bag
Packed by the door in case you have to leave.
Example pictureFox 40 Classic whistle
Loud, and works when wet.
CA$16.85 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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Example pictureFireproof document bag
Keep copies of passports and insurance dry.
CA$19.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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Example picture30 litre backpack
One per person, packed and by the door.
CA$43.19 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change
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