Kate's Kit · USA

Kate's Shop: kit for every home

19 products checked by Ready Kate for USA

"Start small. One flashlight is better than none. Then build up a bit each week."

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Ready in USA: the key facts

Emergency number: 911
Phone alerts: Wireless Emergency Alerts. Weather: NOAA Weather Radio.
How long: Ready.gov: be able to manage on your own for several days.
Water: 1 gallon a person a day, for drinking and washing. 3 days = 3 gallons each.
Watch out for: Hurricanes (1 June to 30 November), wildfire, tornadoes, earthquakes in the West, winter storms and power cuts.

From the official advice: Ready.gov: Build a Kit

Start with Kate's guides

Print them and tick them off.

72-hour Kit List

Everything the official advice says a home needs.

Free

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Prep List: Ready in a Weekend

What to buy first, and where to keep it.

US$2.99

Coming soon

Power Cut Pack

The guide, the family plan and the Prep List.

US$6.99

Coming soon

Radios

News when the phone and TV go down.

Midland ER310 emergency radio

Wind-up, solar and battery. Gets NOAA weather alerts.

$79.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Power

Keep phones and lights going. US and Canada plugs.

Anker 737 power bank

Several phone charges. Keep it charged in a drawer.

$109.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Runs lights, the router, even a small fridge.

$559.00 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Flashlights and lanterns

One for every grown-up, one lantern per room.

Ledlenser P6R Core flashlight

Bright and rechargeable.

$189.36 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Black Diamond Orbiter 450 lantern

Lights a whole room for days.

$42.74 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Goal Zero Lighthouse Micro lantern

Tiny lantern that charges by USB.

$39.95 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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First aid

A proper kit, not a box of plasters.

First Aid Only 299-piece kit

Big and well stocked, in a soft zip case.

$73.87 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Water

Ready.gov: 1 gallon a person a day. Store it, then make more safe.

Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7 gallon (2-pack)

Two weeks of water for one person.

$60.44 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Potable Aqua water tablets

Makes doubtful water safe to drink.

$8.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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LifeStraw Personal water filter

Drink straight through it.

$17.97 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Emergency food

Build up: 3 days, then 1 week, then 2 to 4 weeks.

My supermarket list

Cans, crackers and cereal bars. Free in my Kit List.

Free

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Mountain House Beef Stroganoff (2-pack)

Try one first. Just add hot water.

$21.76 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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ReadyWise 120-serving food bucket

About 25 years on the shelf.

$97.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Warmth and safety

Keep warm if the heat goes off.

Kidde carbon monoxide alarm

Fit one near any heater, stove or generator.

$27.97 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Emergency mylar blankets (10-pack)

One each in the go-bag.

$14.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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HotHands hand warmers (40 pairs)

No power needed.

$26.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Coleman sleeping bag

A warm bag for each person.

$101.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Go-bag

Packed by the door in case you have to leave.

Fox 40 Classic whistle (3-pack)

Loud, and works when wet. One for each go-bag.

$22.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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Fireproof document bag

Keep copies of passports and insurance dry.

$15.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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30 litre backpack

One per person, packed and by the door.

$26.99 price checked 29 Oct 2026, may change

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