"Dare we suggest ... the absolute best flashlight? One that you can drown in water-and thereafter purify water by the light thereof? Flashlights are great for walking around. But for holding still, you want a lantern. There are plenty of fuel-based options available, of course, but a long-lasting, battery-powered Coleman LED lantern ($22) is a tried-and-true, no-frills option that promises 175 hours of life before you have to change the batteries."
"You can, of course, buy a ready-made emergency kit from the American Red Cross ($43), or this one meant to stay in your car. Adventure Medical Kits also makes a more extravagant Mountain Series Explorer Medical Kit ($83). But for the frugal, see this guide to putting together a better emergency kit yourself for less money. Sometimes what you're worried about is disease. Sometimes it's wildfire smoke."
Keep a modest emergency food stash, such as extra ramen packets, and include reliable lighting options for different uses. Use a handheld flashlight for mobility and a battery-powered lantern for stationary light; a Coleman LED lantern can provide about 175 hours of run time. Acquire a ready-made emergency kit or assemble a frugal DIY kit with medical supplies and car-specific gear. Store filtration face masks for disease, wildfire smoke, and other particulate hazards. Establish family communication plans with meeting points. Create digital backups of insurance papers, titles, medical information, and IDs, using cloud storage and a password manager for security.
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