Plenty of great gadgets can help make ablackouteasier to get through, but we think a few are essential.
We recommend buying the largest power bank you’re able to afford for a blackout emergency kit.
The PowerCore+ 26800 is just short of most maximum airline limits, and is packed with fast-charging technology.
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Not to mention that, unlike a smartphone, your power bank doesn’t need to be on you.
you could leave it to charge (outside of direct sunlight!)
while you go about your business.
Anker
The FlexSolar offers a great balance between cost and performance, and is the perfect companion to a powerbank.
USB Headlamps
Headlamps are essential for blackouts since they leave your hands free to do other things.
A fully discharged lithium battery can becomepermanently damaged.
The PowerCore+ 26800 is just short of most maximum airline limits, and is packed with fast-charging technology. A USB-C PD version is also available, but this Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 version works with a wide variety of gadgets.
Electric Lighters (Plus Matches!)
Besides being more eco-friendly than disposable, the best thing about these lighters is that you could charge them!
Larger car inverters connect to your car battery and can run larger appliances.
FlexSolar
With these larger devices, you’ll want to launch the car’s engine to avoid draining the battery.
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The FlexSolar offers a great balance between cost and performance, and is the perfect companion to a powerbank.
Consider investing in aportable power stationif you need a long-term solution to power AC devices during frequent blackouts.
The BMK offers up to 200W of AC power from a 12V car power outlet socket.
Foxelli
The Foxelli is an affordable USB rechargeable headlamp that means you won’t have to search for disposable batteries if you run out of light in the middle of a blackout.
Suprus
With a gooseneck to reach whatever you want to ignite, the Supris arc lighter is affordable, effective, and means never running out of fire because of an empty lighter.
BMK
The BMK offers up to 200W of AC power from a 12V car power outlet socket. Best of all, if you don’t need AC power, you can turn off the inversion, and still use one of several fast-charging USB ports!
