These are items I actually use or would tell a neighbor to get. I am not dumping a store. Amazon links use tag prepforme-20. Prices change. Skip anything I have not used yet.
Jackery portable power
I used a Jackery in real Florida outages. Size matters more than the name on the box.
Check Jackery options on Amazon
Headlamps (2 pack)
Stop what you are doing right now and please consider ordering these. If you are wanting to cheaply get some back up light, this is how I would go. Having used many types, I found these to work very well, comfortable, lightweight, several lighting settings that give handsfree use. The wide head band is adjustable to large and small sizes, very easily and so light weight, I forget I am wearing especially with the "wide" setting. The wide light setting makes is like having a lit up room. The light covers your peripheral vision as well as straight ahead. I have 2 with 2 for back up use or while charging. Easy to use with only 2 buttons right on top of light. I picked the bright pink band to help find in a darker room.
This is a 2 pack and lasts for many hours with very little charging needed for each time.
Butane grill
A butane grill not same brand, mine is Ozark but only Walmart sells Ozark.
GasOne butane grill kit on Amazon
Solar garden lights (4 pack, warm)
These have lasted in the flower bed for over 4 years in very harsh Florida sun and I have 4 on hand for emergency use. This link is for a 4 pack of "warm" rather than white that I Find to be better indoors but can be used as a FLASHLIGHT and carried around too. Currently 39.99 and best of all, SOLAR charged – just set outside during the day and will charge even if cloudy.
Solar garden lights 4 pack on Amazon
Pocket flashlights (10 pack)
Here is a set of 10 that take 1 AAA battery each for currently 19.99
10 pack pocket flashlights on Amazon
CO alarms
Solar power bank
Currently 39.99 with other bells and whistles like a thermometer and compass and lanyard.
This SOLAR POWER BANK has 2 types of built in lights. 1 is hand held and then can also set up for a lantern light. It is Beefy! The switch for the 2 lights takes a minute to learn to "quick push" or "long push" for flashlight or lantern but both provide good lighting.
It is solar charged along with being rechargeable from outlet or larger battery power pack and has an emergency crank for short uses if needed. Lasts a long time, have used to charge phone and lights many times. Completely Charging by outlet to 100% takes about 3 hours. The solar panel will charge during the day, fully in about 7 hours with bright light. You may not can get 100% charged if cloudy will be enough to recharge other items and use for light at night. AND can plug in the headlamps listed with the included charging cords. The charging cords, there is 4, are short, only about 5 inches but can stack items charging or has ports to use longer cord. The 4 cords included with a cool storage slot on the unit can charge iPhone, iPad, Samsung with USB type A and type C. With the ports, you could charge 6 devices at one time.
This is made for extreme conditions. Is rated as water proof, however, on mine the rubber tab to close charging ports takes a long minute to get inserted and pushed down for tight seal, just as I have seen on other "water proof" items. Not a deal breaker for me because of the 20000nAh capacity and has wireless capability for charging phones TOO!
BLAVOR solar power bank on Amazon
Tuna snacks
Bumble Bee tuna snacks on Amazon
Fillos (no-cook)
Dried meats
Ready Hour freeze-dried
Weather radio
Emergency weather radio on Amazon
Solar panels (if you buy separate)
If you buy panels separate and not in a bundle with a battery pack.
Not on this page yet: backpacks, first aid kits, electric hot kettle, water filters, fans, portable shower, DVD player, water straw, dehumidifier water maker.
— D Pathfinder · Prep4Me