Food & Water
Best Water Filters for Emergencies
A ranked comparison of the best emergency water filters, from pocket straws to whole-household gravity systems, and how to pick the right one.
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station
- 1,070Wh LiFePO4 battery
- 1,500W AC (3,000W surge)
- 23.8 lb; 4,000 cycles
Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather Radio
- 2,600mAh rechargeable battery
- Solar, hand crank, or 6 AA
- NOAA alerts + SOS beacon
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System (SP129)
- 0.1-micron hollow fiber filter
- Removes 99.99999% of bacteria
- Weighs about 3 oz
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El Niño 2026 Prep
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Best Portable Power Stations for Outages
A ranked comparison of the best portable power stations for outages, from compact phone-and-light backups to units that run essentials for days.
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Best Pre-Made 72-Hour Emergency Kits, Ranked (2026)
A no-hype, ranked comparison of the best ready-made 72-hour emergency kits, which one fits your household size, and the gaps every kit leaves you to fill.
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Best Emergency Weather Radios (NOAA)
A ranked comparison of the best NOAA emergency weather radios, from hand-crank multi-power units to compact alert receivers, and how to choose.
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