Power Outage Emergency Kits – The StayLit Kits

• Three kits to match your preparedness level - Basic, Deluxe, and Premium
• Multiple light sources in every kit, light sticks, LED flashlights, collapsible lantern, and waterproof matches
• Deluxe and Premium include weatherband AM/FM radio for emergency alerts
• Premium adds a 4-in-1 dynamo radio flashlight, no batteries ever needed
• All supplies stored in a single durable nylon pouch, grab and go in seconds
• Lightweight and compact, stores in a closet, drawer, car, or office

For any household, apartment, or office that wants to be ready the moment a blackout hits. Whether it's a brief outage from a storm or a multi-day grid failure from a hurricane or winter storm.

The Basic is perfect for those just getting started with emergency preparedness. The Deluxe and Premium are for families who want communication tools and extended coverage for longer outages.

Basic Kit:

2 Light Sticks
2 Pocket CREE Mini LED Flashlights
1 Collapsible LED Lantern
1 Box of Waterproof Matches
1 Durable Nylon Pouch

Deluxe Kit:

6 Candles
4 Light Sticks
2 Pocket CREE Mini LED Flashlights
2 Collapsible LED Lantern
1 Box of Waterproof Matches
1 AM/FM Weatherband Radio
1 Deck of Playing Cards
1 Durable Nylon Pouch

Premium Kit:

Everything in the Deluxe, plus:
1- 4-in-1 Emergency Dynamo Radio Flashlight (no batteries needed)

• Hurricane and tropical storm power outages
• Winter storm and ice storm blackouts
• Grid failure and infrastructure outages
• Damaged power lines from accidents or construction
• Flooding-related power loss
• Short-term and multi-day home blackouts
• Office or workplace power failures
• Car emergencies in low-light conditions

• Store your StayLit kit somewhere you can find it without any light. A consistent spot matters more than a clever one
• The weatherband radio in the Deluxe and Premium picks up NOAA emergency alerts 24/7. Turn it on first during any severe weather event to stay informed
• The dynamo flashlight in the Premium kit requires no batteries, hand-crank it for immediate light even after an extended outage drains everything else
• Rotate candles and check light stick expiration dates annually, most have a 4-year shelf life
• Consider keeping a Basic kit in your car and a Deluxe or Premium at home for layered coverage
• Pair your StayLit kit with a RapidShield or Guardian Go Bag for a more complete home emergency preparedness setup

Did you know? In 2022, U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of five and a half hours of power interruptions, and during major weather events like hurricanes and winter storms, outages regularly stretch beyond 10 hours. During Winter Storm Fern in January 2026, over one million customers lost power across North America, with some households going six days without electricity.

So how long should a power outage kit last? The answer depends on where you live and what weather threats are most common in your area. For most households, a kit that covers the first 24 to 48 hours of a blackout is the minimum, enough to get through a typical storm-related outage comfortably. For households in hurricane-prone or winter storm-heavy regions, the Deluxe or Premium StayLit kit provides the communication tools and extended light sources needed for longer, more serious outages.

Power outages are the most common home emergency in the United States, more frequent than hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires combined. Yet most households have no dedicated blackout emergency kit and rely on a single phone flashlight until the battery dies. The StayLit Power Outage Emergency Kit is specifically designed to close that gap, giving you immediate access to multiple light sources and communication tools the moment a blackout hits. Unlike a full home emergency survival kit, the StayLit focuses on what matters most in the critical first hours, light, information, and calm. It's the ideal complement to a larger preparedness kit, and a smart first step for anyone just beginning their emergency preparedness journey.