Everyday Independence Supplies

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Recommended supplies

Everyday Independence

Supplies for preparedness, food, garden, repair and outdoor skills

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Emergency readiness

Hand-crank weather radio

Alerts and news when the power and internet are out.

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Power bank

Keeps phones charged through an outage.

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Fridge and freezer thermometers

Tells you what's safe to keep after an outage.

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7-gallon water container

Stackable, food-grade water storage.

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Bucket toilet seat

Turns a 5-gallon bucket into an emergency toilet.

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Smoke and CO alarm combo

Test monthly; replace at end of life.

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ABC fire extinguisher

Rated for home fires; check the gauge.

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First-aid kit

For bleeding, burns and tick bites.

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Food and preserving

Boiling-water canner with rack

For high-acid foods using tested recipes.

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Pressure canner

Required for low-acid foods like beans and vegetables.

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Canning tool set with jar lifter

Lifts hot jars safely.

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Food dehydrator

Dries herbs, fruit and vegetables evenly.

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Sharpening stone (1000/6000)

A sharp knife is a safer knife.

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Cast-iron skillet

Lasts generations with simple care.

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Garden

Seed-starting trays with domes

Sturdy seedlings indoors.

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LED grow light

Prevents leggy seedlings.

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Compost bin

Turns kitchen scraps into garden gold.

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Bypass pruners

Clean cuts for fruit trees and shrubs.

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Loppers

For branches too thick for pruners.

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Rain barrel with diverter

Free water for the garden (non-drinking).

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Repairs and tools

Stud finder

Hang shelves into framing, not just drywall.

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Level

Straight shelves the first time.

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Cordless drill/driver

The most-used tool in any kit.

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Drywall patch kit

Mesh patches and compound for small holes.

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Universal toilet flapper

Fixes most running toilets.

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Screen spline roller

Re-screen a window in under an hour.

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Outdoors and car

Baseplate compass

For orienting a map without a phone.

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Bike tire levers and patch kit

Fix a flat on the trail.

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Portable jump starter

No second car needed.

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Learn the skills step by step

Every item here comes from a skill in Everyday Independence, our illustrated printable guide.

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