When the Lights Go Out: My 72-Hour Off-Grid Power Kit (Budget Edition)

When the Lights Go Out: My 72-Hour Off-Grid Power Kit (Budget Edition)

What do you do when the grid goes down? Some people panic, but with a little planning and a small budget, you can stay powered, connected, and calm.

In this video, I’m breaking down my 72-Hour Off-Grid Power Kit (Budget Edition). Everything in this kit—including lighting, communications, and a renewable solar power source—fits inside a single, portable sportsman’s dry box. Whether it's a storm, a brownout, or a long-term emergency, this "Go-Box" is designed to keep the essentials running without breaking the bank.

Inside the 72-Hour Go-Box:

Lighting: High-lumen rechargeable flashlights and an ambient LED lantern for area light.

Communication: Budget-friendly Ham Radios (HTs) for monitoring emergency frequencies and local updates.

Storage: A compact, high-efficiency power bank to keep phones and radios topped off.

Renewable Power: A 30W tri-fold solar panel charger.

Housing: A sturdy, sportsman’s dry dox for grab-and-go portability.

Why this kit works:
The "72-Hour Rule" is the standard for emergency services, but the addition of the 30W solar panel means we can recharge our power bank and flashlights during the day to ensure we never truly run out of "juice."

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Until next time, God bless and happy trails! -Kevin

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Baofeng UV5R Radio: https://a.co/d/3h2T8Ya

AFERIY Nano 100 Power Bank Station - Promo Code: AFERIY111: https://a.co/d/1jkn63I

Yelomin 30 Watt Solar Panel: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Solar-Pane...