Whats Your Go-To Backup for Power Outages?
When the lights go out, I've always leaned on a combo of solar lanterns, battery banks, and an old-school wood stove—keeps both light and warmth covered. I’ve got a Jackery for the fridge and medical devices, but those only go so far if it’s a long-term grid down situation. I keep thinking about propane generators versus a bigger solar setup. Cost is a factor, and so is maintenance.
For short outages, candles and oil lamps do the trick, but I worry about air quality and
For short outages, candles and oil lamps do the trick, but I worry about air quality and