What’s Your Go-To Item for Unexpected Power Outages?

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What’s Your Go-To Item for Unexpected Power Outages?

Seems like power outages are getting more unpredictable lately. For me, the first thing I grab is my rechargeable LED lantern—it’s reliable and safer than candles when I’m moving around the house. I also keep a hand-crank radio/flashlight combo in the kitchen drawer for news updates. Out of curiosity, what’s the one item you reach for first when the lights go out? Any underrated tools or gear you’d recommend
 
First thing I reach for is an old-school oil lamp. Might seem a bit old-fashioned, but it gives off steady light and I always keep a bit of lamp oil around, just in case. Also, I keep a stash of solar garden lights by the door—