What’s Your Go-To Item in a Power Outage?
First thing I reach for every time the lights go out is my old hand-crank lantern. No batteries, no fuss, just reliable light. Sometimes I use oil lamps, but I worry about ventilation and fire risk, especially when it’s windy. Curious what everyone else grabs first—flashlights, solar gear, candles? And do you keep your gear in one spot or stash backups in different rooms? Always looking for ways to streamline my setup, so would appreciate any tips on what’s actually worked best under real conditions.