Blackout Kit

Light in every room, a charged phone, the news, and a carbon monoxide alarm.

$159CAD, plus GST/HST

Ships free anywhere in Canada.

Two 300-lumen lanterns and four headlamps
20,000 mAh power bank: about four phone charges
AM/FM radio with crank, solar and USB charging
Battery-powered CO alarm, certified for Canada
Lithium batteries that store for 20 years

Ships from Ontario, Canada, usually within 2 business days.
30-day returns on unopened items.
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Overview

About Blackout Kit

A power outage is the emergency a Canadian household is most likely to face, usually as the result of ice, wind or heat. The Blackout Kit handles the first evening and the days after: enough light to cook and move around safely, a way to keep phones charged, and a radio that works when the cell network is congested.

It also includes a battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm. Generators, barbecues and camp stoves run indoors or too close to the house are the hidden danger of a long outage: several of the deaths in the 1998 ice storm were carbon monoxide poisonings.

What it does not do

We would sooner you knew now.

This kit does not run appliances. For a fridge, CPAP or router, add a power station.
One CO alarm covers one storey. Ontario's Fire Code requires one on every storey of homes with fuel-burning appliances or an attached garage.

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What's inside

Light

LED lanterns, 300 lumens, dimmable2
LED headlamps4
Plug-in power-failure night lightsSwitch on automatically when the power drops2
12-hour light sticks6

Power & communication

Power bank, 20,000 mAh (74 Wh), with USB-C, Lightning and micro-USB cables1
AM/FM radio with hand crank, solar panel, USB charging and flashlight1
Lithium AA batteries12
Lithium AAA batteries12

Safety

Carbon monoxide alarm, battery powered, CSA 6.19 certified1
Fridge and freezer thermometersSo you know whether the food is still safe2
Outage instruction cardFood safety times, CO rules, who to call1
Latching storage case, 40 × 30 × 15 cm1

Specifications

Covers	A typical home, 3 to 5 people
Lantern runtime	About 30 hours on low per set of batteries
Power bank	20,000 mAh / 74 Wh
Weight	About 3.2 kg
Refresh by	Recharge the power bank every 6 months; CO alarm has a 10-year sensor

Helps you prepare for

Questions

What do I need for a power outage at home?

Light for each person, a way to charge a phone, a battery or crank radio, a carbon monoxide alarm, water and food that needs no cooking. This kit covers the first four; pair it with stored water and a few days of shelf-stable food.

Can I use candles instead?

Candles are on older official lists, but they are a fire risk in a dark house, especially with children or pets. LED lanterns run for days on one set of batteries and are the safer default.

Can I return it?

Yes. Unopened kits can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. See the Shipping & Returns page for the details.