Power outage kit (Canada)
Ice storms, windstorms and wildfires take the power out for hours or days. Public Safety Canada says to be ready to look after yourself for at least 72 hours, with about four litres of water per person per day, a flashlight, a radio and chargers for your phones.
This kit covers the bigger pieces: power for the house and clean water, with the prices Price Tracker Canada reads at Canadian stores (what each costs now and its lowest price in the last 30 days) and Amazon.ca links.
The kit
Portable power stations
Keeps phones, lights, a CPAP or the fridge going, indoors and silent.
- Best Buy Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 2000W/ 1024Wh Portable Power Station - 49 Min UltraFast Recharging$699.0030-day low $649.00 · 3h ago
- Best Buy Anker SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station with Expansion Battery, 3kWh-6kWh LiFePO4 Battery, for Home Outdoor and Emergency Use$3,099.0030-day low $2,899.00 · 3h ago
- Best Buy Anker SOLIX F3000 Portable Power Station with 400W Bifacial Solar Panel, 3kWh Solar Generator, for Home Outdoor and Emergency$2,849.0030-day low $2,649.00 · 3h ago
Portable generators
For long outages and big loads: the sump pump, the furnace fan, the freezer.
- Best Buy Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2, 2400W output, Home Backup Generator$1,399.0030-day low $1,399.00 · 3h ago
- Best Buy SereneLife Compact & Portable Power Generator, Rechargeable Battery, 60,000mAh (SLSPGN30)$350.9930-day low $350.99 · 3h ago
- Best Buy DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator 13000 Watt Gas or Propane Powered Electric Start-Home Back Up, Blue/Gray$2,899.0030-day low $2,899.00 · 3h ago
Water filters
Better everyday water, and to know what a filter can’t do in an emergency.
- Home Depot Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System$788.0030-day low $788.00 · 5h ago
- Home Depot AquaTru Carafe Countertop Purifier for PFAS & contaminants 4-Stage Reverse Osmosis BPA free$510.7730-day low $510.77 · 5h ago
- Home Depot Insinkerator F-1000S Water Filtration System$158.0030-day low $158.00 · 3d ago
Prices from other Canadian stores, at least 15 minutes old; check the store before you buy. Each page also links to Amazon.ca. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Build it in this order
- Water first: stored water for 72 hours, and a household water filter for everyday water (know what it can’t remove).
- Then power you can use indoors: a portable power station for phones, lights and medical devices, sized in Wh for how long you need them.
- Then power for a long outage: a portable generator, run outdoors only, at least 6 metres from the house, with carbon monoxide alarms inside.
Public Safety Canada’s full list is on its emergency kit page.
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What should be in a power outage kit in Canada?
Public Safety Canada says to be ready for at least 72 hours: about four litres of water per person per day, a flashlight, a radio, extra batteries and chargers for your phones. A power station or a generator, and a water filter, are the bigger items this kit adds.
Where do these prices come from?
Price Tracker Canada reads store pages at Canadian stores several times a day through members’ browsers and keeps 30 days of prices. These pages show each price at least 15 minutes after it was read, with its 30-day low and high. Check the store before you buy.
Why are there no Amazon.ca prices?
Amazon.ca’s rules for associates don’t allow us to show Amazon prices we’ve stored, so Amazon.ca products link to Amazon.ca, where you’ll see today’s price. We earn a commission if you buy through those links.
Can I get an alert when one of these drops?
Yes. Sign up free with Discord, watch a product or a keyword, and pick your price. You’ll get an email or a Discord DM when it drops.