Brother PT-1010 Handheld Label Printer

The portable handheld PT-1010 labeler with rubber grip is affordable, reliable and has a wide selection of features: 2 line printing, large 12-character LCD display, 8 type styles and 3 type sizes. The PT-1010 allows you to print your text with 6 frame options, 6 built-in auto formats and up to 83 symbols. The Time & Date function lets you print labels for leftovers and other dated items. Its compact size makes it easy to use anywhere, anytime. The PT-1010 uses a variety of TZ laminated tapes up to wide for indoor and outdoor use and includes a 1/2 (5m) black on white TZ laminated tape.

Best headlamp and battery combo

Best headlamp for emergency preparedness:
Petzl e+LITE Emergency Headlamp

Here is a great source to buy the CR2032 lithium coin cell batteries: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.751~r.13686786

The e+LITE takes two of the 2032 lithium batteries and if you buy from the above link in bulk you can get 60 of them for $8.82 (free shipping) which is less than 15 cents each.

One pack of 20 lithium batteries would run your Petzl e+LITE for way over 450 hours (90 days at 5 hours per day) and would take up less space than a roll of nickels (but weigh a whole lot less).

Rechargable NiMH batteries and charger

Rayovac Recharegable Hybrid Slim Charger with 6AA & 2 AAA Hybrid Rechargeable Batteries Included

Product Features

* The ease of alkaline & the value of rechargeables.
* Unique HYBRID technology
* Batteries work right out of the package
* Batteries maintain charge and can be used in any device
* Batteries work in all chargers and last 3X longer than conventional NiMH rechargeables

Best Rechargable NiMH Batteries

SANYO Eneloop 8 Pack AA NiMH Ready to Use Rechargeable Batteries

Technical Details

• eneloop 8 pack AA 2000 mAh Pre-Charged and Ready to use right out of the pack.
• Very slow self discharge maintains 85% residual capacity after 1 year of storage*and 70% residual capacity after 2 years of storage* Based on SANYO’s simulation when stored at 20* C
• Greater Power and Better Performance in lower temp than Alkaline. Internal test results shows eneloop gives up to 4 times more shots when using a DSC than standard Alkaline and offers stable superior performance in low temp environment such as ski areas.
• Reused up to 1000 times* and no need to worry about memory effect,able to charge only the amount you need.*IEC 61951-2 Test Condition. Cycle life may differ because of conditions and applications.
• eneloop combines all the features of an alkaline battery (Ready to Use) with the benefits of Rechargeable (Reusable)

Portable Battery Backup Power System

Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600

Product Features

• Three three-pronged AC outlets to power multiple loads
• One DC outlet
• Built-in 600-watt inverter
• Sealed, non-spillable 28 amp hour AGM battery
• AM/FM radio

Portable Backup Power System

Xantrex Technologies XPower Powerpack 1,500-Watt Portable Backup Power System #802-1500

Battery powered Shaver

Braun 370 PocketGo Battery Operated Shaver

This blog is a list of ideas and things I’ve come up with to satisfy my desires to “get prepared” in the case of an emergency situation sort of event. It deals with the gadgets of preparedness as I like to call them and also doubles as a hobby which allows me to collect all kinds of things in good conscience.