Taylor 5924
The Taylor 5924 has a 3-inch dial with safe temperature zone indicators.
Checking the fridge or freezer temperature without a digital display.
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Low-cost outage essentials
Everyday gear for checking food temperatures, CO warning, hands-free light, spare batteries and phone charging. Compare manufacturer specifications, not rankings. Read the safety guides before choosing gear.
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A CO alarm warns you; it doesn't make a generator or fuel heater safe indoors. Start with the generator and CO safety guide and the fridge/freezer outage guide.
Which one fits?
Choose by display, battery size, light output or charging connections. Manufacturer runtime and shelf-life claims are not BlackoutSmart test results.
Appliance thermometers
Taylor 1443
The Taylor 1443 measures -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C) on a digital display.
Reading fridge or freezer temperatures on a digital display.
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Read specs and package detailsCO alarms
First Alert CO400
The First Alert CO400 is a battery-powered CO alarm listed to UL 2034.
CO warning with a replaceable battery rather than a sealed battery.
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Read specs and package detailsFirst Alert CO710
The First Alert CO710 is listed to UL 2034 and has a sealed 10-year lithium battery.
CO warning with a sealed battery and a backlit digital display.
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Read specs and package detailsHeadlamps
Energizer Vision HD HDB32E
The Energizer Vision HD headlamp provides 300 lumens on high and uses 3 AAA batteries.
Keeping both hands free while using replaceable AAA batteries.
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Read specs and package detailsEnergizer Vision HD+ Focus HDD32E
The Energizer Vision HD+ Focus provides 400 lumens on high and uses 3 AAA batteries.
Keeping both hands free and adjusting the beam from wide to focused.
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Read specs and package detailsBattery LED lanterns
Coleman BatteryGuard Mini 200 (2000034936)
The Coleman BatteryGuard Mini 200 provides up to 200 lumens and uses 4 AA batteries.
Lighting a small space with replaceable AA batteries.
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Read specs and package detailsColeman BatteryGuard 600 (2000032712)
The Coleman BatteryGuard 600 provides up to 600 lumens and uses 3 D batteries.
Lighting a space with a choice of high or low brightness.
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Read specs and package detailsBattery packs
Energizer MAX AA 8-pack
Energizer says MAX AA alkaline batteries hold power for up to 15 years in storage.
Keeping spare AA batteries for devices that specify AA alkaline cells.
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Read specs and package detailsEnergizer MAX AAA 8-pack
Energizer lists up to 12 years of shelf life for MAX AAA alkaline batteries.
Keeping spare AAA batteries for devices that specify AAA alkaline cells.
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Read specs and package detailsSmall USB power banks
Anker Nano A1653 (5,000mAh, USB-C Connector)
The Anker Nano A1653 has 5,000 mAh capacity and a foldable built-in USB-C connector.
Charging a USB-C device without carrying a separate output cable.
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Read specs and package detailsAnker Zolo A1688 (10K, 30W)
The Anker Zolo A1688 has 10,000 mAh capacity and up to 30 W USB-C output.
Charging USB devices with a built-in USB-C cable or separate USB ports.
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