We´re most prone to power outages in the summer, when everyone cranks their air conditioner and power demands skyrocket. When the power goes out, it´s likely to be hot and uncomfortable, and staying in touch becomes difficult as battery life drains from your gadgets. But there are ways to be prepared.
Charge 2 Go cellphone charger
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$20; >>charge2go.com
Brooks Trance 5 sneaker
$100; >>brookssports.com
Motorola SX700 two-way radio
$70; >>giantintl.com
Datexx Sentina LED 92M emergency flashlight/nightlight
$30; >>datexx.com
Rubbermaid Thermoelectric travel cooler and warmer
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$60; >>rubbermaid.com
Voltaic backpack
$229; >>voltaicsystems.com
Philips Aurelle LED candle series
$25; >>philips.com

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