Shopping list · Per household
What to buy for 30 days off-grid at home
Quantities are per person unless noted. Buy water and food first. Items marked Costco are good bulk buys.
Water
1 gallon / person / day → 30 gal per person
WaterBOB bathtub bladder
1Fill 100 gal the moment the power fails, while pressure lasts.

7-gallon stackable water containers
4–5 per personLong-term stored drinking water in a small footprint.

Gravity water filter (Berkey / Sawyer)
1Purifies tap leftovers, rain or stored water in volume.
Food
~2,000 kcal / person / day, no cooking required for half
30-day freeze-dried food bucket
1 per person25-year shelf life, just add water.

Canned meats, beans, vegetables, soups
60+ cans / personEat without cooking; rotate into normal meals.

Rice, oats, pasta (bulk)
25 lb / personCheapest calories; store in sealed buckets.

Peanut butter, honey, protein bars
PlentyCalorie-dense, morale-boosting, no prep.
Power & Light
Phones, lights, radio, medical devices
Portable power station (1–2 kWh)
1Silent, safe indoors, runs fans, CPAP, charging.

LED lanterns & headlamps
1 per person + sparesNever use candles as primary light — fire risk.
Cooking & Heat
Safe heat source, ventilated
Butane camp stove + canisters
1 + 24 cansBoil water and cook. Use near an open window.

Indoor-safe propane heater (Mr. Heater Buddy)
1Low-oxygen shutoff; for cold climates.
Sanitation & Hygiene
Prevent the #1 long-outage killer: diseaseMedical
Treat what you can at home
OTC meds: pain, fever, diarrhea, allergy
BulkOral rehydration salts are especially critical.

















