Reddit mentions of APC M12BK Mobile Power Pack, Portable Charger with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 , 12000mAh

I lose power quite a bit, tho not as bad since CLP/Eversource did the massive trimming campaign. You all remember the fall hurricane and then the snowstorm in a few years ago in October? I was sans power for 2 weeks, tossed my 'fridge/freezer twice, no water (well) sucked. Here are my tips:

• fill bathtubs with water prior to the storm, use for flushing, pets, a quick splash on your face
  
• get 2 of those 7 gal blue water containers, they come with great spouts, fill them prior to the storm, keep one by your kitchen sink for drinking and domestic use
  
• always have on hand a few cases of bottled water
  
• get a small camping stove that runs on small bottled propane, they're about the size of a brief case, know how to use it, make sure your bottle is full for your gas grill too
  
• in addition to flashlites, get a LED lantern, cheap and great to use at nite while reading, gather the fam around
  
• candles - use extreme care! Tapers are the best for light, find an old hurricane-style holder for them at tag sales
  
• jack the heat in your house if you anticipate power loss, it'll take longer to cool down
  
• keep a few water filled 2 liter bottles in you freezer for thermal mass to help keep temps down
  
• your fridge is pretty good cooler, don't fret, but plan your openings wisely and quickly. Depending on efficiency, start being suspicious of ultra spoilables after 12 hours. Use the weather (if cold) to your advantage
  
• eat your way thru your perishables first
  
• hygiene - get a 5 gal bucket, drill and screw in a hose fitting, instant shower. Warm the water on your grill or stove for added luxury. Use outside, or setup in your shower: hillbilly shower
  
• hygiene - hand sanitizer in all bathrooms (if no water)
  
• buy an inverter and use your car as a generator. You can charge phones, 'puters, batteries, etc. Depending on size, you may be able to cycle you fridge a few times: https://www.amazon.com/NEW-COBRA-CPI2575-2500-Inverter/dp/B01AEQXTES/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520609275&sr=8-5&keywords=cobra+inverter+5000+watt
  
• talk about power, consider a small generator, the inverter models are the best (and most expensive). You can run lots of things on 2000 watts, just not all at once. If you want to run a well pump, you're locked into a larger unit that will put out 220
  
• power again-get one of those usb power packs, keep in your charging rotation: https://www.amazon.com/APC-M12BK-Portable-Qualcomm-12000mAh/dp/B015QLS3U6/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1520609932&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+power+pack&refinements=p_89%3AAPC
  
• got a fireplace? Be sure to have some dry wood on hand. While fireplaces aren't that efficient, you don't have much to lose when your house is 50 degrees