Power
Phones, radios, lights, batteries, chargers, vehicle power, portable banks, and the Honda 2000-class generator for longer continuity.
Ordinary failures · serious continuity
Preparedness
Start with what is likely to fail, then build enough depth for the less ordinary day.
Water and food
Trip duration, weather, exertion, delays, storage, dietary needs, and the margin required when the road closes.
Medical
Medications, first aid, health information, emergency access, allergies, and supplies appropriate to the activity.
Documents and money
Identification, insurance, critical contacts, offline records, payment options, and secure access without carrying the family archive in one bag.
Navigation and rendezvous
Maps, offline routes, alternates, meeting points, timing, and plain-language fallback actions.
Movement systems
Cars, bikes, EUCs, skis, boats, footwear, repair kits, protective equipment, and the transition between them.
Power beyond a weekend
A Honda 2000-class generator supports devices, radios, batteries, lighting, charging, and EUC systems during extended outages or base operations. Fuel, ventilation, carbon-monoxide risk, noise, maintenance, and load planning are part of the plan, not footnotes.
Children need roles they can perform.
The boys can use GMRS, report location and conditions, follow rendezvous instructions, manage assigned gear, communicate clearly, and recognize when the plan has changed. The purpose is confidence and competence, not adult anxiety repackaged as a family drill.