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Can you charge them when the power is out? They are only as good as long as the batteries last.
We have a generator that I converted to propane. Propane will last forever while gas ages and becomes useless in time. The propane conversion also does away with carburator problems.
We also keep our motorhome/camper fully fueled and full of water...ready to go at a moments notice. The only thing that comes to mind that would cause us to go, is wild fire. We live in the country, so in effect, we are already "bugged out".
While going to the sand boxes multiple times, I converted (as much as possible) entirely to rechargeable AA and AAA batteries. I obtained several AC and DC-powered battery chargers, and also several different solar panel sets to charge batteries, my laptop, and other small electronics. I found that Rayovacs maintained their charge (both in storage and in use) than Energizers did. Lithiums can be stored for a long time before use (CR123, CR2, etc.).
Using solar panels to trickle-charge car batteries, then using those to charge smaller batteries may be one answer.
I found from working in Afghanistan, that in a very austere environment you can expect to use solar or generator power to charge storage batteries which will power lights, radio, etc., then you must burn something for heat and cooking. Afghans burn twigs, straw, and dried dung.