When the power goes out, the charm of a candle-lit evening quickly fades as your phone dies and food begins to spoil. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to keep things civilized.Whether you simply need a battery pack to keep your phone charged or a whole-home backup system to ride out an extended blackout, today’s powering solutions offer a range of options to help you stay comfortable. Battery tech is evolving quickly, and even traditional generators have become more convenient to use.Below, we cover the various tools that can tide you over while crews work to restore your power. Some options are affordable and compact, and others are major investments. Understanding the nuances of how these tools work — and how you can combine them — will help you prepare for nearly any type of outage.