ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) -  It could happen. With upcoming storm Sandy threatening to potentially leave you in the dark, now is the time to buy the items that'll keep you plugged in.

Nathan Karcz of Eastern Mountain Sports in Arlington, Virginia showed us the latest camping gear that help you keep your phone charged, and maybe even your stomach full.

First, he showed us some headlamps, small lights that attach to your head with an elastic headband. "They are great, they provide LED light, you don't have to worry about the batteries going out," he said.

On June 29th, like so many in the path of the Derecho, my power went out around 10PM. For roughly two days. Almost immediately I felt an itchiness arising from my carpet. By Sunday, since my apartment faces West and catches the afternoon Sun, I sought shelter in a hotel, as the temperature in my unit was fast approaching 90 degrees. I'm originally from upstate New York. Growing up, Summer was six weeks. I don't do heat, let alone this!

When I swung by my abode Monday morning, I had power, so I checked out of my temporary digs. The A/C was on; the apartment was cooling; but the scratchiness remained.