72-Hour Power Outage Kit

Everything you need to keep your household running when the grid goes dark.

£59.99

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72-HOUR KIT

The UK grid fails more often than you think. Storm Arwen knocked out power to 1.1 million homes. Some waited 10 days. This kit keeps your lights on, your phone charged, and your family warm for the critical first 72 hours. No generator required. No skills needed. Just open the bag.

10 items, zero guesswork

Hand-crank/solar LED lantern

Dual-powered lantern that charges via hand crank or solar panel. No batteries needed. 360-degree light for any room in the house.

USB power bank (10,000mAh)

Pre-charged and ready to go. Enough to fully charge a smartphone 2-3 times. Keeps you connected when the grid can't.

Hand-crank phone charger

Emergency phone charging when the power bank runs dry. 1 minute of cranking gives enough charge for a short call.

Battery-powered AM/FM radio

Your lifeline to BBC Radio 4 and local stations. When the internet dies, radio is the only source of official updates.

12-pack emergency candles

Long-burn candles for ambient light and warmth. Each burns for 8+ hours. Enough for three full nights.

Waterproof matches

Strike-anywhere matches in a waterproof case. For lighting candles, gas hobs, or a fireplace when lighters fail.

Thermal blankets x2

Compact emergency blankets that retain 90% of body heat. Windproof and waterproof. One per person.

Coolbox ice packs

Reusable gel ice packs to keep medication or essential food cold when the fridge stops working.

Head torch with spare batteries

Hands-free LED light for cooking, reading, or moving around the house safely at night. Includes spare battery set.

Laminated "What To Do" action card

Step-by-step guide for the first 30 minutes, first 12 hours, and 24-72 hours of a power outage. Waterproof, indestructible.

Your step-by-step action plan

This laminated guide ships with every kit. Here's what it covers — practical steps, not theory.

1

First 30 Minutes

Do not open the fridge or freezer — food stays safe for 4 hours (fridge) or 48 hours (full freezer) if you keep the door shut.

Activate your LED lantern and place it in the main living area.

Check if it is just your house or the whole street. Look outside. If your neighbours are dark too, it is a grid issue.

Charge your phone to 100% using the power bank. Then put it on low-power mode.

Tune the battery radio to BBC Radio 4 (93.5 FM) for updates.

2

First 12 Hours

Layer up rather than trying to heat the whole house. Close curtains for insulation.

Move the family into one room to conserve warmth.

Use the head torch for hands-free tasks — cooking, reading to kids, board games.

If you have a gas hob, you can still cook (use the matches). If electric only, eat foods that do not need cooking first.

Light emergency candles in hallways and near the bathroom for safe movement at night.

Avoid opening external doors more than necessary — conserve indoor heat.

3

24-72 Hours

Continue rationing power bank usage. Charge only when the phone drops below 20%.

If the outage continues past 24 hours, start using freezer food (it will begin thawing). Use coolbox ice packs for medication.

Keep the radio on periodically for restoration estimates.

Check on elderly neighbours if it is safe to do so.

If temperatures drop dangerously (below 5°C indoors), use thermal blankets. Consider going to a local warming centre — these are usually announced on local radio.

When power returns, do not turn everything on at once. Start with heating, then gradually restore appliances.

Ready when you are

Everything you need to keep your household running when the grid goes dark. Free UK shipping, dispatched within 48 hours.

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