GOV.UK checklist
Tinned meat and fish
Named in the official checklist. Protein that keeps for years and can be eaten cold straight from the tin.
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GOV.UK advice
Camping stove and gas
A way to boil water for drinking and baby formula, as GOV.UK suggests. Use outdoors or with good ventilation only.
What to look for
- Never use gas stoves in enclosed spaces (carbon monoxide risk)
- Stock spare gas canisters
- Pack matches or a lighter with it
Why it’s in the kit
This item comes from GOV.UK Be Ready guidance on preparing your home and household.
Part of our food range.
Guides that mention this
Emergency Food List UK: 3 Days of Supplies
A UK emergency food supply list for 3 days with no cooking or fridge, following GOV.UK advice, plus how to store and rotate it.
2-Week Emergency Supply List UK
How to grow your 3-day kit into a 2-week emergency supply in the UK: water, food, medication and power, built up gradually and rotated.
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GOV.UK checklist
Tinned vegetables, beans and soup
Tinned vegetables are on the GOV.UK list. Beans and soups are filling and safe to eat cold.
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GOV.UK checklist
Dried fruit and nuts
Light, calorie-dense and listed by GOV.UK. Good for grab bags and car kits.
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Our pick
Cereal and energy bars
No-prep food for children and adults. Easy to pack in a grab bag or car.
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