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Ready-made emergency grab bag
A pre-packed kit is a quick start. Add your medication, documents, cash and water.
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GOV.UK advice
Grab bag rucksack
GOV.UK advises a spare bag of essentials in case you must leave quickly. A 30–40 litre waterproof rucksack fits a household kit.
What to look for
- Waterproof or with a rain cover
- Padded straps for carrying distance
- Keep it by the front door
Why it’s in the kit
This item comes from GOV.UK Be Ready guidance on preparing your home and household.
Part of our grab bag range.
Guides that mention this
How to Prepare Your Home for Flooding
Flood warnings, grab bags, barriers and air brick covers: GOV.UK’s flood preparation advice in plain English.
Grab Bag Checklist UK: What to Pack
What to put in an emergency grab bag in the UK, based on GOV.UK advice: medication, documents, torch, water, warm clothes and more.
Bug Out Bag UK: Checklist for Families
A practical UK bug out bag list for 72 hours away from home, including what’s legal to carry, family kit and what to leave out.
Prepping for Beginners UK: A Sensible Checklist
A no-nonsense UK prepping checklist for beginners: start with GOV.UK’s 3-day kit, then build up water, food, power and plans step by step.
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Waterproof dry bag
Keeps documents, phones and medication dry in floods or heavy rain.
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Waterproof jacket or poncho
GOV.UK’s flood grab bag includes warm, waterproof clothing.
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Multi-tool
Pliers, blade, screwdrivers and opener in one. UK law limits carrying locking blades in public.
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