Spare batteries (AA and AAA)
GOV.UK names spare batteries for your torch and radio. Long-life alkaline batteries keep for up to 10 years.
What to look for
- Match sizes to your torch and radio
- Store in their packaging so they don’t short
- Lithium AA cells last longest in cold
Why it’s in the kit
This item is named in the GOV.UK Be Ready emergency kit checklist.
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