Our pick
Head torch
Keeps both hands free for cooking, first aid or helping children.
What to look for
- A red-light mode keeps night vision
- IPX4 or above for outdoor use
- Lightweight models suit children
Why it’s in the kit
This is our recommendation. It supports the official GOV.UK advice but isn’t named in it.
Part of our light & power range.
Guides that mention this
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.
Emergency Kit for Students and Flats (UK)
A compact UK emergency kit for students, renters and small flats: what to keep when space is tight, plus your landlord’s safety duties.
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GOV.UK checklist
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.
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GOV.UK checklist
Power bank
A charged power bank is on the official checklist, for phones and compatible medical devices.
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Our pick
Solar power bank
Tops itself up from daylight during a longer outage. Slow, but never fully dead.
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