Power bank
A charged power bank is on the official checklist, for phones and compatible medical devices.
What to look for
- 20,000 mAh charges most phones 4 to 5 times
- Recharge every 3 months
- Check it has the right ports for your devices
Why it’s in the kit
This item is named in the GOV.UK Be Ready emergency kit checklist.
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