GOV.UK checklist
Fleece blankets
GOV.UK lists blankets because homes cool quickly when the heating goes off.
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GOV.UK checklist
Foil emergency blankets
Light, cheap and reflects body heat. Pack several in grab bags and car kits.
What to look for
- Buy a multipack for the whole household
- Shiny side faces in to keep heat
- Use with, not instead of, a real blanket
Why it’s in the kit
This item is named in the GOV.UK Be Ready emergency kit checklist.
Part of our warmth range.
Guides that mention this
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.
Winter Car Kit UK: Emergency Checklist
The GOV.UK winter car kit list: torch, charger, warm clothes, blankets, hi-vis, jump leads, food, drink, snow shovel and first aid kit.
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
Sleeping bag
Named in the official checklist. A 3-season bag keeps you warm in an unheated winter home.
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GOV.UK checklist
Thermal base layers
GOV.UK advises several thin layers rather than one thick one. Thermals are the foundation.
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Hand warmers
Air-activated warmers that last for hours. Useful in car kits and for older relatives.
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