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Food-grade water container (20 litre)
One stackable container holds a full 3-day supply for nearly two people, which saves space compared with bottles.
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GOV.UK checklist
Bottled still water multipack
The simplest way to meet the GOV.UK target of 3 litres per person per day. A household of two needs at least 18 litres for 3 days.
What to look for
- Buy sealed still water with a best-before date at least a year away
- Store somewhere cool and dark, away from chemicals
- Rotate into everyday use and replace every 6 months
Why it’s in the kit
This item is named in the GOV.UK Be Ready emergency kit checklist.
Part of our water range.
Guides that mention this
How to Prepare for a Water Supply Outage
How much water to store, purification tablets, water butts and handwashing tips from GOV.UK’s water outage advice.
How Much Water to Store for an Emergency (UK)
GOV.UK says 3 litres per person per day for 3 days. Here’s how much that is for your household, how to store it and how long it keeps.
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.
2-Week Emergency Supply List UK
How to grow your 3-day kit into a 2-week emergency supply in the UK: water, food, medication and power, built up gradually and rotated.
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GOV.UK advice
Water purification tablets
GOV.UK suggests purification tablets if you lack room to store water. Tablet strengths differ, so follow the label exactly.
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Our pick
Water filter bottle or straw
Filters out bacteria and sediment from alternative sources. Pair with purification tablets or boiling for full treatment.
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Our pick
Collapsible water carrier
Folds flat for storage and lets you collect water from bottled-water stations during a supply outage.
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