Supplies that get you through a power cut.
Portable power stations, first aid kits and survival kits sold in the UK, compared on what they actually contain. Every store we show delivers to the UK.
Top pick per shortlist, by our published score
- Power stationsJackery Explorer 1000 v29.2 out of 10
- First aid kitsLifesystems Trek First Aid Kit9.0 out of 10
- Survival kitsBCB Ultimate Survival Kit7.6 out of 10
Shortlists
Best portable power stations in the UK
All 19 ranked
A 1,070 Wh LiFePO4 unit rated for 1,500 W with a certified 20 ms UPS and low noise.
Best first aid kits in the UK
All 18 ranked
Personal outdoor kit with 23 items for cuts, grazes and blisters at a listed 240 g.
Best survival kits and grab bags in the UK
All 16 ranked
24-item pocket survival kit sealed in a watertight mini mess tin at a listed 275g.
Built for 72 hours and longer
We check what each kit covers per person and per day: water, food, light, first aid and power.
Ranked on contents, not commission
The order comes from features, tester picks and how many people search for a product. Our method is public.
Stores that deliver to you
We show only the stores that ship to your country, so you never land on a shop that cannot deliver.
Sources for every claim
Specs come from the maker. Shelf life, battery cycles and filter life are labeled as the maker's claims.
Questions people ask
Frequently asked questions
What does the UK government advise for an emergency kit?
The UK government's Prepare website advises keeping an emergency kit with bottled water and a battery or wind-up torch and radio. It also lists spare batteries and a first aid kit. The same list names a power bank and non-perishable food and a tin opener. Kit contents and shelf life figures on this site are claims by the maker.
Which power stations work with UK sockets?
UK mains outlets supply 230 volts at 50 Hz through BS 1363 sockets. Check that the listing for a power station names that socket type for its AC output and its mains charger. The Prepare website lists a power bank and spare batteries for a home emergency kit. Output and charge figures are from the maker.
What does BS 8599 mean on a first aid kit?
In the UK, BS 8599-1 covers the contents of workplace first aid kits. BS 8599-2 covers the contents of motor vehicle first aid kits. So the number after the dash shows whether the kit follows the workplace list or the vehicle list. Piece counts are the maker's own count.
How much water should I store?
The UK government's Prepare website advises keeping bottled water in a home emergency kit. For a working figure the Government of Canada recommends two litres per person per day for drinking, cooking and hygiene. It also advises a kit that lasts at least 72 hours. Ready.gov in the United States advises at least one gallon per person per day.
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