Power and lighting starter kit
Safe light and a charged phone for when the power goes out, without relying on candles.
Why this kit
Most power cuts are short, but they are more stressful in the dark. Battery and rechargeable lights are safer than candles, especially with children or pets at home.
A charged power bank keeps at least one phone working so you can check updates and stay in touch.
Kit contents
What is in this kit
13 items
Quantities are for 2 adults for 3 days, with 3 litres of drinking water per person a day (GOV.UK guidance). Some items are one per household; others grow with the number of people and days.
Sized for the household you saved on this device.
Amazon links for this kit are coming soon. You can still use the list to check what you already have.
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Petzl Actik head torch
Bright, hands-free light, one for each person.
1 each for 2 people.
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Quantity: 2
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Energizer Fusion compact LED lantern
Lights a whole room and is safer than candles.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Fenix PD36R rechargeable torch Optional
A powerful rechargeable torch for checking outside or the fuse box.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Anker power bank, 10,000 mAh
Charges a phone two or three times. Keep it topped up.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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UGREEN USB-C charging cable, 1 m Optional
A spare cable that stays with the kit.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Amazon Basics AA batteries, pack of 12
Long shelf life batteries for torches, radios and smoke alarms.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Amazon Basics AAA batteries, pack of 12
Spares for head torches and smaller devices.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Panasonic eneloop rechargeable batteries, 4 AA + 4 AAA Optional
Rechargeable batteries that hold their charge in storage.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Panasonic eneloop SmartPlus battery charger Optional
Charges AA and AAA rechargeable batteries.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station Optional
A large battery that can run lights, a router or a fridge for a while.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Jackery SolarSaga 100 W solar panel Optional
Recharges a power station from daylight.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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APC Back-UPS Connect mini UPS for routers Optional
Keeps broadband running for hours when the power goes.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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BioLite SolarPanel 10+ with built-in battery Optional
Charges a phone from the sun and stores power for later.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1