Kit reviews

Independent, price-tracked comparisons of the kit that matters when the power cuts, the water stops or the shelves thin out. We tell you the best pick — and when not to buy at all.

Water filter straws

LifeStraw vs Sawyer vs Water-to-Go — tested and price-tracked for UK buyers.

7 reviewed · from £27.95 →

Power stations

Keep the fridge, wifi and phones running in a blackout — the best UK power stations, tested against price and capacity.

10 reviewed · from £209 →

Emergency food

Long-life food that needs no fridge and little cooking — freeze-dried, ration packs and pouches, compared on shelf life, calories and price.

8 reviewed · from £5.5 →

Water storage & purification

Containers to store emergency water, and tablets to purify it — compared on capacity, type and price for UK households.

7 reviewed · from £9 →

Grab bags & kits

Ready-made grab bags and emergency kits for UK households — compared on what's inside, who they cover and price.

7 reviewed · from £24 →

Torches & radios

Torches, head torches and wind-up/battery radios for a power cut — compared on brightness, power source and price.

7 reviewed · from £25 →

Fans & cooling

Portable air conditioners, tower fans and coolers for UK heatwaves — compared on cooling type, room size and price.

6 reviewed · from £22 →

Stoves & cooking

Portable stoves for cooking when the power's out — compared on fuel, boil time and price, with the safety rules that matter.

6 reviewed · from £13 →

First aid & alarms

First aid kits, carbon-monoxide and smoke alarms, and fire blankets for UK homes — compared on contents and price.

6 reviewed · from £6.5 →

Flood protection

Sandless sandbags, flood barriers, door guards and pumps to protect a home from flooding — compared on type, protection and price.

6 reviewed · from £13 →