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Power cut kit

Our picks for a power cut, a storm or a cold snap: water, food, warmth, light and power.

Water

Bottled water Glass bottles keep for years while sealed. Find one Water carrier For filling up ahead of a storm. Handy for washing too. Find one

Food that keeps

Instant noodles Cheap, light and ready in minutes. Find one Tinned beans and soup Eat warm or cold. Find one Rice and lentils Keep for ages. Red lentils cook in about 20 minutes. Find one Dried egg powder Scrambled eggs without a fridge. Find one Tin opener No power needed. Find one

Hot food and a brew

Portable gas stove Hot food and drinks without the mains. Find one Butane canisters Check they fit your stove. Find one

Staying warm

Winter sleeping bag Rated to 0°C or below. Find one Hand warmers Warm for hours. The stick-on kind work in socks. Find one Foil blankets Fold up small and hold in body heat. Find one

Light and power

Power bank Keeps phones charged for days. Find one Head torch Hands-free light. Find one LED lantern Lights a whole room. Find one Spare batteries Check the sizes your torch and radio take. Find one

Safety

Carbon monoxide alarm Battery powered, so it works with the power off. Find one Fire extinguisher A small one for the kitchen. Find one Fire blanket For pan fires. Hangs by the cooker. Find one First aid kit Plasters, bandages and the basics. Find one

Handy to have

Wind-up radio No batteries needed. Many charge a phone too. Find one Carbon steel knife Holds a keen edge and throws sparks off a fire steel. Rusts if left wet: dry it and oil it. 18+ to buy. Find one Grab bag Keeps the kit together in one place. Find one

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