Gear

Comparison criteria

Criteria first. Product links appear only on our 72-hour kit guide, as labelled Amazon affiliate links.

• TorchesComparison criteria for household torches and headlamps for UK power cuts—runtime, batteries and indoor usability.
• Power banksCriteria for household power banks used in UK outages—capacity, USB-C, self-discharge and medical-device cautions.
• RadiosBattery and wind-up radio criteria for UK power cuts—FM reception, power source and paper station frequencies.
• Water storageFood-grade water storage criteria for UK households—quantity, seals, stackability and hygiene.
• First-aid kitsHousehold first-aid kit criteria for UK readiness—contents, expiry tracking and limits of kit versus training.
• Winter travel suppliesCriteria for a modest UK winter car kit—hi-vis, warmth, shovel and charge leads for delays.