Power cut shopping list: 3 days, family of 4
Light, news, phone charging and warmth for a family of four for three days, with an optional power station.
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This is a shopping list, not a kit we sell. Prices are the ones we read on 1 Nov 2026 (3 Nov 2026 for the St John Ambulance first aid kit) and will change; the total leaves out things you probably already own. Tick what you have (saved on this device only).
| Item | Example product | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Alpkit Ionic 350 Lumen Head Torch · Alpkit (one each) Shop | 4 × £15.99 £63.96 | |
| Alpkit Bob Waterproof Camping Lantern · Alpkit Shop | 2 × £19.99 £39.98 | |
| DURACELL Plus AA Alkaline Batteries (12 Pack) · Amazon UK Shop | 2 × £8.40 £16.80 | |
| Elprico Wind Up Radio with DAB/FM Solar Charging 10000mAh Power Bank · Amazon UK Shop | 1 × £37.98 £37.98 | |
| Anker Zolo Power Bank 20000mAh 30W Built-in USB-C · Anker UK (brand store) Shop | 2 × £34.99 £69.98 | |
| FireAngel FA6813 Portable Carbon Monoxide Alarm 10 Year · Amazon UK (if you burn gas, oil, coal or wood) Shop | 1 × £13.98 £13.98 | |
| Alpkit Peak 1000 Insulated Flask · Alpkit Shop | 1 × £13.97 £13.97 | |
| StaySnug Fluffy Hot Water Bottle · Lakeland (not for babies) Shop | 2 × £19.99 £39.98 | |
| your own | 1 × – | |
| Total (items with a price) | £296.63 | |
Optional: bigger budget
| Item | Example product | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300D Portable Power Station · Jackery UK (brand store) (about 300 Wh: phones, lights, router) Shop | 1 × £219.00 £219.00 | |
| MARBERO Portable Solar Panel Kit 100W Foldable · Amazon UK (small output in winter) Shop | 1 × £99.99 £99.99 | |
| Optional extras total | £318.99 | |
Start with a plan
Our own printable plans. Write down what you will do first; then buy only what the plan says you're missing.
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Want the reasons behind each item? See the full power cut checklist.
No list or product can promise to keep you safe. Follow official instructions in an emergency and call 999 if lives are at risk.