Articles for a more prepared life

Build a three-day home emergency kit around meals, water, lighting, communication and everyday care, with a practical test before you pack it away.

Build a practical UK car emergency kit, know what to do after a breakdown, and keep passengers safe without attempting roadside repairs.

A UK flood kit list separating a carryable bag from home supplies, with medicines, documents, pets, accessible packing and safe storage.

Be Ready launched on 22 October 2026. Start with the supplies you own and a household plan for disrupted services.

Source dated 22 October 2026

Compare UK portable power stations for home backup: verified Jackery and EcoFlow capacity, output, ports, runtime planning and safe use.

Choose a UK power-cut power bank: 10,000 vs 20,000 mAh, verified Anker examples, USB-C output limits, cables, charging and safe storage.

Choose a UK power-cut torch or head torch: verified Petzl and Lifesystems examples, brightness, runtime, battery options and useful household checks.

Choose a UK emergency radio: Duronic APEX and Roberts Play 11 compared, FM versus DAB, wind-up and battery power, controls and reception checks.

A simple way to keep spare meals at home: set useful stock levels, put shorter dates first, replace what you eat and avoid bulk-buying mistakes.

Why camping stoves, barbecues and outdoor heaters must stay outdoors, plus safer food and warmth options and what to do about carbon monoxide.

A practical review of emergency food, water, batteries, contacts and household needs, with a short action list for anything that no longer works.

Choose useful paper and digital records, protect sensitive information and set a sensible cash amount for household disruption.