Best power banks for power cuts
How to choose a power bank to keep phones charged in a power cut, what you may already own, and how we plan to test them. Draft: nothing tested yet.
Kit picks: what is worth buying, if anything
Most of what you need is already in your home. These guides cover the few things people often buy, and say clearly whether we have tested them.
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Best torches and lanterns for power cuts
How to choose a torch, lantern or head torch for a power cut, what you may already own, and how we plan to test them. Draft: nothing tested yet.
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Best wind-up radios for UK homes
How to choose a wind-up or battery FM radio for power cuts, what you may already own, and how we plan to test radios. Draft: nothing tested yet.
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Portable water filters: do you need one?
When a portable water filter is useful, why stored tap water comes first at home, and how we plan to look at filters. Draft: nothing tested yet.
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Ready-made emergency kit or build your own?
Compare a ready-made emergency kit with building your own from what you already own, using the UK Government's Be Ready advice. Draft page.
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