Power Cut Basics Kit

The six small things on the government's emergency list that most homes don't have, in one box: light, water treatment, a way to carry water, fire, warmth and a day's food that needs no cooking. It covers a power cut, a boil notice or a few days of disruption at home, and it costs less than buying the pieces one at a time.

What's in it

• Predator II headlamp. Hands-free light. The guidance says a torch per person and that torches are safer than candles; this is the one we'd pick.
• Water purification tablets (50). Treat tap or stored water if the supply is in doubt. One tablet treats a litre.
• 10 litre collapsible jerry can. Fill it when a warning comes, fold it flat the rest of the time.
• Wind and waterproof matches. For a camping stove or a candle when the lighter's gone.
• Foil space blanket. Warmth without power, and it weighs nothing.
• Seven Oceans emergency ration block. A day's calories that needs no cooking and keeps for years.

What it covers from the government's list

The Prepare guidance asks every household to keep a torch, water, a way to stay warm, food that needs no cooking and the basics for a few days. This kit is those lines. Our emergency kit checklist has the whole list, sorted into what you probably own already.

What it doesn't include, on purpose

• Water itself. Tablets treat water that exists. Store a few big bottles from the supermarket first.
• A radio. The Midland ER300 Pro is the one we'd add; the three-day kit with radio includes it.
• First aid. Check what you have against the list; most homes have the plasters and need the dressings.
• Batteries, hand sanitiser, wet wipes. Any supermarket, cheaper than us. The headlamp takes AAA batteries.

Who it's for

A household starting from nothing, or a second set for the car. If you already have a torch, a stove, a jerry can and a blanket, buy the tablets and the ration block singly instead; we'd rather you didn't pay for things you own.

Bought separately, the six items come to £34.30 today. Not sure whether you need it? Email us what you already have and we'll say what's missing. We reply within 24 hours.

Returns Policy

If you are not completely satisfied with your items then you can return them to Sgt Prepper Shop within 30 days of delivery. Damaged items or faults need to be reported within 48hrs of delivery.

Please return to:
Sgt Prepper Shop
10 California
Witton Park
Bishop Auckland
DL14 0DR

Please include a note with your order number and the reason for returning each item.

Shipping

We ship to virtually any address in the UK, with all orders currently sent via Royal Mail.

Orders over £80 qualify for free standard delivery. For orders under £80, a flat £4.95 shipping fee applies.

We aim to deliver your item within 2–4 working days, and once your order is placed, we’ll provide an estimated delivery date based on stock availability and your selected shipping option.

IMPORTANT

As of 6th April 2022, if you have bought an age restricted item such as a knife or an axe, your delivery driver will require you to show ID as proof of age as per The Offensive Weapon Act 2019.