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How to use our products

Step-by-step guidance for each product, written around what the product actually is and does. Always read the manufacturer's instructions that come with the item too.

Light & Power

12-Hour Chemical Glow Sticks (Pack of 10)Bend a glow stick until the inner capsule snaps, shake it, and use it to mark stairs, doors or paths.20,000mAh USB-C Power Bank with Digital DisplayCharge the power bank, then plug your phone or USB light into one of its ports and check the display.4-Slot USB Battery Charger for AA, AAA and 18650 CellsPut rechargeable cells into the charger's slots the right way round and power it by USB from a power bank or mains adapter.Compact USB Rechargeable LED LanternCharge the small lantern by USB, then switch it on, pick one of three light modes and hang it or stand it where you need light.Folding Solar Panel USB Charger (15W)Unfold the panel in direct sun and plug a power bank into its USB output, so sunshine is stored for later.Hand-Crank Dynamo LED Torch with USB-C BatteryWind the fold-out crank to charge the small battery (or charge it by USB-C), then switch on the LED torch.Hand-Crank Emergency Phone Charger and Power GeneratorPlug your phone cable into the generator's USB output and turn the handle to give the phone a small emergency top-up.High-Output Rechargeable Head Torch with SensorCharge the head torch's 21700 cell by USB, strap it on and use the sensor switch for hands-free control and strong light outdoors.Mini Magnetic Rechargeable LampCharge the small lamp by USB, then switch it on and stick it magnetically to steel or stand it on a table for close-up light.Portable Power Station 300W with UK Plug (LiFePO4)Check what you want to power, switch on the AC output and plug the device into the UK three-pin socket or a USB port.Portable Power Station 600W with UK Plug (LiFePO4, 576Wh)Check what you want to power, switch on the AC output and plug the device into the UK three-pin lead, or phones into the USB ports.Rechargeable Camping Lantern with Power Bank FunctionCharge the lantern by USB, use it as a hanging light, and plug a phone cable into its USB output when the phone needs a boost.Rechargeable Magnetic Flexible Work Light with DisplayCharge the work light by USB, stick its magnetic base to a steel surface, bend the neck to aim it and switch it on.Solar Rechargeable LED Car Warning Triangle LightUnfold the triangle, charge it in daylight and place it behind a broken-down vehicle only when it is safe to do so.Solar and USB Rechargeable LED Camping LanternCharge the lantern from a USB cable (or the small solar panel as a top-up), then hang it up and switch it on to light a room or tent.USB Rechargeable Head Torch with Wave SensorCharge the head torch by USB, fit it on your forehead and use the button or a hand wave to switch it on and choose a mode.

Water

2 Litre BPA-Free Hydration BladderYou fill the 2 litre bladder with drinking water, slide it into a pack's hydration sleeve and sip through the hose.Compact Collapsible Water Carrier with TapYou fill a pack-flat carrier with water, fit the tap and pour what you need into bottles, pots or a washing bowl.Four-Stage Water Filter StrawYou sip fresh water through a four-stage straw whose pre-filter catches sediment first and whose carbon layer eases taste and odour.Gravity-Fed Water Filter Bag 3LYou fill the bag with fresh water, hang it up and let gravity push the water through the filter into a clean bottle or pot.Lightweight BPA-Free Water Bottle 600mlYou fill this 600 ml bottle with drinking water and carry it for sipping on the move.Pocket Water Filter StrawYou sip fresh water straight through a hollow-fibre filter straw, with no pumping or batteries.Premium Reusable Water Filter StrawYou sip fresh water through a larger, reusable straw filter that you carry in a grab bag or car kit.Water Filter Straw Set, 4 PackYou sip fresh water through your own hollow-fibre straw, with one straw per bag, car or person.

Fire & Warmth

Air-Activated Hand Warmers, PairYou open the sachet, shake it so the iron powder starts to warm in the air, and put it in a glove or pocket.Clear Emergency Rain PonchoYou pull the hooded poncho over your head and coat to keep rain and wind off.Compact Ferrocerium Rod Fire StarterYou scrape a steel striker down a ferrocerium rod so a shower of sparks lands in dry tinder to start a small fire outdoors.Emergency Foil Blanket, Individually SealedYou wrap the foil blanket around your body, shiny side towards you, to reflect heat back and cut wind chill.Emergency Foil Blankets, 10 PackYou unfold one 140 x 210 cm foil blanket per person and wrap it shiny side inwards to hold in body heat.Folding Stainless Wood-Burning StoveYou unfold the stove outdoors, build a small twig fire in it and boil water or heat food in a pan on top.

Food & Cooking

Camping Cookware Set, 12 PiecesUnpack the nested pots, bowls and utensils, then cook or boil water over a wood stove or gas hob and eat from the bowls.Collapsible Silicone Cup with Lid, 350 mlPop up the flat silicone cup, fill it with a drink or soup, and put the lid on to carry it.Foldable Aluminium Stove Wind ShieldStand the folding aluminium plates around an outdoor stove to block the wind and help it work more efficiently.Folding Stainless Steel SporkOpen the folded spork and use the spoon end for soups and the fork end for solid food, as a spare for your go-bag.Folding Wood-Burning Camp StoveUnfold the stove on bare ground outdoors, burn twigs and small wood inside it, and stand a pot on top to cook.Hand-Crank Stainless Steel Coffee GrinderFill the grinder with beans, set the grind size and turn the handle by hand until the grounds are ready.Handheld Manual Can OpenerClamp the handheld opener on the rim of a tin and turn the handle to cut around the side of the lid.Household Vacuum Food Sealer with BagsPut food in a bag, lay the open end in the sealer and let it pull the air out and heat-seal the bag, ideally before a power cut.Insulated Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask, 380 mlFill the flask with hot water or a hot drink before the power goes off, so you can have it later without electricity.Stainless Steel Camp Cooking Pot, 1.2 LFill the 1.2 litre stainless pot with water or food and heat it over a wood stove, gas ring or open flame.Stainless Steel Mess Tin / Lunch Box, 3 or 4 CompartmentUse the compartmented stainless tin as a plate and carrier for meals, and take it away in your bag.

First Aid & Hygiene

Disposable Urine Bags, 700 ml (Pack of 3)Use one single-use bag to pass urine when no toilet is available, then seal it and bin it.Emergency Foil Bivvy Sleeping BagSlide inside this one-person reflective bag to shelter from wind and keep in some body heat if you are stuck in the cold.Family First Aid Kit Pouch, 184 PiecesUse this large pouch as a one-stop store of small dressings, plasters, bandages and tools for home, car or camping.First Aid Kit Bag, 79 PiecesKeep the zip bag somewhere easy to reach and use its plasters, bandages and tools to deal with everyday cuts, scrapes and sprains.Foil Emergency Blanket, 210 x 130 cmWrap this thin reflective sheet around yourself over dry clothes to cut wind and hold in body heat until you can get properly warm.Folding Emergency Toilet SeatSet up this folding seat in a private spot, fit a waste bag, and use it when the mains toilet cannot be flushed.Large Home First Aid Bag, 379 PiecesKeep this large red bag in a known spot at home or work and use its plasters, dressings, bandages and tools for minor injuries.Personal Safety Alarm Keyring, 130 dBYou pull the pin from the keyring alarm to sound a 130 dB siren and switch on its torch to attract attention and help.Pocket First Aid Kit, 13 PiecesKeep the small pouch to hand and use its plasters, gauze and bandages to cover minor cuts and scrapes until you can get proper care.Self-Adhesive Elastic Bandage Roll, 4.5 mWrap this cohesive roll over a dressing or around a joint so it holds in place without clips, pins or tape.Solar Shower Bag, 20 LFill the bag with water, leave it in the sun to warm, then hang it up and use the hose and shower head for a basic wash.

Radio & Navigation

Aluminium Emergency Whistles (Pack of 5)Blow the whistle hard three times, pause and repeat, to signal for help; give one to each family member.Emergency Signal MirrorUse the mirror to reflect sunlight towards a person, boat or aircraft, aiming through the sighting hole.Hand-Crank Solar Emergency Radio with 10,000mAh Power BankCharge the radio mainly by USB, tune AM, FM or shortwave for news, and use its big battery to charge a phone.Hand-Crank Solar Emergency Radio with 2000mAh Power BankCharge the radio by USB, crank or sun, then extend the antenna and tune AM, FM or shortwave to hear news; it also tops up a phone.Mini Hand-Crank Emergency Radio with LED TorchTurn the crank to power the pocket radio, then tune AM or FM for news and use the built-in torch or alarm if needed.PMR446 Licence-Free Walkie Talkies (Pair)Charge both radios, switch them on, set them to the same channel and press to talk.Solar FM/AM/SW Portable Radio with Flashlight and Media SlotCharge the radio by USB or sun, extend the antenna, tune FM, AM or SW, or play music from a memory card or USB stick.Titanium Dual-Hole Emergency WhistlePut the whistle between your lips, blow hard for three blasts and repeat, to attract attention.

Tools & Gear

11-in-1 Bicycle Repair Tool KitYou pick the right hex key, screwdriver head or tyre lever from the multi-tool to adjust or repair parts of a bicycle.4-Way Utility Key for Meter Boxes and StopcocksYou fit the matching end of the key into a meter box, cupboard, radiator valve or outside tap and turn it.550 Paracord Rope 4mm, 31m (100 ft)You cut a length of cord and tie it for guy lines, clothes lines, tarp shelters, repairs and tying down loads.Car Tow Rope 4m (5 tonne) with HooksYou hook it to the proper towing points on two vehicles so one can pull the other to safe ground.Collapsible Folding Bucket (20L)You open it out and use it to carry, bail or hold up to 20 litres of water.Digital Indoor Thermometer and HygrometerYou place it in a room and read the temperature and humidity on the LCD to check cold and damp.Elastic Luggage Strap with Buckle (60 / 90 cm)You stretch it over a load and fix the buckle, in the way you would use a bungee cord.Folding Steel Camping Shovel with Storage BagYou unfold the shovel, lock it open and use it to dig soil, mud or snow.Handheld Radiation Detector (Geiger Counter)You switch it on, note the normal background reading and then compare it with what it shows near an object.Portable Cordless Tyre InflatorYou charge it, attach it to the tyre valve, set the pressure and let it top up the tyre.Reflective Paracord 4mm (30 / 50 / 100m)You cut and tie this cord like any utility line, using its reflective threads to make tent lines, path markers and gear tie-offs visible in the dark.Retractable Gear Clip with Mini CompassYou clip it to your belt or bag so keys, a torch or a whistle stay on a pull cord within reach.Steel Pry Bar and Nail PullerYou use the flat end to lever things apart and the claw end to pull nails.

Bags & Storage

Anti-Theft Waist Bag for Phone and KeysYou wear it on your belt or waist with your phone inside and keys on the hook, to keep both on your body and your hands free.Fire-Resistant Battery Charging and Storage BagYou place a lithium battery or power bank inside the bag so it is contained while it charges or is stored.Foldable 17L Tool and Kit Organiser BagYou open the organiser out, sort small tools, torches, batteries and cables into its compartments and carry it by the handle.Foldable Packable DaypackYou unfold it from its small pouch when you need an extra bag, fill it and carry it on the shoulder straps.Large Foldable Storage Bags for Blankets and ClothesYou fill the bag with clean, dry blankets and winter clothing, zip it shut and store it where you can pull it out quickly.Large Water-Resistant Travel Backpack (85L)You load it with bulky household kit such as sleeping bags and spare clothes and carry it on its padded straps.MOLLE-Style Nylon Rucksack 25-30LYou load it as a grab bag, sorting kit into its compartments and carrying it on the padded shoulder straps.Nylon MOLLE Waist PackYou fill it with small essentials and wear it at your waist, so key items are on your body rather than in a bag.Roll-Top Waterproof Dry Bag Set (6 Pieces)You sort kit into the different-sized roll-top bags, roll each top down and clip it shut to keep contents protected from rain and splashes.Water-Repellent Compression SackYou stuff bedding into the sack and tighten the compression straps to shrink it into a compact bundle.Waterproof Hard Carry Case with FoamYou lay radios, power banks, torches or copied documents into the foam, then close the sealed lid for a rigid, splash-resistant case.Waterproof PVC Dry Backpack (10L / 20L / 30L)You load the PVC pack, roll the top down and buckle it, then carry it on the adjustable shoulder straps.Waterproof Packing Bag Set (7 Pieces)You sort clothes and small items into the seven zipped bags so that each category can be pulled out at once.Waterproof Phone Pouch with Lanyard (IPX8)You put your phone in the clear pouch, seal it and wear it round your neck so it stays dry and within reach.

Shelter & Security

Absorbent Sandless Flood BagYou soak the flat bag in water so it swells, then place it across a doorway to slow minor surface water.Door Stop Wedge Alarm 120 dBYou place the wedge at the base of a closed door, so it sounds a 120 dB siren if the door is pushed against it.Emergency Bothy Bag, 2 to 3 PersonYou pull the bothy bag over yourself and 1 or 2 companions and sit inside together, using body heat and shelter from wind and rain.Heavy-Duty Tarpaulin 3 x 2 mYou spread the 3 x 2 m tarpaulin over what needs covering and tie or weight it down through the eyelets.High-Visibility Safety VestYou put the yellow waistcoat on over your outer clothes so drivers can see you on a road or at a clean-up.Orange Safety Whistle with Neck LanyardYou hang the whistle round your neck and blow it, with three sharp blasts, to attract help if you are lost or in trouble.Parachute Nylon Camping HammockYou hang the hammock between two strong trees with the tree straps and lie in it, off the cold or wet ground.Polyethylene Tarpaulin Groundsheet 210 x 150You lay the 210 x 150 cm tarp on the ground or rig it from its eyelets with cord as a cover or a quick lean-to.Reflective Emergency Tent ShelterYou unfold the reflective shelter, tie it between trees or poles and sit inside out of the wind to keep heat in.Waterproof Cloth Duct Tape 50 mYou tear off a strip by hand and press it onto a clean, dry surface to patch, hold or bundle things.