One bag for the night the power goes.
Fifteen things you would otherwise hunt for in the dark, packed in a 25 L bag and kept by the door. Light, phone power, warmth, news, water tablets and first aid, all sorted before you need them.
25 L backpack15 items1 bag by the door
Open the box.
What arrives, and how it all fits: a 25 L bag with the patch on top, and fifteen items packed inside.
- 1×LED head torchLight
- 4×Glow sticksLight
- 1×Fire starterLight
- 1×Power bankPower
- 1×3-in-1 cablePower
- 8×AAA batteriesPower
- 1×Emergency radioNews
- 1×First aid kitFirst aid
- 1×Water tabletsWater
- 2×Foil blanketsWarmth
- 4×Hand warmersWarmth
- 1×Hi-vis vestBe seen
- 1×Whistle + compassBe seen
- 2×Face masksSafety
- 1×Document pouchSafety
Illustration of the planned kit, not a photo. The contents are drafts until supplier samples are approved. We'll swap this for real unboxing photos once the first bags arrive.
The first three hours.
Most of what goes wrong in a power cut goes wrong early. This is the order it usually happens in, and what the bag has ready for each stage.
- Minute 0The lights go out
You need light and you need both hands.
A torch in a drawer you cannot find is no use. The head torch is on top of the bag, with glow sticks for the hallway and children's rooms.
LED head torchGlow sticksFire starter - Minute 30Phone at 40%
Your phone is now your radio, torch and link to everyone.
Wifi is down and mobile data drains the battery faster. A charged power bank and the right lead keep it alive, and spare batteries cover the torch and radio.
Power bank3-in-1 cable8 AAA batteries - Hour 1The house is cooling
Staying warm matters before it feels urgent.
Foil blankets fold to almost nothing and hold in body heat. Hand warmers give you hours of heat with no power at all.
2 foil blankets4 hand warmers - Hour 2What is going on?
Without the internet, a small radio is how you find out.
An AM/FM radio picks up local updates when the web does not load.
Emergency radio - Hour 3Someone is hurt, or you have to go
If it is more than a cut, you are ready for that too.
A first aid kit for the small things, a vest and whistle if you have to leave in the dark, masks for dust and smoke, and a pouch that keeps your passports and insurance papers together. Water purification tablets are in there too, for when you cannot trust the tap.
First aid kitWater tabletsHi-vis vestWhistle and compass2 face masksDocument pouch
Everything in the bag.
The planned contents for the Personal kit, grouped by the moment you reach for them. We confirm the final list and publish each item's specification once supplier samples are approved.
In the dark
- 1×LED head torchHands-free light for walking, reading and first aid. White light.
- 4×Glow sticksTwelve hours of light, no batteries, safe for children's rooms.
- 1×Fire starterFinal type confirmed with samples.
On your phone
- 1×Power bankKeeps phones going. 20,000 mAh planned.
- 1×3-in-1 charging cableUSB-C, Lightning and micro-USB in one lead.
- 8×AAA batteriesSpare cells for the torch and radio.
Keeping warm
- 2×Foil blanketsLight, fold small, hold in body heat.
- 4×Hand warmersPairs. Up to 12 hours of heat, no batteries.
Knowing what's happening
- 1×Emergency radioAM/FM, for updates when the internet is down.
If someone is hurt
- 1×Travel first aid kitPlasters, dressings and gloves. The standard it meets is published once certified.
If you have to go
- 1×Hi-vis vestSo you are visible on a dark road.
- 1×Whistle with compassLoud, light and on a lanyard.
- 2×Face masksFor dust and smoke. Rating shown once certified.
- 1×Document pouchWater-resistant, for passports and insurance papers.
- 1×Water purification tabletsOne pack, used as directed on the pack. Not a replacement for clean drinking water.
Could you find these in the dark?
Tick what you could put your hands on right now, in the dark. Nothing is saved.
What we will tell you straight.
Where the contents are not final
This is a launch list. Specifications and any standard (BS 8599-1 for first aid, FFP ratings for masks, EN ISO 20471 for the vest) are only stated once we hold the certificate.
Packed by hand in the UK
Each bag is packed and checked by a person. Delivery details are confirmed before launch, and we only use couriers that accept lithium batteries.
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What's in the bag?
Fifteen items covering light, power, news, first aid, water, warmth and staying safe. See the packing list above. The final list is confirmed when samples are approved.
Does it include water and food?
We include water purification tablets, to be used as directed on the pack, but no bottled water and no food. How much you need depends on how many people live with you and how long you want to cover, so we leave that to you. The free checklist shows what to add.
Is this official government advice?
No. Keep Ready Kit is an independent business. We link to official UK guidance and build the kit around the same everyday needs, but we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government.
How long do the power bank and radio last?
We will publish tested run times for each item before launch, not figures copied from a supplier's listing.
Can I return it?
We plan a 14-day return window from delivery. Sealed hygiene and health items, such as face masks and the first aid kit, can't be returned once opened. Full terms are published at launch.
Where do the weather warnings above come from?
From the Met Office (weather warnings) and the Environment Agency (flood warnings in England), both published as open data. We show a summary only. For anything that affects you, check the official pages: metoffice.gov.uk and gov.uk/check-for-flooding. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland flood warnings come from SEPA, Natural Resources Wales and Dfi, which are not shown here yet.
Where do you deliver?
We expect to launch with delivery across mainland UK. Courier, price and timings are confirmed before orders open, and we will tell the waiting list first.