Emergency equipment guidance

Food supplies are clearly one of the top priorities in a crisis - they are fundamental to survival and ensure that you and your family are able to feed themselves when others might struggle.

However, there are a significant number of other items that can help you deal with disasters, unexpected and unprecedented events - and having these set aside in preparation is extremely sensible.

The below list can be used as a helpful guide, but please do not see this as exhaustive.  The bigger your budget, the more prepared you can theoretically become.

  • Torch
  • Tactical knife
  • Rope
  • Compass
  • Sleeping bags
  • Electricity generator
  • Gas stove
  • Tent
  • Local maps
  • Whistle
  • Batteries
  • Fuel
  • PPE - as appropriate
  • Fire lighters
  • Matches
  • Fishing equipment
  • Medicines
  • Plasters & Bandages
  • Precious metals
  • Emergency blankets
  • Axe
  • Water purifier / tablets
  • Fruit and vegetable seeds
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Manual can opener
  • Duct tape
  • Vinyl gloves
  • Thermometer
  • Waterproof box
  • Rucksack
  • Radio
  • 2 gallons of water per day
  • Waterproofs
  • Nylon cord
  • Personal toiletries
  • Cash
  • Clothes, towels & blankets
  • Protection

We are able to supply a small number of these items to you direct - just visit our survival kits & equipment section if required.