Home Emergency Kit UK: Water, First Aid, Power Bank and Foil Blankets on Amazon

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New UK government advice published on 22 October asks households to keep a few basics at home in case power, water or phone services are disrupted for a while. What can you actually buy on amazon.co.uk to build that kit?

The short answer: water containers or bottled water for three days, a first aid kit, a charged power bank, a torch with spare batteries, a battery or wind up radio, and something warm such as blankets or foil blankets. Most of it fits in one box under the stairs.

Last updated: 26 October 2026

The Be Ready checklist lists water (3 litres per person per day for drinking), non perishable food, a torch, blankets, a battery or wind up radio, a charged power bank, cash, copies of documents and first aid items. On Amazon UK this morning, emergency radios fill around a dozen Electronics bestseller places, and water containers, water purification tablets and first aid kits also appear in the Sports and Outdoors and Health bestsellers. This is a practical UK shopping shortlist on amazon.co.uk. It does not invent prices, ratings or claims beyond what the listings state.

Water storage

• HYDROFYX 25 litre water storage containers, multipack, listed as food grade HDPE with screw caps for household drinking water; the listing also mentions 5 litre containers, so check the size and pack option before you buy
• water storage container search on amazon.co.uk for smaller sizes that are easier to lift

First aid

• General Medi 210 piece first aid kit, listed with a reflective bag, an ice pack, moleskin and an emergency blanket
• General Medi mini first aid kit, 92 pieces, listed with a foil blanket and scissors in a compact pouch for the car or a grab bag

Power for your phone

• INIU 10000mAh 45W power bank, listed as compact with a detachable short USB C cable
• Anker Zolo 20000mAh 30W power bank, listed with a built in USB C cable and up to four iPhone 15 charges

Warmth

• Safety First Aid HypaGuard foil blankets, pack of 6, listed as individually wrapped mylar blankets that unfold to 210 x 130 cm
• General Medi emergency foil blankets, 12 pack, listed as reusable, waterproof and windproof mylar for home and car kits

Radio and light

• our wind up emergency radio guide (published alongside this one)
• our rechargeable torch and head torch guide, since the government advice notes torches are safer than candles
• our AA batteries bulk pack guide for spares

Open the live listing on the day you buy, as sizes and pack counts can sit under separate options.

What to check on the listing

• Water containers: food grade wording, cap type, and a size you can still lift when full (25 litres of water weighs about 25 kg)
• First aid kits: the contents list in the images, and expiry dates on wipes and dressings
• Power banks: capacity, output, the cable included, and how long it holds charge in a drawer
• Foil blankets: unfolded size and whether each one is sealed

Things you do not need to buy

• Signing up to your energy and water supplier’s Priority Services Register is free, and the government campaign highlights it for anyone who may need extra help
• Tinned food you already eat, a little cash and printed copies of key phone numbers cost little or nothing extra

Quick checklist

1. Water for three days for everyone in the house, pets included
2. First aid kit and any regular medication
3. Charged power bank and a torch with spare batteries
4. Battery or wind up radio with local FM frequencies written down
5. Blankets or foil blankets, cash and copies of documents in one box

Use the Amazon product and search links above to compare options on amazon.co.uk. This is a UK shopping shortlist for a home emergency kit, not official government guidance or medical advice. Check the Be Ready site for the full checklist.

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