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The Edit: Emergency Prepping
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items In these turbulent political times, here are what I have to prepare and prep for emergencies for myself & my family.
I always keep one of these in my car for breakdowns or unexpected emergencies when temperatures fall. These thermally insulated bivvy bags are specifically designed for emergency use, helping to retain body heat and prevent exposure. They’re also ide...
Self Insulating Emergency Blanket
60 Pack Toilet Roll
This helps to protect your body from the effects of nuclear fallout - radiation. I have this in my bug-in bag incase the unimaginable happens and we find ourself at war.
Potassium Iodine Tablets 400MCG - High Strength
A full-face respirator like this is a useful addition to any prep kit because it offers far more protection than basic face masks in emergency situations. It helps filter harmful airborne particles, smoke, dust, and certain gases, which is crucial du...
Adults Full Face Respirator Mask
Handy to have in your kit to avoid contamination of your actual clothes as you probably won't have access to running water for your washing machine.
Powder-Free Disposable Gloves
A Faraday bag like this is a smart addition to your prep kit because it protects electronic devices from electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), hacking, and signal tracking by blocking wireless signals. It can help keep phones, tablets, or GPS units secure a...
Faraday Backpack 15L - Waterproof
Early this year I took the decision to start emergency prepping for me & my family. Some might call it overkill, but in times of unrest in Europe and the talk of nuclear war, I don't want to take any chances and be the ones left without anything....
Portable Camping Stove
This will protect you in case of nuclear or ash fallout from contaminating your clothes, if you have to venture outside. They are disposable so I'd recommend you have a few in your prep kit and in various sizes as you may also want these for your chi...
Disposable Coverall Suit
Lifestraw is a portable water filter which will allow you to drink from any water source you can find. The straw kills 99.999% of bactiera, parasites and microplastics and will last up to 4000 litres of water per straw. This will help you stay alive ...
LifeStraw - Emergency Water Filter
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This is one of my most vital pieces of gear! If the power grid goes down and you can't talk on the phone, this Radio will help you receive updates and can be powered by winding up by hand Crank, solar power or batteries. The Radio can also charge any...
Analogue Radio
A lot of the time, people usually think to prepare for themselves bit often can forget about their pets. What happens to them? Don't forget your fur-babies and make sure you have a plan for them too and a way to take them with you, whatever you decid...
Small Pet Travel Bag
One of the most useful tools in my entire kit. This ferrocerium rod is the perfect way for me to light kindling to start a fire. Remember: in times of hardship, don't think you can go to the shop for a lighter or a box of matches, everything will be ...
Fire Starting Rod
If you want to be able to power your devices in the event of a power outage, civil unrest, weather catastrophe or even war, this will help you keep in touch with loved ones if the grid is down. Keep it handy in your bag, car or at home for easy power...
Phone Charger & Torch
A really good quality First Aid Kit is key for if you and your family incase of medical emergencies when medical aid is not longer an option.
Survivor First Aid Kit
If you're wanting to continue to grow your own produce in times when the shop shelves are empty, stocking up on this bumper pack of seeds is a great backup food source incase of emergency.
21 Variety Pack of Vegtable Seeds
This waterproof lighter is USB chargeable, can be used up to 200 times on a single charge and is rugged and tough enough to help you during every eventuality you might encounter. A great pocket item to have in your backpack or your kitchen draw, I us...
USB Rechargeable Lighter
Torches are super handy no matter where you are or what you're doing!! I cannot stress this more, you will always need torches in every stage of life and these are super super bright and run off usual batteries (3 per torch) and last a long time.
LED Torch 2000 Lumen - Duo Pack
My polish mother in law has canned for many years and is one of the reasons why they never had to panic during the covid pandemic. Whilst everyone else was fighting in the shops, she was collecting her pre-canned produce she made from her storage and...
12 Mason Jars 17 oz - For Canning & Preserving
Self explanatory, but if you have a dog, you'll want to be able to feed them if things go sideways and you can't run to the store to pick more up. Any dry dog food works just fine, but make sure you have extra just incase.
Dog Food
Muslin squares are a great way to help you preserve food and can items. Ideal for if you want to start preserving your own produce
50 x 50 cm Muslin Cloth
This canning & preserving set is a great beginners kit to learning how to store food. Great for the present to help save money and if you like to know where your food is coming from, and also as a means of food in emergency situations.
9-Piece Canning Supplies Kit