A list to help those who are looking to get supplies in case of emergencies.
Good for you and shelf stable.
Holland & Barrett Nut Mix 850g | H&B
Really useful to have and recommended for drinking water and for boiling water If no water supply available. Also in cans so fully recyclable and much better for you than plastic.
Canned Still Natural Mineral Water - 330ml - Case of 24
Really handy to have if no electricity supply available for cooking and boiling water.
Camping Stoves & Portable Gas Cookers
Soap bars are much better for the environment but also can be used with very little water supply.
Faith in Nature Soap | FIN Soap Bars & Liquid Soap | H&B
Not full of nasties shelf-stable can be eaten hot or cold.
Mr Organic Baked Beans | Waitrose & Partners
These are really great. Can be used with minimal water. Easy to store and don't take up loads of space.
Buy Travel Soap & Leaves for Backpacking & Travel
Always really handy to have batteries for torches and such like. Rechargeable is always my go-to as they can be used again and again.
Energizer Rechargeable Batteries
These are really worth looking into. They hold power for roughly 8 hours if you lose supply.
Set up a Battery Back Up | BT Home Phone | BT Help
It's always really useful to have a decent sturdy pair of wellies. These have stood the test of time.
Cotswold Adults Stratus Wellington Boots - Green
I would absolutely recommend these. They are great for staying completely dry. You can also put multiple layers on top and underneath to stay warm.
All in One Waterproof Adult
Collapsing camper and kettle is always a great idea to have somewhere. They're easy to store and can be used on gas stoves.
Frontier Ultralight Collapsible Camping Kettle
Great for general use but also really handy as can be charged by power bank.
Powerlocus Headphones
Plasters are always great to keep on hand but stored in a tin also keeps them waterproof.
Children's plasters in a tin (30 pcs) - Farmyard
Greatest packaging is compostable cases are reusable. But also can be bought in travel size. Great to keep on hand.
Fussy Natural Deodorant Refill Cloud Nine 40g | H&B
Great alternative doesn't use an aerosol can which includes lots of nasties. Also perfect for an emergency travel bag.
Battle Green Natural Dry Shampoo Powder (55g Tubes)
They do some great thick throw blanket options Which are useful in all sorts of scenarios and great for winter too.
Buy Habitat Blanket Stitch Throw - Green - 125x150cm
Incredibly useful to have if you own a vehicle, an absolutely recommended to be kept in the boot.
AA Breakdown Kits & Travel Essentials
Great to be kept in the back of a car. Always really useful to have in an emergency kit.
Thermal Foil Blanket - Silver
Tastes really great. Is shelf stable can be added to things like fruit, cereal and used for various other things.
Pip & Nut | Peanut & Almond Butter
Solar powered power banks are great as they have a light on but also can be self-recharged.
25+ Power Bank Solar Charger for sale | Updated Oct 2026
