Guides

Survival guides

Pick the area you are working on and read the field-tested guidance behind the gear we stock.

4 guidesLight & powerMost popular

• Survival flashlight guide: lumens, runtime and beam distance that actually matter7 min read
• How to size a power bank for a blackout: phones, radios and headlamps8 min read
• Headlamp, lantern or torch: how to light a home during a power cut6 min read

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2 guidesSurvival kits

• What belongs in a survival kit — and what quietly wastes space7 min read
• Bug-out bag or stay-at-home kit? How to decide before you pack6 min read

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2 guidesWaterMost popular

• Water filter vs purifier: what actually makes water safe in an emergency8 min read
• Storing water at home: containers, rotation and how much is enough6 min read

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2 guidesFireMost popular

• Reliable fire lighting: ferro rod, lighter or matches in bad weather7 min read
• Camp stove fuel choices for emergencies: gas, spirit, wood or solid fuel7 min read

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2 guidesMedical

• IFAK contents that matter: bleeding, airway and the boring stuff you use most8 min read
• Medical planning for a power cut: medication, cold chain and hygiene6 min read

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2 guidesFoodMost popular

• Emergency food storage that people will actually eat7 min read
• Cooking without power: meals that need one pot and no fridge6 min read

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2 guidesBagsMost popular

• Choosing a bug-out bag: size, fit and the features that earn their weight7 min read
• Organising your pack so you can find things in the dark5 min read

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2 guidesShelterMost popular

• Staying warm without heating: how to hold heat in one room7 min read
• Tarp and emergency shelter basics for European weather6 min read

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2 guidesToolsMost popular

• Survival knife and multitool: what to carry and what it must do7 min read
• The emergency repair kit: tape, cordage and fixing things that break5 min read

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2 guidesComms

• Emergency radio guide: getting information when the network is down7 min read
• Signalling and two-way radios: staying in contact without a network6 min read

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2 guidesWatercraftMost popular

• Flood safety and flotation: what actually keeps you out of trouble7 min read
• Water crossings and boat kit: what to check before you launch6 min read

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