Best Electric-Only Home Power Cut Kit

A 1kWh portable power station that can keep phones, routers, lights and small medical devices running through a prolonged power cut. It charges fast from mains and pairs with solar for genuine off-grid top-ups. A bigger-ticket alternative to a Jackery when you want serious backup capacity rather than just a power bank.

• Around 1kWh capacity for laptops, lights and CPAP-class devices
• Fast mains recharge, with solar input for off-grid use
• Multiple AC, USB-C and USB-A outputs

A compact 256Wh LiFePO4 power station with a 300W pure sine wave socket and 100W USB-C. Light enough to carry one-handed, big enough to keep phones, a router and lights running through an outage, and it recharges fully in about an hour.

• Long-life LiFePO4 cells rated for thousands of cycles
• Pure sine wave 230V output, safe for electronics
• 100W USB-C in/out and fast ~1 hour recharge

A 20,000mAh bank with a USB-C cable built into the body, so there is one less loose lead to lose in a grab bag. The capacity is enough for several phone recharges, and the higher-wattage output will also top up a tablet or small laptop. A practical middle-ground bank for a power cut or a weekend off-grid.

• Roughly four to five phone charges from a single fill
• Built-in USB-C cable means one less lead to misplace
• Fast enough output to charge tablets and small laptops

A rechargeable LED lantern that throws a wide, even light rather than the narrow beam of a torch, which makes it the better tool for lighting a room or a tent during a power cut. It runs off its own built-in battery and recharges over USB, with brightness and runtime settings so you can trade light output for a longer burn. A sensible backup to keep charged on a shelf alongside your torches.

• Wide 360-degree light for rooms and tents, not just a spot beam
• USB-rechargeable so there are no batteries to buy
• Adjustable brightness to stretch runtime when it matters

A rugged stainless steel vacuum flask that keeps drinks hot for up to 24 hours and cold for 24 hours. The 1.2L size suits a household through a power cut, with a leak-proof stopper and an insulated cup lid for sharing a hot brew.

• Keeps contents hot or cold for up to 24 hours
• Tough stainless steel, won't shatter
• 1.2L suits a family during an outage

A sealed 10-year battery CO alarm certified to EN 50291, the standard to look for in the UK. The sealed cell means no annual battery swaps for the life of the unit, and the test/silence button lets you hush a nuisance chirp without pulling anything out. Sensible cover for any room with a boiler, gas hob, wood burner or fuel-burning heater.

• Meets EN 50291, the UK carbon monoxide alarm standard
• Sealed 10-year battery — fit it and forget it, no yearly replacements
• Test and silence button for quick checks and nuisance hushing