Power & Charging

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 10,000mAh bank that clings magnetically to the back of a MagSafe iPhone and charges wirelessly at up to 15W, with a USB-C cable in the box for everything else. The small display showing remaining charge is genuinely useful when you are rationing power in an outage. A tidy grab-and-go option for iPhone users.

• Qi2 15W wireless charging, snaps onto MagSafe iPhones
• Display shows exactly how much charge is left
• USB-C cable included for wired charging of other kit

A compact 10,000mAh charger with a built-in cable so there's nothing extra to pack. The grab-and-go option for a pocket or small kit.

• Built-in cable — nothing else to carry
• Compact and light for everyday carry
• Fast charging for phones

A high-capacity 20,000mAh pack that keeps several devices going across a long outage. The choice when you need days of backup power, not hours.

• Enough capacity to recharge phones many times
• Charges two devices at once
• Strong value per mAh for the household

A slim, well-regarded 10,000mAh power bank that keeps a phone alive through a multi-day power cut. A sensible balance of capacity, size and reliability for a household emergency kit.

• Enough capacity for roughly two to three phone charges
• Slim and light enough to keep in a grab bag
• Trusted brand with solid safety protections

A compact foldable 21W solar charger with two USB ports from a trusted brand. A reliable way to top up phones and small devices off-grid.

• Foldable and packable
• Two USB ports
• Trusted, reliable brand

A small 288Wh LiFePO4 station that keeps phones, a router, a laptop and lights going through a short outage, then packs away in a cupboard. It recharges fast and takes a solar panel for slow top-ups, so it suits flats and smaller homes that don't want a heavy unit sitting around. Think of it as the step up from a big power bank when you need a proper 230V socket.

• 288Wh LiFePO4 cells rated for thousands of charge cycles
• Pure sine wave 230V socket plus USB-C and USB-A outputs
• Compact and light enough to store easily and move room to room

A foldable solar panel with multiple USB ports to recharge phones and power banks off-grid. Keeps essential devices going through a long, sunny outage.

• Recharges devices with no mains power
• Folds flat and clips to a pack
• Multiple USB ports for several devices

A 768Wh LiFePO4 station with a 1000W AC output that lifts to 2000W for brief surges, so it copes with more than just phones and lights. It's a sensible mid-size choice for a UK household that wants to run a router, a few lamps, laptops and small kitchen jobs through a longer power cut. Solar input is optional if you want to top it up off-grid.

• 768Wh LiFePO4 battery rated for a long service life
• 1000W AC output with 2000W power-lifting for short surges
• 100W USB-C plus multiple AC and USB outputs

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 1024Wh LiFePO4 station with a strong 1800W AC output, well suited to a household that wants real backup rather than just phone charging. It recharges very quickly from the mains and can be expanded with extra batteries later if your needs grow. A solid mid-to-large option for storm-season outages in an all-electric home.

• 1024Wh LiFePO4 capacity, expandable with add-on batteries
• 1800W AC output covers most household electronics and small appliances
• Very fast mains recharge from empty

Traditional jump leads for when a flat battery leaves you stranded and there's another vehicle to hand. A cheap, compact backup to a battery jump pack that keeps working even when a powered starter is out of charge.

• 1000A rating handles most cars and larger engines
• Insulated, tangle-resistant cables with sturdy clamps
• No charging needed, unlike a lithium jump pack

Energizer's lithium AA cells hold their charge for years in storage and keep working in the cold, which makes them a better bet than alkalines for kit you rarely touch. Reach for these in head torches, radios and smoke alarms you need to trust in an emergency. They cost more than alkalines but leak far less and last longer.

• Very long shelf life — ideal for kit that sits unused for years
• Perform reliably in cold weather where alkalines fade
• Lighter than alkaline and highly leak-resistant

Lithium AA cells that hold their charge for years and keep working in the cold, which is exactly what you want in a torch, radio or smoke alarm you rarely think about. They're lighter than alkalines and far less prone to leaking, so they're the sensible choice for emergency kit left in a drawer. A pack of 20 covers most household devices for a long time.

• Very long shelf life, ideal for stored emergency kit
• Performs reliably in cold and hot conditions
• Leak-resistant chemistry protects your devices

Lithium AA cells that hold their charge for up to 20 years in storage and keep working in the cold when ordinary alkalines fade. These are the batteries to stash for head torches, radios and carbon monoxide alarms so your kit actually works in a winter power cut. They are lighter than alkalines and far less prone to leaking and ruining a device left in a drawer.

• Up to 20-year shelf life, so buy once and forget until needed
• Perform in freezing temperatures where alkalines struggle
• Leak-resistant, so they will not wreck stored torches and radios

A compact lithium jump pack that starts a flat car battery without a second vehicle or a good Samaritan. Keep one charged in the boot for winter mornings and roadside breakdowns, and it doubles as a USB power bank and emergency torch. Sensible insurance for anyone who drives in cold or remote parts of the UK.

• Jump-starts petrol and most diesel engines from a dead battery on its own
• Built-in LED torch with SOS mode for roadside visibility
• USB output charges a phone if you're stranded and waiting

A slim, pocket-sized 10000mAh bank that holds enough charge for roughly two phone top-ups, making it a practical everyday-carry and grab-bag charger. USB-C in and 22.5W output mean it refills reasonably quickly and can fast-charge a modern phone. It's a personal-device backup, not a substitute for a power station during a long outage.

• Around two full phone charges from a slim, easily carried unit
• USB-C input and 22.5W fast-charge output for modern phones
• Charges two devices at once via USB-C and USB-A

A compact 20,000mAh power bank with 22.5W USB-C fast charging in and out, enough to refill a phone several times over during a power cut or a few days off-grid. INIU is a reliable budget brand and this is a sensible size to keep charged in a grab bag.

• 20,000mAh holds roughly four to five phone charges
• 22.5W USB-C input recharges the bank itself quickly
• Charges phone, head torch and radio from the same unit

A large 2042Wh LiFePO4 station with a 2200W output, aimed at homes that want to ride out a long outage rather than just keep phones alive. It has the capacity for a fridge or freezer in short bursts, medical devices, lighting and repeated device charging over a day or two. It's heavier and pricier than the smaller units, but it's the one you reach for when you want serious backup.

• 2042Wh (2kWh) LiFePO4 capacity for extended outages
• 2200W AC output runs fridges, freezers and larger loads in bursts
• LiFePO4 cells rated for thousands of cycles and long storage

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 foldable 100W monocrystalline panel designed to top up a Jackery Explorer power station, with USB outputs so it can charge phones directly in a pinch. This is the piece that turns a battery into something you can actually keep alive through a long outage. Output depends on real sunlight, so pair it with a power station rather than relying on it alone.

• Folds flat with a carry handle for storage and transport
• Pairs directly with Jackery Explorer stations for off-grid recharging
• Built-in USB-A and USB-C for charging phones without the station

Long-life 1.5V lithium AA batteries that hold charge for years, perform in the cold and resist leaking — ideal for emergency torches, radios and alarms kept in storage.

• Holds charge for years in storage
• Works in cold conditions
• Lighter than alkaline cells

A waterproof foldable 21W solar panel with dual USB output at a keen price. Strong value for keeping devices alive during a long, sunny outage.

• Waterproof panel
• Folds flat to carry
• Dual USB output

A market-leading UltraSafe lithium jump starter with reverse-polarity and spark protection, plus USB power bank and torch functions — trusted by breakdown services and drivers alike.

• 1000A peak — covers most petrol and diesel engines
• UltraSafe spark and reverse-polarity protection
• Doubles as a USB power bank and torch

A 2000A lithium jump starter that restarts a flat 12V battery without a second vehicle, rated for petrol engines up to 8.0L and diesels up to 6.0L. It doubles as a USB power bank and has a built-in torch, so it earns its place in a winter car kit when cold mornings finish off a tired battery. Bulkier and pricier than a bargain pack, but built to a higher safety and output standard.

• 2000A output starts large petrol and diesel engines
• Spark-proof, reverse-polarity protected clamps for safe use
• Doubles as a USB power bank and emergency torch

A 40W foldable solar panel sized to top up a power bank or small power station when the grid is down and the sun is out. Best thought of as a slow daytime trickle-charger for extending battery life over a multi-day outage rather than fast charging. Output drops sharply under cloud, so pair it with stored battery capacity rather than relying on it alone.

• 40W panel folds flat for storage or a rucksack
• Tops up power banks and small power stations
• Silent, fuel-free daytime charging

A portable 12V lithium jump starter that can restart a flat car battery without a second vehicle or a set of leads to another driver. It doubles as a power bank for charging a phone, which makes it a useful thing to keep in the boot for winter breakdowns when a dead battery is most likely.

• Restarts a flat 12V battery on its own, no second car needed
• Built-in USB output charges a phone in a roadside wait
• Compact enough to store permanently in the boot

A high-output 20,000mAh bank with a built-in retractable USB-C cable and enough power (165W across its ports) to fast-charge a laptop as well as phones and tablets. Handy in a power cut when you need to keep several devices alive, or on the move when you don't want to carry loose cables. It's heavier than a pocket bank, so think of it as the household or grab-bag backup rather than everyday carry.

• 165W total output charges laptops, not just phones
• Built-in retractable cable means one less thing to lose
• 20,000mAh covers several phone recharges in a blackout

A 20,000mAh USB-C power bank from UGREEN with fast charging, enough to refill a phone several times or top up a tablet during an outage. A sensible middle ground between a pocket charger and a full power station for keeping comms alive in a power cut. Check the output wattage suits your device before relying on it for a laptop.

• 20,000mAh covers roughly three to four phone charges
• USB-C fast charging, both in and out
• Recharges itself quickly between uses