Be Ready: outdoor kit that can help households prepare for emergencies
Outdoor equipment designed for camping, navigation and adventure can also play a useful role in household emergency preparedness.
Following the Government’s Be Ready guidance, outdoor brands Silva, Primus and Tappwater have highlighted practical equipment that can help during situations such as power cuts, flooding and temporary water disruption.
Lighting and visibility
Neil Yoxall, Outdoor Expert and UK Sales Manager for Primus-Silva, recommends keeping reliable lighting close at hand. Rechargeable headtorches can provide hands-free illumination during a power cut while preserving phone battery life.
Silva’s Seek 600 Recharge offers up to 600 lumens, multiple brightness settings and a low-power mode designed for extended burn time. The brand’s GLOW lantern provides a compact alternative for lighting rooms, hallways or temporary living spaces.
Cooking when the power is out
Primus camping stoves can provide an alternative cooking option when a domestic hob is unavailable. The Express Spider, Mimer Backpacking Stove Kit and Express Backpacking Stove are among the products highlighted for emergency use as well as outdoor trips.
Water and waterproof storage
Tappwater’s BottlePro Adventure filter bottle is designed to filter drinking water from a range of sources, while Silva dry bags can help protect important items from water during flooding or severe weather.
Yoxall recommends storing emergency equipment somewhere accessible so it can be reached quickly when needed.
The advice underlines how camping and outdoor equipment can serve a dual purpose: supporting adventures outside while also providing useful resilience at home.
