Pick (US)
WaterBOB Emergency drinking water storage (~380 L)
Food-grade liner with siphon pump
≈ $35
Buy at Amazon US affiliate link
72-hour emergency kit
L1 72 hours: heavy rain or flooding, a power outage, a curfew
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1.1Bathtub water bladder
Our addition: not on the official listsSold in the US only. In Europe, fill the bath and clean containers when a water cut is announced.
1.2Portable water filter
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Sawyer Squeeze
0.1 micron hollow fibre, backflushable
≈ €35–45
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Katadyn BeFree 1 L
0.1 micron, soft flask, fast flow
≈ €40–50
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
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MSR Guardian Purifier
Pump purifier: viruses, bacteria, protozoa; self-cleans every stroke
≈ €370–480
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
1.3Water purification tablets
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Aquatabs Aquatabs (NaDCC)
Chlorine-based, cheap, long shelf life
≈ €8–10
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
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Katadyn Micropur MT1 (EU) / Micropur MP1 (US)
Chlorine dioxide: viruses, bacteria, protozoa
≈ €15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
1.4Water container with lid and tap
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: FI, CZ
Budget
Hünersdorff Eco water canister 12 L with tap
12 L, food-safe BPA-free HDPE, fixed tap, stackable, −20 °C to +70 °C
≈ €10–15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Ortlieb Water Bag 10 L
Collapsible, tap, PVC-free
≈ €35–45
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Hünersdorff Profi water canister 22 L with tap
22 L, food-safe HDPE, UV-protected, integrated tap, stackable
≈ €20–25
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
1.5Water bottle (go-bag)
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: DE
Budget
Nalgene Wide Mouth 1 L
Tritan, near-indestructible
≈ €15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Klean Kanteen Classic 1 L
Stainless steel
≈ €30
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Grayl GeoPress purifier bottle
710 ml press purifier: viruses, bacteria, protozoa; replaceable cartridge
≈ €80–120
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
2Food
2.1Manual can opener
On 3 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, UK, FEMA
Pick
OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Can Opener
Geared side-wheel opener, stainless steel cutting wheel, large turning knob, bottle opener; model 28081
≈ €15–20
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Pick (go-bag)
Shelby P-51 can opener
Military keychain opener
≈ €3–5
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
2.2Emergency ration bars (go-bag)
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: DE
Pick
Datrex 3600 kcal emergency ration
18 × 200 kcal bars, 5-yr shelf life, US Coast Guard approved, non-thirst-provoking
≈ €15–20
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Pick (EU)
Seven Oceans Emergency food ration 500 g
500 g, about 2,400 kcal in 9 bars (18 blocks), 5-yr shelf life, vacuum-packed foil, SOLAS lifeboat ration
≈ €8–12
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
3.1Mess kit / cutlery
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: DE
Budget
Light My Fire Spork Original
Spoon/fork/knife in one
≈ €5
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Light My Fire Outdoor MealKit
Plates, bowl, cup, spork, cutting board
≈ €25
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Premium
Snow Peak Titanium Single Wall Mug 450 + titanium spork
Titanium, can go directly on a stove
≈ €50
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
3.2Lighter and waterproof matches
On 6 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, NL, DK, FI, CZ, SE
Budget
BIC J26 Maxi lighter (multipack)
Reliable flint lighter
≈ €5–8
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
UCO Stormproof Match Kit
Matches burn in wind and after dunking; waterproof case
≈ €10–12
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Premium
Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Army
Ferrocerium rod, ~12,000 strikes, works wet and in cold
≈ €15–20
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
3.3Portable gas stove
On 5 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FI, CZ, SE, NOCartridges differ by region: European stoves take Campingaz CP250 cartridges, US stoves take standard 8 oz butane cassettes. Pick the set for where you live.
Budget (EU/UK)
Campingaz Camp Bistro 3
Single burner, Campingaz CP250 cartridge, piezo ignition, carry case
≈ €25–40
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium (EU/UK)
Campingaz Camp'Bistro DLX
Stainless steel, single burner, Campingaz CP250 cartridge, piezo ignition
≈ €37–45
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Budget (US)
Gas One GS-3000
9,000 BTU, 8 oz butane cassette, piezo ignition, CSA approved, carry case
≈ $30–35
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Mid (US)
Iwatani 35FW
Standard butane cassette, wind-resistant burner
≈ $115–150
Buy at Amazon US affiliate link
Premium (US)
Iwatani Tough Maru (CB-ODX-1)
Standard butane cassette, patented double windbreak, multi-hole burner, 20 kg load capacity, carry case, made in Japan
≈ $130–180
Buy at Amazon US affiliate link
Pick (go-bag)
Jetboil Flash 1.0L (2025)
Integrated 1 L pot, turn-and-click ignition, 0.5 L boils in about 2 min, 371 g, isobutane screw canisters
≈ €140–175
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3.4Vacuum flask
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Thermos Stainless King 1 L
Double-wall vacuum
≈ €25–30
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
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Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 1.4 L
Keeps hot ~24 h, lifetime warranty
≈ €45–65
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
4.1Flashlight / torch
On 11 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, NL, FR, DK, FI, CZ, UK, FEMA, ARC, SE, DE
Budget
Fenix E12 V3.0
1×AA, 200 lm, IP68, magnetic tail
≈ €28–35 1×AA
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Mid
Ledlenser P7
4×AAA, 650 lm, 400 m beam, focusable, IP54, aluminium
≈ €55–75 4×AAA
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Premium
Fenix PD36R Pro
21700 rechargeable, up to ~2,800 lm, IP68, USB-C
≈ €100–120 21700 cell, USB-C charging
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Budget
Varta Energy 20000
20,000 mAh, USB-C
≈ €30 USB-C
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Anker Laptop Power Bank (25K, 165W)
25,000 mAh, 165 W total, built-in USB-C cables, display
≈ €100–130 USB-C
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Anker Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh (300 W)
26,250 mAh, 300 W total output
≈ €160–200 USB-C
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4.3Headlamp
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: SE
Budget
Decathlon Forclaz HL500 USB V3
300 lm, IPX5, USB-C, 1,800 mAh, lock mode, red light
≈ €32–35 Built-in battery, USB-C
Buy at Decathlon affiliate link
Mid
Petzl Actik Core
625 lm (450 lm on 3×AAA), CORE rechargeable or 3×AAA (hybrid), IPX4
≈ €60–70 CORE rechargeable or 3×AAA
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Premium
Petzl ARIA 2R
625 lm (350 lm on 3×AAA), IP67 (1 m, 30 min), IK07, 2 m drop, CORE or 3×AAA
≈ €80 / $90 CORE rechargeable or 3×AAA
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
4.4Battery LED lantern
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Black Diamond Moji
200 lm, 3×AAA or BD 1500 rechargeable, IPX4, hangs anywhere
≈ €20–25 3×AAA
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Mid
Streamlight Siege AA
200 lm, 3×AA, IPX7, floats, red night mode
≈ €35–45 3×AA
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Premium
Goal Zero Lighthouse 600
600 lm, 5,200 mAh, USB/solar/hand-crank charging, USB out
≈ €60–90 Built-in battery; charges from its attached USB cable or hand crank
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
4.5Portable jump starter with USB output
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
NOCO Boost GB40
1,000 A, petrol up to 6 L, USB out
≈ €90–110 Built-in battery; micro-USB on many units, USB-C on newer ones
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Mid
NOCO Boost X GBX55
1,750 A (petrol up to 7.5 L, diesel up to 5 L), 60 W USB-C PD in/out, IP65
≈ €150–180 USB-C
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Premium
NOCO Boost X GBX75
2,500 A (petrol up to 8.5 L, diesel up to 6.5 L), 60 W USB-C PD in/out, full recharge ~1.8 h
≈ €230–280 USB-C (60 W PD)
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Budget
Varta Longlife Power AA/AAA
Alkaline, up to 10-yr storage
≈ €10–12 per pack AA/AAA
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Duracell Plus AA/AAA
Alkaline, up to 10-yr storage
≈ €12–15 AA/AAA
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Premium
Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA/AAA
Up to 20-yr storage, works in extreme cold, leak-resistant
≈ €18–22 per 8 AA/AAA
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4.7Car USB charger / 12 V inverter
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Anker 323 Car Charger (52.5W)
1× USB-C PD (30 W) + 1× USB-A (22.5 W), 52.5 W total
≈ €15–20 12 V → USB-C
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Mid
Belkin BoostCharge dual USB-C car charger 36W
2× USB-C PD, 36 W total
≈ €30 12 V → USB-C
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Premium
Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 12/250
Pure sine wave, 250 VA (200 W continuous)
≈ €90–110 12 V → 230 V
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
5.1Sleeping bag
On 3 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC, SE, DE
Budget
Decathlon Forclaz MT500 5 °C sleeping bag
Synthetic fill, comfort 5 °C, limit 0 °C, ~1,050–1,200 g (size L)
≈ €60–80
Buy at Decathlon affiliate link
Mid
Snugpak Softie / Basecamp series
Synthetic fill, made in the UK
≈ €90–150
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Premium
Rab Ascent 500 (down)
500 g 650-fill hydrophobic duck down, comfort 1 °C, limit −5 °C
≈ €250–350
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
5.2Emergency blanket / bivvy
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC
Budget
SOL Emergency Bivvy
Reflective, reusable bag
≈ €15–20
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
SOL Escape Bivvy
Breathable reflective fabric
≈ €60–85
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Premium
Blizzard Survival Bag
Reflexcell layers, 8 tog, waterproof and windproof
≈ €35–45
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
5.3Earplugs and sleep mask
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Ohropax Classic (wax) / Soft (foam)
Proven earplugs
≈ €5
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Manta Sleep Sleep Mask
Contoured, full blackout
≈ €30–35
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
5.4Blankets and warm clothing
On 6 of 12 official emergency lists: NL, FR, DK, FI, ARC, SE
Budget
Klippan Wool throw
Lambswool, 130 × 180 cm
≈ €65–100
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Steiner1888 Wool blanket
Merino or mountain-sheep wool, made in Austria, 145–150 × 190 cm
≈ €140–280 (by size)
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Snugpak Jungle Blanket
Synthetic insulated blanket, 193 × 163 cm, ~700 g, stays warm when damp, packs to ~15 × 15 cm
≈ €35–60
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
5.5Hat and gloves
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: DE
Budget
Decathlon MT500 merino hat + MT500 merino liner gloves
Merino wool hat and liner gloves
≈ €25–35
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Smartwool Merino beanie + liner gloves
Merino wool, warm when damp
≈ €50–60
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
6.1Local paper map
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: FEMA, ARC
Pick (UK)
Ordnance Survey Explorer / Landranger map for your area
1:25,000 / 1:50,000
≈ €12–15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Pick (US)
National Geographic Trails Illustrated / state road map
Waterproof, tear-resistant
≈ €12–15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Pick (DE/NL)
Kompass Hiking/regional map for your area
1:50,000, often weatherproof
≈ €10–15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Pick
ACME Tornado 2000
Pea-less, very loud
≈ €8
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Fox 40 Classic
Pea-less, ~115 dB
≈ €8
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
6.3Emergency radio
On 11 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, NL, FR, DK, FI, CZ, UK, FEMA, ARC, SE, DE
Budget
Sangean MMR-88
Crank, solar, USB; flashlight; predecessor of MMR-99
≈ €60 Crank / solar / built-in battery; charges by micro-USB
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Sangean MMR-88+ (DAB+, EU)
DAB+/FM, crank, solar, micro-USB, torch, phone charging
≈ €130–165 Crank / solar / built-in battery; charges by micro-USB
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Midland ER310 (US)
AM/FM/NOAA weather, crank, solar, rechargeable
≈ $70–80 Crank / solar / AA; built-in battery charges by micro-USB
Buy at Amazon US affiliate link
Premium
Sangean MMR-99 (regional version)
IP55, crank + solar + USB-C, 2,600 mAh power bank, torch, Bluetooth; DAB+ version for EU, AM/FM/Weather for US, AM/FM for UK
≈ €155–180 / $115–150 Crank / solar / USB-C
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6.4Handheld VHF/UHF radio
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Yaesu FT-65E
Dual-band 2 m/70 cm, analogue, rugged
≈ €90–110 Proprietary Li-ion pack
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Yaesu FT-5DE
Dual-band, C4FM digital + analogue, GPS
≈ €370–450 Proprietary Li-ion pack
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Kenwood TH-D75E
Tri-band, D-STAR, APRS, GPS, Bluetooth
≈ €750–880 Proprietary Li-ion pack
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
6.5Pencil and notebook
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: FI, UK
Pick
Rite in the Rain All-weather pocket notebook + pencil
Writes in rain
≈ €10–15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
7.1Respirator mask (FFP2 / N95)
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: FEMA, DE
Budget
Moldex 2400 FFP2 (EU) / 2200 N95 (US)
Disposable, moulded, no valve; FFP2 NR D (EN 149) in the EU, NIOSH N95 in the US
≈ €15–20 per 20
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
3M Aura 9332+ FFP3 (EU) / Aura 9210+ N95 (US)
Flat-fold, high filtration
≈ €30–40 per 10
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
3M 6502QL half mask + P3 (EU) / P100 (US) filters
Reusable silicone half mask
≈ €50–70
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
7.2Compact first aid kit (go-bag)
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC, DE
Budget
Lifesystems Pocket First Aid Kit
CE-certified, ~180 g, 24 items
≈ €15–20
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Lifesystems Adventurer First Aid Kit
29 items, QuickFind layout, ripstop case, 330 g
≈ €30–35
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series (Hiker / Day Tripper)
Comprehensive, organised by injury type
≈ €50–70
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
7.3Thermometer
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: DE
Budget
Omron Eco Temp Basic
Digital stick, about 80 s by mouth, 1 × LR41 button cell (about 2 years' use)
≈ €4–8 Button cell
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Geratherm Classic (galinstan glass)
Mercury-free glass, no battery
≈ €8–12 No battery
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Braun ThermoScan 7 (ear)
Ear thermometer, age-adjusted readings
≈ €45–60 2×AA
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
7.4Tourniquet
Our addition: not on the official lists
Pick
TacMed Solutions SOF-T Wide
Wide strap, metal windlass
≈ €40–45
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
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North American Rescue CAT Gen 7
Combat Application Tourniquet, windlass
≈ €35–40
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
7.5Iodine tablets (potassium iodide)
On 4 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, DK, FI, NO
Pick (US)
ThyroSafe Potassium iodide 65 mg
FDA-approved KI tablets
≈ $15–25
Buy at Amazon US affiliate link
Pick (US)
iOSAT Potassium iodide 130 mg
FDA-approved KI tablets
≈ $15–20
Buy at Amazon US affiliate link
Pick (NL)
Etos Kaliumjodide 65 mg
Registered medicine (RVG 106104), sold at chemists and pharmacies
Buy at Etos affiliate link
Pick (DE)
SERB Kaliumiodid 65 mg
Pharmacy-only potassium iodide tablets, pack of 10, PZN 19774460
≈ €13–15 per 10
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7.6Emergency pressure bandage
Our addition: not on the official lists
Pick
PerSys Medical Israeli Emergency Bandage 4" / 6"
Pressure bar, sterile, vacuum packed
≈ €8–12
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TacMed Solutions OLAES Modular Bandage
Pressure cup, extra gauze
≈ €12–15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
7.7First aid kit (home)
On 10 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, NL, DK, FI, CZ, UK, FEMA, ARC, SE, DE
Budget
Söhngen / Holthaus Medical DIN 13157 first aid case
Workplace-standard contents (DIN 13157), wall-mountable case
≈ €30–45
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Lifesystems Camping First Aid Kit
Comprehensive outdoor kit, organised compartments
≈ €35–45
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Lifesystems Mountain Leader First Aid Kit
Extensive kit for group leaders
≈ €60–75
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
8.1Tarp and paracord
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Generic + Atwood Rope Heavy-duty PE tarp 3×4 m + Atwood 550 paracord 30 m
Reinforced grommets; genuine 7-strand paracord
≈ €25–35
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
DD Hammocks DD Tarp 3×3 + Atwood 550 paracord
Waterproof, 19 attachment points
≈ €50–60
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Premium
Hilleberg Tarp 5 + Atwood 550 paracord
Kerlon 1000, 215 × 315 cm, 320 g, very strong
≈ €195–250
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8.2Multitool / pocket knife
On 5 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FR, CZ, UK, ARC
Budget
Leatherman Wingman
14 tools, spring-action pliers, outside-opening blade and scissors, 25-yr warranty
≈ €70–100
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Leatherman Wave+
18 tools, outside-opening blades, replaceable wire cutters, 25-yr warranty
≈ €125–160
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Leatherman Surge
21 tools, heavy-duty pliers, large outside-opening blades, bit driver, 25-yr warranty
≈ €140–170
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
8.3Work gloves
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC
Budget
Ejendals Tegera 8846
Cut F (EN 388: 2X42F), PU palm, touchscreen fingertips
≈ €10–15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Mechanix Wear Original
Synthetic leather, dexterous
≈ €20–25
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Portwest A674 CS Cut F13 Leather Glove
Leather palm on 13-gauge HPPE/glass-fibre liner, cut F (EN 388: 4X44F), ANSI cut A7, short contact heat up to 100 °C
≈ €13–18
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8.4Adjustable wrench (utility shut-off)
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FEMA
Budget
Bahco 8071 adjustable wrench 200 mm
200 mm, 27 mm jaw
≈ €15–25
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Premium
Knipex Pliers Wrench 86 03 180
180 mm, 40 mm jaw, parallel jaws, no slipping, also a press
≈ €45–55
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
8.5Basic hand tools
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: NL
Budget
Stanley Claw hammer + hand saw + side cutters
Basic set
≈ €40–50 total
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Bahco + Knipex Bahco hammer & saw + Knipex diagonal cutters
Professional-grade tools
≈ €70–90 total
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Estwing + Silky + Knipex Estwing hammer, Silky folding saw, Knipex cutters
Forged one-piece hammer, Japanese saw
≈ €150+ total
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Budget
tesa extra Power Universal
Strong cloth tape
≈ €6–8
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
3M Scotch Heavy Duty duct tape
Heavy-duty cloth tape
≈ €8–10
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Premium
Gorilla Gorilla Tape
Extra-thick adhesive, weatherproof
≈ €10–14
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
9.1Fire extinguisher
On 3 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FI, CZ
Budget
Jockel S2JFM 8 GREEN 2.0 (2 L foam)
2 L fluorine-free (PFAS-free) foam, 8A 34B, stored pressure, −30 °C to +60 °C, 15 s discharge
≈ €80–85
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Mid
Jockel 6 L foam extinguisher
EN 3, 34A 144B, fluorine-free (PFAS-free) foam, serviceable
≈ €90–130
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Pick (garage/car)
Gloria 2 kg ABC powder extinguisher
EN 3, ABC powder, bracket
≈ €25–35
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
9.2Fire blanket
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: FI, CZ
Budget
Firechief Fire blanket 1.2 × 1.2 m
EN 1869, quick-release tabs
≈ €15–20
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Gloria Fire blanket 1.2 × 1.8 m
EN 1869, larger size
≈ €30–35
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
9.3Smoke alarm
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: FI
Budget
Kidde 10-year sealed-battery smoke alarm
Sealed 10-yr lithium battery; EN 14604 (EU) / UL 217 (US) versions
≈ €20 Sealed 10-yr lithium
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Ei Electronics Ei650
Optical sensor, sealed 10-yr lithium, EN 14604
≈ €25–35 Sealed 10-yr lithium
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Ei Electronics Ei650iW (radio-ready)
Interlinks by radio once the Ei600MRF module is fitted
≈ €25–40 each + ≈ €30 per Ei600MRF module Sealed 10-yr lithium
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9.4Carbon monoxide alarm
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
Kidde 10-year CO alarm
Sealed 10-yr battery, EN 50291 / UL 2034 versions
≈ €25 Sealed 10-yr battery
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Mid
Ei Electronics Ei208
Electrochemical sensor, sealed 10-yr battery, EN 50291
≈ €30–40 Sealed 10-yr lithium
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Ei Electronics Ei208iW (radio-ready)
Interlinks with Ei650iW smoke alarms once the Ei200MRF module is fitted
≈ €60–70 Sealed 10-yr lithium
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
10.1Go-bag backpack
On 3 of 12 official emergency lists: UK, FEMA, DE
Budget
Decathlon MT500 Air 50+10 L (men's) / 45+10 L (women's)
50+10 L or 45+10 L, padded hip belt, removable rain cover, ventilated back, 10-yr warranty
≈ €110–140
Buy at Decathlon affiliate link
Mid
Deuter Futura 32
Ventilated back system, integrated rain cover
≈ €150–180
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Premium
Mystery Ranch Coulee 40
40 L, adjustable yoke harness, heavy-duty fabric
≈ €260–300
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
10.2Waterproof document pouch
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, UK
Budget
Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Bag 3 L
Roll-top
≈ €12–15
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Mid
Ortlieb Document Bag A4
IP64 when rolled closed, hook-and-loop roll closure, 30 × 22 cm, 80 g, PVC-free
≈ €18–25
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
Premium
Loksak aLOKSAK 12 × 12 in
Hermetic seal, certified waterproof to 60 m, 30 × 30 cm inside
≈ €20–30 (2-pack)
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
10.3Fire-resistant document bag
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: FEMA
Mid
SentrySafe Fire-resistant document chest
UL-classified fire protection, e.g. 30 min at 843 °C (CHW20221 fire/water chest)
≈ €50–80
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Premium
Phoenix Centurion FS1211E (17 L)
EN 15659 LFS 30 (30 min for paper), 17 L, electronic lock with key override, floor fixing included
≈ €150–220
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10.4Storage bin for home kit
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: FEMA
Budget
Really Useful Box 64 L box
Clip lid, stackable, 710 × 440 × 310 mm
≈ €40–60
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Mid
Auer Packaging Euro container with lid (60 × 40 cm)
Industrial stackable box
≈ €25–40
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Premium
Zarges K470 aluminium case
Aluminium, dust- and splash-proof (IP54–IP65 by size), lockable, 13 L to 250+ L
≈ €250–550 (by size)
Buy at Amazon affiliate link
11.1Printed first aid manual
Our addition: not on the official lists
Pick (UK)
St John Ambulance / British Red Cross First Aid Manual
Authorised manual of the UK first aid organisations
≈ €15
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Pick (US)
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Participant's Manual
Course manual
≈ €20
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Pick (NL)
Het Oranje Kruis Oranje Kruis Boekje
The Dutch national first aid standard; 27th edition (2021), 144 pages
≈ €25–30
Buy at Amazon NL affiliate link
11.2Playing cards, games, books
On 3 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FI, UK
Pick
Bicycle Standard playing cards
Durable cards
≈ €5
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11.3Radio operating & licence study book
Our addition: not on the official listsPick (UK)
RSGB Foundation Licence Manual (3rd edition)
Official Foundation study guide, 3rd edition for the syllabus in force since September 2024
≈ €15–20
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Pick (US)
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual, 6th edition (Technician)
Covers the 2026–2030 question pool (exams 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030)
≈ €30
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Pick (DE)
Rheinwerk Amateurfunk: Das umfassende Handbuch (4th edition, 2026)
Covers the June 2024 Bundesnetzagentur question catalogue, including the new class N; 792 pages; ISBN 978-3-367-11531-0
≈ €50
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Pick (NL)
VERON Cursusboek voor het N-examen (10th edition)
Course book for the Dutch N (Novice) exam, exam requirements from 1 April 2025; VERON item 702
≈ €26–28
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12.1Encrypted USB stick with document scans
Our addition: not on the official lists
Budget
iStorage datAshur Personal2
Hardware AES-256, PIN keypad
≈ €60–90
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Mid
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NX
Hardware AES-256 (XTS), PIN keypad, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated
≈ €120–150
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Premium
Kingston IronKey Keypad 200
FIPS 140-3 level 3, PIN keypad
≈ €120–160
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About this level
Get through 72 hours at home without power, tap water or shops: during heavy rainfall or flooding, a power outage or a mandatory curfew. Includes a go-bag in case you have to leave. Most European governments and FEMA ask households to be ready for this.
Every powered item runs on AA or AAA batteries or charges over USB-C unless it says otherwise.