Ready, calmly. A few clear guides.
What the official guidance actually says, and how to turn it into something you can finish in an afternoon. Sourced, practical and free of fear.
- 4 min read
Go bag checklist: what to pack for 72 hours
A calm, complete go bag checklist based on EU, French and German official guidance: water, food, light, radio, first aid, documents and cash. Printable.
- 3 min read
The EU’s 72-hour recommendation, explained
What the EU actually asked households to do in March 2025, why 72 hours, and how France, Germany and Spain turn it into practical advice on water, food and a go bag.
- 3 min read
Power cut: how to prepare, and what to do when it happens
A calm guide to long power cuts: what stops working, what to have ready (light, radio, cash, water), what to do during the outage and what to avoid indoors.
- 3 min read
How much water to store for an emergency
About 2 litres per person per day: 6 litres for 72 hours. A simple table by household size, how to store water, and what to do when the reserve runs out.
- 3 min read
Go bag vs home supplies: what each one is for
Most emergencies mean staying home; some mean leaving fast. What belongs in the go bag, what stays in your home supplies, and how to set up both without doubling up.
- 3 min read
Buy or build an emergency kit? An honest comparison
Both work. What building your own really takes, what to check before buying a ready-made kit, and the red flags of cheap survival kits. From people who sell one.
The 72H Kit
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Everything on these lists that belongs in a bag, already chosen, tested and organised into seven modules. For 1–2 people.
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