Collection: Power & Light

Modern households run on charge, and the grid doesn't always cooperate. This collection keeps the essentials running when it doesn't: portable power stations for the big stuff, power banks for phones, head torches and lanterns for light you can actually live by, and solar chargers for when it goes on longer than expected.

Choosing portable power

A power bank (10,000–27,000mAh) keeps phones alive for days. A portable power station steps up to laptops, CPAP machines, routers and lights — look at watt-hours (capacity) and AC output. If someone in your home relies on powered medical kit, a power station isn't a luxury, it's the plan.

Lighting that works in real life

Head torches free your hands for the fuse box or the stairs. Lanterns light a room evenly and safely — far better with children than candles. Keep one per floor, plus spares in your power cut kit and car kit.

Power & light FAQs

What size power station do I need for a power cut?

For phones, lights and a router, 250–500Wh covers a day comfortably. Add a fridge top-up or medical devices and 1,000Wh+ with a solar panel is the sensible tier.

How long does a power bank hold its charge?

Good lithium banks lose only a few percent a month. Top them up when the clocks change and they'll be ready when you reach for them.

Are solar chargers worth it in the UK?

As the backup to the backup, yes — even grey-sky output will keep phones and small devices going over a multi-day outage.

Lantern or torch?

Both: lanterns for living spaces, head torches for moving around and doing jobs. One lantern per occupied room is the comfortable standard.