Kit lists
The things our lessons tell you to keep at home, in your room or in the car, in one place. Read the lesson first, then buy only what you are missing.
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First aid kit for home, car and travel
From the lesson Building a first aid kit for home, car and travel, which explains what each item is for.
- Ready-made first aid kit (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Triangular bandages (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Crepe (elastic) bandages (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Non-stick dressings (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Non-latex disposable gloves (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Foil thermal blanket (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Resuscitation face shield (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Instant cold packs (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Digital thermometer (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Tweezers and scissors (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Reflective car sunshade (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Minor illness kit for your room
From the lesson Your medicine cabinet and first aid kit, which explains what each item is for.
Starter kitchen
From the lesson Stocking a starter kitchen and spice shelf, which explains what each item is for.
- Small and large saucepans (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Frying pan (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Chopping boards (two sizes) (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Baking tray (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Mixing bowls (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Sieve, grater and speed-peeler (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Whisk, tin opener and wooden spoons (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Food thermometer (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Fridge thermometer (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Airtight spice jars (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Starter toolkit
From the lesson A basic toolkit and how to use each tool safely, which explains what each item is for.
- Screwdriver set with interchangeable bits (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Allen (hex) key set (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Rubber mallet (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Small claw hammer (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Pliers (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Tape measure (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Spirit level (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Pipe, cable and stud detector (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Safety goggles (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Step stool (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Emergency kit for a student flat
From the lesson Building an emergency kit for a student flat, which explains what each item is for.
- Battery or wind-up torch (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Portable power bank (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Battery or wind-up radio (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Spare batteries (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Hand sanitiser (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Wet wipes (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Tin opener (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Waterproof document pouches (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
- Grab bag (Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Home fire and gas safety
From the lesson Home safety: fire, smoke alarms and gas, which explains what each item is for.
Breakdown kit for the car
From the lesson Breaking down: stopping safely and calling for help, which explains what each item is for.