Win a Travel Friendly CO Alarm & £100 Ultimate Outdoor Voucher
As part of its Go with CO campaign, Project Shout is giving one lucky reader of my blog the chance to win a travel-friendly CO alarm + £100 outdoors voucher to help you get holiday ready this summer. It can be used at Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors, GO Outdoors, and JD Sports, so enter below!
Project Shout is a campaign group raising awareness about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and the importance of having a carbon monoxide alarm.
Whether you’re planning a family holiday abroad or a short staycation with friends in the UK, you should always Go with CO. An audible carbon monoxide detector is the only way to be alerted to a carbon monoxide leak, as the gas can’t be smelt, tasted or seen.
Common symptoms of CO poisoning
Key symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness, collapse and loss of consciousness. An audible CO alarm will give you time to seek medical treatment to prevent serious illness, or even death. The symptoms of carbon monoxide positioning can be subtle, and are frequently mistaken for a common illness, like the flu.
By packing a portable CO alarm in your suitcase, you will have peace of mind to enjoy your holiday with your loved ones. The prize includes a travel-friendly CO alarm featuring a digital display, cutting-edge sensing technology and BSI Kitemark approval, to help you stay safe on holiday.
More on the alarms
These alarms are certified for use both in the home and when travelling or staying in tents, caravans and boats.
The pre alarm early warnings show on a digital LCD screen with reduced-volume chirps before full-alarm mode is reached, giving you more time to respond to rising CO levels.
When not showing CO readings and warnings, temperature is displayed instead. The quiet test function also allows for low volume testing.
They can be left free standing or wall mounted. At home they’re ideal for kitchens, boiler rooms, and anywhere gas or solid fuel burning appliances are located. They monitor carbon monoxide, temperature and humidity levels.
Enter to win X 3 CO alarms + a £100 outdoor voucher
To win 3 x travel-friendly CO alarms, and a £100 Ultimate Outdoors voucher, just scroll down and answer this question in the comments box below.
Q. What is your top travel safety tip?
If you’re taking your CO alarm on a plane, you need to make sure the type you take is suitable for travel. Many CO alarms come with a pin which you simply pull out to activate the alarm – leave this pin in place before you travel, and when you reach your destination and set your CO alarm up, save the pin so you can reinsert it for the journey home. If your CO alarm has a removable battery, the batteries must be removed and taken separately when flying.
More useful tips
- Even if you’re travelling within the UK, it’s important to remember that Airbnb properties and hotels might not have adequate CO alarms to protect you from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- When booking holiday properties, it’s vital to check if they have carbon monoxide alarms particularly when regulations in other countries differ. Some booking sites include this information in their listings, but it’s always best to be prepared before you arrive.
- Gas boilers, heaters, open fires and fuel burning appliances are all common sources of carbon monoxide in a home which could potentially leak and lead to CO poisoning.
Share your tip below to be in with a chance to win the prize!
Terms and conditions
- I’ve teamed up with Project Shout to give away one prize of X 1 £100 Ultimate Gift Card and X 3 travel-friendly CO alarms.
- The winner will receive three travel-friendly, battery-powered CO alarms which are suitable for settings including driveable caravans, motor holiday homes, and boats; one to keep, and two to gift to family and friends to help keep them safe on their travels, too.
- To enter, share your top travel safety tip in the comments below this blog.
- Open to UK residents aged 18+. Winner will be chosen at random. No purchase required. No cash alternative or transfer of the prize will be offered. The winner will be informed by email within 7 days of the closing date and must respond within 28 days to claim their prize, or another winner will be randomly selected.
- Once contacted the winner will need to provide their address to receive the CO alarms, and the gift card.
- Competition begins at 7am on Monday 21st July.
- Closing date 11.59pm on Thursday 14th August 2025.
The first thing I get in a low-income area is to get a carrier bag from a low-cost shop to hide my camera bag in or gifts.
i think mine would be to plan,i have a little book with postcodes,phone numbers and prices of things i would like to do or places i would like to visit.i also have family phone numbers ect in there too.we rely so much on our tech but what happens if it gets lost or broken
Research your holiday before you go to know which areas are known for crime, for example, so you can avoid these areas
make a note of emergency numbers, taxi numbers etc so you know who to call if something happens or you are lost
always let someone at home know what your plans are
avoid isolated shortcuts at night
Always change cash into American Express Travellers cheques.
Always keep your wallet in the Hotel safe and take money out as needed.
Always keep your wallet in your shoe, never seen a pick pocket pick a shoe!
try not to wear overly flashy watches or jewellery as it might make you a target for scams or theft
dont keep your wallet in your back pocket to reduce the risk of pickpocketing.
make copies of your important documents—passport, ID, insurance, tickets—and keep them in separate places.
Pack light, but always bring a spare phone charger
Don’t trust anyone!
Watch your belongings in crowded areas (don’t keep wallets or phones in back pockets)
Always research where you are going to understand any problems you might face
Use a money belt if you have to carry your passport and other valuables on you.
Get travel insurance as soon as you book. If not, you won’t be covered for cancellation.
My top tip is to take a small waterproof bag for your phone and essentials, so you can swim in the sea without worrying about leaving your things in a pile on the beach where they might get stolen.
Share your itinerary! Always let a trusted friend or family member know where you are staying, your travel route and any major plans you may have.