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Look, I know better than anybody how tight money is these days. But can you afford not to have at least some of these items on hand?
To make it easier for you, I've taken the recommended product list, thrown in a few ideas, and searched for products to save you time. (Click on the images for more information.) I have a list of pre-built emergency kits and bug-out kits if you want to go the quick and easy route.
Please, email me your own ideas and suggestions. We are all in this together!
Also, make sure you have a plan and practice it - everyone should know what to do.
 | Be prepared for emergencies on land, or on the water with Mainstay engineered packaged water supplies. Sixty packets each contain 4.225 oz. /125 ml of lifesaving purified water for use in emergency and rationed survival situations. Space-efficient storage for home, auto, cabin, boat, aircraft and liferaft. |
 | Scepter's military water cans are designed to preserve the quality of drinking water. These genuine military issue plastic water transport cans are excellent for home, camp, cabin and preparedness survival storage. They feature a screw top closure with a wide mouth for easy filling. Pouring is through a small capped opening with a venting cap for easy pouring. These store compactly and stack on top of each. Extremely durable plastic will provide years of excellent service. |
 | The 2.5 gallon Runt is half the size of the 5 gallon standard container, which makes it lighter for greater portability. Perfect for day use. This military specification high impact plastic can will keep vital water supplies fresh and potable. Excellent for home, camp, cabin and preparedness survival storage. Can features a screw top closure with a wide mouth for easy filling. Pouring is done through a small capped opening with a venting cap for easy pouring. These store compactly and stack on top of each. Extremely durable plastic will provide years of excellent service. |
 | These are some of the best-tasting compressed emergency rations on the market and they provide more vitamins and minerals than any other survival food bar of its kind. Guaranteed 5-year shelf life. Each bar in the pack of 6 provides 400 calories (1,666 kj) for a total of 2,400 per foil pack. Best Buy on 10 pack case. | |
 | These are some of the best-tasting compressed emergency rations on the market and they provide more vitamins and minerals than any other survival food bar of its kind. Guaranteed 5-year shelf life. Each bar in the pack of 6 provides 400 calories (1,666 kj) for a total of 2,400 per foil pack. Best Buy on 20 pack case. | |
 | One of the best and quickest ways to hit the ground running with a food supply is with Meals Ready To Eat - MRE?s. These military rations are pre-cooked and preserved so that they can be eaten hot or cold as the situation dictates. Add more calories to your survival food reserves. Field Ready are priced-right MRE?s for Weather Emergencies, Peace-keeping, Exploration, Camping, Scouting, Backpacking, Travel and for stocking remote cabins or survival shelters. These new entrees are Government contract overruns. Try a single or get the 12-pack. As an ex-Marine, I've eaten c-ratsin the field, they were not that bad (especially if heated) and these are better. |
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 | Heat MRE's - Meals Ready To Eat - with the military issued flameless heater pouch. Just add water and the entre pack. In minutes, you have warmed food. Can be used for thawing and warming. Special degradable material is water activated to produce heat without flame. (This is a vast improvement over what they had in my day.) | |
 | These Entr?es have been rated as among the best tasting ones on the market! Complete compact meals for emergencies, outdoor adventures, disaster response, camping, security operations and more. MREs are precooked, eaten right out of the package in worst case situations. These include the FRH - Flameless Ration Heater - for meal heating in minutes. Single pouch. Meals average 1150 calories. Contents may vary depending on availability. Available as singles or case of 12. |
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 | One of the handiest devices ever created!. Fold flat opener lifted the tops of many a C-Rats in their day. Still ever useful for that can of camp beans or survival food. Troops wear these on a Dog tag chain for use when needed. Pack of 2 each. We called these a "John Wayne" in my day. |
1. First aid kit
 | Commercially packed First Aid Kit in the military issue ABS plastic box. Snap closures on the lid makes a water tight seal when closed. Valuable for routine emergencies at home, on or off the road. Kit includes approximately 55 essential items for treatment of all types of injuries. |
 | Take the guesswork out of what you need to have at hand to treat minor injuries. At home, in the office, or in your vehicle, keep one of these kits ready to treat cuts, scrapes, splinters and other minor injuries. Double-layer lockable plastic case is completely stocked with over 100 essential items including an assortment of bandages, wipes, and first aid implements. Contents may vary from photo/list. Room to add more and a great value. |
2. Medicines. Talk to your Doctor/Pharmacist about your prescriptions and how to prepare for an emergency.
3. Battery-operated radio - I'd recommend one with a weather band. Have extra batteries on hand unless it's self-powered.
 | No Power? No Batteries? NO PROBLEM! Overcome adversity in any emergency with this innovative multi-powered, multi-functional device. Just turn the crank for 90 seconds, and get up to one hour of AM/FM radio play or 7 NOAA weather channels or charge the internal battery to power ; TV audio for channels 2?13. Cell phone charger capable, built-in 3-LED emergency light and flashing red signal light, and loud emergency siren. Runs on rechargeable NiMH battery pack (incl.). |
 | Cut your ties to AC power and even batteries! Two minutes' cranking gives you up to an 60 minutes of listening. Don't lose contact with vital broadcast information when a storm, tornado, hurricane, flood, earthquake or any other disaster causes a power outage. The FR200's internal generator and rechargeable Ni-MH battery bring the world to you without any outside power source. Don't wait 'til the lights go out- Prepare Now! |
 | Listen to your favorite radio stations and receive weather alerts from NOAA/National Weather Service, National Security alerts, public safety warnings and Amber Alerts, all on the same radio! Ccontinuous 24-hour weather forecast and bulletin broadcast |
4. Flashlight(s) and batteries
5. Extra clothing, rain gear, blanket, sleeping bag
 | Heavy duty, compact plastic lined foil 84'' x 60'' hooded blanket will reflect and help retain over 80% of radiated body heat, providing warmth and protection, even in sub zero temperatures. Similar to the Army's Casualty Blanket, but with a hood that provides head warmth and additional shelter. This is excellent for emergency use, camping, hunting and viewing sporting events. One in the car for winter travel could save a life. |
 | Heavy duty, compact plastic lined foil 84'' x 60'' blanket will reflect and help retain over 80% of radiated body heat, providing warmth and protection, even in sub zero temperatures. Similar to the Army's Casualty Blanket, this is excellent for emergency use, camping, hunting and viewing sporting events. One in the car for winter travel could save a life! Waterproof, light-weight, and durable. |
 | Compact Protection from Inclement Weather Reversible from Olive Drab to bright Silver, the metallized lightweight blanket retains up to 90% of your body heat to help prevent hypothermia or keep you dry in wet weather. Use the silver side as an emergency signaling panel. Hide or get found - you make the decision. Folds to pocket size and is reusable with proper care. |
 | Windproof, waterproof, all-weather pocket-sized metallized polyester bag is a lifesaver for sudden emergencies. Retains and reflects up to 90% of the body's heat. Use alone, over or inside your sleeping bag for added warmth in severe conditions. Remains flexible to -40°F (-40°C). A must for every person?s emergency preparedness kit, auto, cabin, fishing box, backpack, ATV and bug-out kit. |
 | Compact Protection from Inclement Weather Reversible from Olive Drab to bright Silver, the metallized lightweight bag retains up to 90% of your body heat to help prevent hypothermia or keep you dry in wet weather. Use the silver side as an emergency signaling panel. Hide or get found - you make the decision. Folds to pocket size and is reusable with proper care. |
6. Miscellaneous items such as toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags - you get the idea.
I would suggest you consider keeping everything in a bag except the food and water. That will save you a lot of time - you can't be guaranteed of having hours to pack.
 | Protects Clothing and Gear From Water, Sand, and Dust. For boating, camping, and dust- and dirt-free storage ?if it?s got to stay dry or clean, stuff it into one of these nylon dry bags. Heavy-duty lightweight waterproof nylon bag is made with taped side seam and heat welded bottom seam for a tight seal. The secure roll-top closure ensures that water won?t seep in through the top, either. Three sizes in two colors to choose from. |
 | With Mesh Pocket for Compact Storage Between Uses. Big storage, small price. The classic black cargo bag is feature-filled and folds into a neat, flat package when not in use. Heavy duty materials mean you?ll get long, hard use. |
 | Any Sailor will recognize these essential sea bags. Top loading style with a weather flap that covers the load, then closed by folding three grommeted flaps over a metal loop and securing with the snap at the end of the ribbed cotton web shoulder strap. Heavy-duty 22-oz cotton canvas Medium and Large Bags. Accepts a padlock for security of contents. |
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The First Alert SEK-100 Emergency Kit with Emergency 3-Way Power Radio and Flashlight provides you with everything you need to stay safe and warm in virtually any emergency. The SEK-100 is a complete and compact kit that can go wherever you are, and won't just keep you comfortable when things go bad, but just might save your life some day.
The SEK-100 comes with the First Alert CR-100 Emergency AM/FM/Short Wave Radio that is as versatile as they come, with internal, rechargeable NiMH batteries that can be recharged by the included 4.5-volt DC power adapter. Additionally, this unit can be powered by its dynamo crank at any time, in any place, and can even run on three AA batteries (not included) for those times when you have no power source, and don't want to crank up your own charge. This emergency radio receives AM and FM bands for regular use, as well as including short wave radio with an ultra-fine tuning knob to locate the exact band you need. The CR-100 is constructed with a water-resistant, rugged, high-impact plastic case that makes it suitable in virtually any environment. This unit features an emergency light for your darkest hour, a charging indicator so you know its working, and an earphone jack for use in both loud and quiet environments. What's more, this emergency radio also provides you with an accurate, and easy-to-read digital day and month clock so you are never without the time. The SEK-100 also includes First Alert's CR-LED FireFly Crank Power flashlight which is sure to be your most popular flashlight. The FireFly utilizes three super-bright LED lights that will provide 12,000 to 15,000 MCD of illumination for years without burning out. This amazing flashlight is powered by a hand crank that provides five minutes of power with only 10 seconds of cranking, so you never have to buy batteries. What's more, the CR-LED features cell-phone charging capability that provides two minutes of talk time for every one minute of cranking, making it essential in the modern world. The FireFly is maintains its charge and power through its internal, 3.6-volt, NiMH battery, and includes a charging light so you know when it is working. Finally, the First Alert SEK-100 comes with a full-sized, polar fleece blanket that measures 60 inches by 48 inches for complete coverage of up to two people. This blanket features folded, sewed edges for durability, and comes in a royal blue color that is easy to spot in an emergency. This kit also includes a first aid kit in a compact size that includes 61 pieces of vital hardware, such as scissors, tweezers, bandages, wipes, tape and rubber gloves. | |
| Each kit contains enough emergency supplies to sustain two people for three days, as recommended by the American Red Cross. There's food, water and emergency blankets, plus a First Aid kit (33 piece), two 12-hour safety lightsticks, dust masks, nitrile gloves and an emergency whistle. Each kit also contains emergency ponchos and pocket tissues. The kit, in a handy backpack, can be stored at home, at school, and at the office. | |
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Survival kit is packaged in durable, air-tight, and waterproof plastic bucket designed to store anywhere and contatins the following emergency supplies for 4 people: 4 ER 2400 calorie food bar rations, 12 Aquablox water boxes, 4 emergency thermal blankets, 4 rain ponchos, 4 tissue packs, 1 pair of work gloves, 1 tube tent, 50 water purification tablets, 4 dust masks, 2 pair of vinyl gloves, Solar / Hand-Crank Powered Flashlight Radio Cell-Phone Charger, 1 52-piece first aid kit, 4 12-hour lightsticks, 1 can opener, 1 50-foot nylon rope, 4 out of state contact cards, 1 gas shut-off wrench, 1 multi-funciton swiss army knife, 1 box of waterproof matches, 5 emergency candles, 12 sanitation toilet bags, 1 package of toilet chemicals, & 1 roll of duct tape.
(Editor's note: Unlike most kits, this has everything - even sanitation. And its really not that much more than some of the other kits. I would seriously consider this.) | |
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Kit Includes: 1 x Backpack 4 x 2400 Cal. Food Bar 4 x Solar Blanket 4 x 3 Pack of Water 4 x Dust Masks 4 x Ponchos 1 x Flashlight 2 x Code Red Batteries 1 x 2 Person Tent 1 x 50' Nylon Cord 1 x 12 Hour Light Stick 1 x 54 Piece First Aid Kit 50 x Water Purification Tablets 50 x Waterproof Matches 1 x Utility Knife 1 x 5 in 1 Whistle 1 x AM/FM Radio with Batteries 1 x Campers Stove 1 x Pair Leather Palm Gloves
(Editors note: This might be the perfect bug-out kit for the average American family, other than the clothing you'll need. However, everyone's needs are different so please compare carefully, I want you and yours to be safe.) | |
| Deluxe 2 Person Survival Kit for Emergency Disaster Preparedness. Prepare for Earthquake, Hurricane, Tornado, Storm, Terrorist Attack, Fire, Flood, Evacuation. 72 Hour, Backpack Kit for Home, Work, Office, Auto & School: Adult or Child. Safety Pack. | |
| (4) 2400 Calorie Food Bar Coast Guard approved, with a five year shelf life. (12) 8 Ounce Water Boxes Coast Guard approved, with a five year shelf life. (4) Survival Blanket Developed by NASA, retains 90% of body warmth. (4) Tissue Pack (4) Rain Poncho (1) Safety Whistle (1) 160 OSHA approved Piece First Aid Kit (2) 12 Hour Light Stick (50) Waterproof Matches (2) Dust Mask (1) Pair of Work Gloves (2) Pair of Latex Gloves (5) Emergency Candles (1) Emergency Tent (12) Toilet Bags (1) Solar powered flashlight, radio combination. - Never needs batteries (1) 5 Function Knife (1) 5 Gallon Bucket with Lid (1) 1 Gallon Plastic Bag |
| If you really want some in-depth information, this is the best book out there. |
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