[knfxda]

Originally Posted by Mosin

Could that person put together a better kit? Yes.
Will that person put together a better kit?.....

If it's the difference between having a kit and not having a kit at all, then no brainer, get the kit. Hell, throwing a few tins of sardines, a lighter, and a gallon of water in the trunk is better than having nothing in the trunk.

That's the rub. This would more like be my first foray into a prep bag. It might be where I stop or it might just be the beginning.

Originally Posted by Seven

Nothing at all wrong with that kit, but EE has some good kits also. For less.
http://beprepared.com/category.asp_Q_c_E_120_A_name_E_Emergency%20Kits

The $119 one isn't a bad kit at all. Content list> http://beprepared.com/article.asp?ai=533
Throw a silcock key and a 99¢ pack of Imodium from your local c-store in that kit, and you'll be better prepared for an emergency than 99% of the population.

Thanks, I'll check them out. If I'm going to do an all-in-one, I'd like to get the best I can for the money.

[Mason609]

Originally Posted by knfxda

That's the rub. This would more like be my first foray into a prep bag. It might be where I stop or it might just be the beginning.


Thanks, I'll check them out. If I'm going to do an all-in-one, I'd like to get the best I can for the money.

Honestly, most already made kits, while useful, have low quality items.

You'd be surprised at what building a kit yourself would actually cost, using and already made kit as an example. You also have to look at each kit is for an individual, so if you have a family, they'll need one as well. You also want food items that don't need to be cooked (to include having hot water added). The reasons for this are simple - you may not have the time or be able to.

I'd actually go with this kit http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_K7%20B400_A_name_E_3-Day%20Emergency%20Kit and add to it.

[Josh1158]

Yeah, just use there list of what's in it and make your own.

[Kodeman]

Don't forget to include any medications that you or someone in your family may be on.

[Mason609]

Originally Posted by Kodeman

Don't forget to include any medications that you or someone in your family may be on.

I always forget presciptions... hardly ever on any.

One thing that none of thses kits mentions is clothing....

[Vikingdad]

Better that kit than nothing at all. When you get it take it apart and use it. Having the survival pack is useless unless you know exactly how to use it. Generally I think that the kits have a bunch of fluff and stuff with little use in them. Lots of bandages and stuff but short on food.

Thing is that many preppers have no idea what the hell they are doing. Storing cans of food is all well and good, but if you don't have a can opener and know how to cook it you are screwed. Same thing with a first aid kit. Storing booze for trade is a little crazy but on the other hand knowing how to distill booze would be a good skill to have if things go that far south. Or guns for that matter (did you see the guy who shot his thumb off on TV?).

[Mason609]

Originally Posted by Vikingdad

Better that kit than nothing at all. When you get it take it apart and use it. Having the survival pack is useless unless you know exactly how to use it. Generally I think that the kits have a bunch of fluff and stuff with little use in them. Lots of bandages and stuff but short on food.

Thing is that many preppers have no idea what the hell they are doing. Storing cans of food is all well and good, but if you don't have a can opener and know how to cook it you are screwed. Same thing with a first aid kit. Storing booze for trade is a little crazy but on the other hand knowing how to distill booze would be a good skill to have if things go that far south. Or guns for that matter (did you see the guy who shot his thumb off on TV?).

You've never just opened a can of beans and chowed down? What about beefaroni?

A BOB is only good for a very short time. 2-3 days of food (and water), a change of clothing (depending on the weather/environment), needed prescription meds, a BASIC 1st aid kit. PER PERSON...

Now, depending on the need for a BOB, there are other things you will need to add. But, it should only be what you will need to get you from point A to point B (being a bug out location - like a shelter, or a safe house of sorts) where you and a few others have stashed much more survival items - more water, food, clothing, meds, 1st aid, cooking gear, sleeping gear and comfort items, toiletries, weapons (if needed). And honestly, there should be a few of these locations, that way there are more options.

I have way too many "doomsday" scenerio friends...

[Vikingdad]

Originally Posted by Mason609

You've never just opened a can of beans and chowed down? What about beefaroni?

A BOB is only good for a very short time. 2-3 days of food (and water), a change of clothing (depending on the weather/environment), needed prescription meds, a BASIC 1st aid kit. PER PERSON...

Now, depending on the need for a BOB, there are other things you will need to add. But, it should only be what you will need to get you from point A to point B (being a bug out location - like a shelter, or a safe house of sorts) where you and a few others have stashed much more survival items - more water, food, clothing, meds, 1st aid, cooking gear, sleeping gear and comfort items, toiletries, weapons (if needed). And honestly, there should be a few of these locations, that way there are more options.

I have way too many "doomsday" scenerio friends...

My "scenario" involves the most likely thing to happen around here which is a major earthquake. I know many people who have kits they bought at Costco in their car but they have never opened them. I have looked at the list of contents on some of those kits and they have a lot of stuff that would probably just get cast aside. Many of this type of "prepper" will have radios and flashlights but with dead batteries. I know quite a few people who have become licensed Ham radio operators but don't know how to program their radios, let alone how to properly handle themselves in an emergency on the radio.

Having an emergency bag with you (perhaps in your car) is a good idea regardless of where you live or what the likely disaster would be (say tornadoes or hurricanes). Some of these scenarios are without warning and some are not. Emergencies generally cannot be predicted. Preparing for doomsday is just a little bit nuts IMHO but whatever floats your boat.

[Jimmy]

If that is what you want to maybe stake your life on, well go for it.

For what you get, it's way pricey. But hey, guess it beats nothing at all.

Jimmy

[Vikingdad]

Originally Posted by Jimmy

If that is what you want to maybe stake your life on, well go for it.

For what you get, it's way pricey. But hey, guess it beats nothing at all.

Jimmy

Is this directed at somebody? You should quote if it is.