Forty-plus supplies, sorted into color-coded resealable waterproof packs, built for 3 people over a 3-day period. That is the whole idea behind this kit: the sorting work is already done, so nothing is loose in the bottom of a duffel when you are trying to find the first aid kit or the flashlight in a hurry.
You get food and water in the same bag as the gear. The kit includes 3600 calorie food bars with a 5-year shelf life, 36 water pouches, and three personal water filter straws. Shelter and warmth come from three sleeping bags and a 2-person tube tent. The tool side covers a hand crank flashlight, radio and phone charger in one unit, a first aid kit, a multi-tool, 50 feet of nylon rope and a 5-in-1 whistle.
Three hygiene kits round out the contents. An expert video guide walks you through each category of supplies, so you can open the bag on a quiet afternoon and learn what is in it rather than reading labels for the first time later. Store it somewhere you can reach without moving other things first, whether that is a hall closet, a trunk or an office. Food and water are typically delivered within 3 to 6 months of packaging, and individual items may be swapped for similar or higher-quality brands.
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