Emergency purified water for immediate use; lightweight and extremely compact(64)-125 ml sachets
Loss potential minimized due to individual sachets and ideal for storage
Easy to dispense from a premeasured sachet; superior packaging materials for optimum durability in your survival kit
USCG, Canadian Coast Guard, EC and NZ approval (NSN 8960 0112 4454 3) 5 years shelf life
Lifestraw
Lifestraw
Award-winning LifeStraw has been used by millions around the globe since 2005
Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria (>LOG 6 reduction) and surpasses EPA standards for water filters
Removes minimum 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites (>LOG 3 reduction) and filters to an amazing 0.2 microns
Filters up to 1000 liters of contaminated water WITHOUT iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals
Comes in a sealed bag, perfect for storing for emergencies
Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets
Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets
Potable Aqua Water Purification Iodine Tablets (50 Tablets)
Iodine tablets designed to make contaminated water suitable for drinking
Tablets prove effective against Giardia lamblia when used as directed
Intended for short-term or limited emergency use only
Water is ready within 30 minutes; neutralizes iodine aftertaste and color
Ideal for campers, travelers, hikers, militaries, and emergency organizations
Here is the list of the 10 Best Bug Out Bags for preppers:
1. Echo-Sigma Emergency Bug Out Bag – Complete Survival Solution With Gear & Supplies To Last Up To 10 Days
Quality gear is expensive but this bug out bag is well worth the price. You receive backpack with gear and supplies to last up to 10 days!
All items included in the bag are pre-configured and ready to use right out of the box.
Echo-Sigma Emergency Bug Out Bag
Kit contents include:
1 Three Day Pass Backpack by Sandpiper of California
SOG S44 multitool
1 Hydration System (2.5 Liter) by Condor Outdoor
1 Suisse Sport Zero Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag
1 Echo-Sigma Provision Pack (3-10 days)
3 Full Size A-Pack MRE meals complete with heater, side dishes and drink mixes
9 Food Ration Bars (400 Calories each and nutritionally fortified)
5 Liters of 5 Year Storage Pure Drinking Water
Paper Napkins
1 Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit
1 Compass
1 Emergency Whistle
1 Emergency Blanket by Coghlan’s
1 BIC Brand Butane Disposable Lighter
1 Magnesium Fire Starter with Flint Striker
40 Waterproof Matches by Coghlan’s
1 Tinder Kit by Coghlan’s with Flint Striker
50 Inches of Duct Tape
1 Bottle of Water Purification Tablets by Coghlan’s
2 Chemical Light Sticks by Coghlan’s
2 BIC Brand Ball Point Pens
1 Pad of Paper
1 Set of Earplugs
1 Echo-Sigma 68 Piece Compact First Aid Kit
1 Waterproof Aircraft Aluminum Tactical LED Flashlight by Fenix (190 Lumen)
1 Emergency Multiband Multi-Power Weather Radio by Eton (with USB phone charger)
50 Feet of Military Grade 550 Paracord
10 Extra Large Zip Ties
1 Camp Trowel
1 Coghlan’s Emergency Tube Tent
1 Emergency Poncho
1 Plexiglass Mirror for signaling help
1 Thermal Sleeping Bag Cocoon by Survival Industries
6 Premium AA Alkaline Batteries (guaranteed fresh for 10 years)
1 Pair Work Gloves
2 N95 Rated Respirator Masks
1 Set of Protective Goggles
2 Hand Warmers by Coghlan’s
Weight: 34 lbs. Shipped
2. Emergency Get Home Bag – Mid-Sized Disaster Preparedness Kit
Mid-sized disaster preparedness kit that is perfectly suited to keep on hand in your office, vehicle or dorm room.
Emergency Get Home Bag
Kit contents include:
1 Compact Assault Pack By Condor Outdoor
Gerber Dime Tool
1 Hydration System (2.5 Liter) by Condor Outdoor
1 Echo-Sigma 1-3 Day Provision Pack
6 Food Ration Bars (400 Calories each and nutritionally fortified)
2.5 Liters of 5 Year Storage Pure Drinking Water
Paper Napkins
All weather storage
1 Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit
1 Compass
1 Emergency Whistle
1 Emergency Blanket by Coghlan’s
1 BIC Brand Butane Disposable Lighter
1 Magnesium Fire Starter with Flint Striker
40 Waterproof Matches by Coghlan’s
1 Tinder Kit by Coghlan’s with Flint Striker
50 Inches of Duct Tape
1 Bottle of Water Purification Tablets by Coghlan’s
2 Chemical Light Sticks by Coghlan’s
2 BIC Brand Ball Point Pens
1 Pad of Paper
1 Set of Earplugs
1 Echo-Sigma 68 Piece Compact First Aid Kit
1 Waterproof Aircraft Aluminum LED Flashlight by Fenix (170 Lumen)
1 Coghlan’s Emergency Tube Tent
1 Emergency Poncho
1 Plexiglass Mirror for signaling help
1 Thermal Sleeping Bag Cocoon by Survival Industries
6 Premium AA Alkaline Batteries (guaranteed fresh for 10 years)
50 Feet of Military Grade 550 Paracord
10 Extra Large Zip Ties
1 Pair Work Gloves
N95 Rated Respirator Masks
1 Set of Protective Goggles
2 Hand Warmers by Coghlan’s
Weight: 17 lbs. Shipped
3. Echo-Sigma Runner System – Compact Disaster Preparedness Kit
The Echo-Sigma Runner is a compact disaster preparedness kit that is designed for individuals who either want to stay super mobile or add emergency kit features to their existing compliment of gear.
Echo-Sigma Runner System
Kit contents include:
1 HCB Pack By Condor Outdoor
1 Modular MOLLE Compatible Utility Pouch by Condor Outdoor
1 Echo-Sigma Micro Provision Pack
6 Food Ration Bars (400 Calories each and nutritionally fortified)
1 Liter of 5 Year Storage Pure Drinking Water
All weather storage
1 Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit
1 Compass
1 Emergency Whistle
1 Emergency Blanket by Coghlan’s
1 BIC Brand Butane Disposable Lighter
1 Magnesium Fire Starter with Flint Striker
40 Waterproof Matches by Coghlan’s
1 Tinder Kit by Coghlan’s with Flint Striker
50 Inches of Duct Tape
1 Bottle of Water Purification Tablets by Coghlan’s
2 Chemical Light Sticks by Coghlan’s
2 BIC Brand Ball Point Pens
1 Pad of Paper
1 Set of Earplugs
1 Echo-Sigma 68 Piece Compact First Aid Kit
1 Emergency Poncho
1 Pair Work Gloves
2 N95 Rated Respirator Masks
1 Set of Protective Goggles
2 Hand Warmers by Coghlan’s
Weight: 8 lbs. Shipped
4 Person Survival Kit packed in a bag which doesn’t look tactical.
All items are packed securely by Survival Kits Online in a deluxe duffel bag. The kit includes the following:
* 48 -Pouches of Datrex Water – twice the amount of water as leading suppliers and each pouch has a 5 year shelf-life
* 48 – 200 Calorie Food Bars – 5 year shelf-life
* 40 – Water Purification Tablets – each tablet purifies 1 liter of water
* 1 – Hand Crank AM/FM/ Band Radio never needs batteries.
* 2 – Hand Squeeze Rechargeable Flashlight
* 1 – 5 in 1 Survival Whistle – compass, signal mirror, flint starter, waterproof container,lanyard and shrill whistle
* 1 – Box 50 Water Proof Matches
* 1 – Fire Starter – Provides sufficient shavings to start hundreds of fires
* 4 – Mylar Sleeping Bags – Recommended over common “space blankets”
* 4 – Emergency Poncho with Hood
* 2 – 2 Person Tube Tent with Rope
* 1 – 16 Function Knife
* 1 – Pair Leather Palm Gloves
* 1 – 50 Foot Rope
* 4 – Personal Hygiene Kits includes Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, 9 Handy Wipes
* 4 – N95 Masks * 8 – Tissue Packs all purpose
* 1 – Large First Aid Kit – contains the essentials needed for any type of fist aid emergency
* 1 – On Duty/Gas Shut Off Wrench Designed by a fire fighter. Use to shut off gas and water. Pry open doors and windows. Will not spark if struck against metal. Safe to use.
* 1 – Can Opener
* 2 – Waste Bags
* 1 – 2.5 Gallon Water Bag
* 4 – Body Warmers – last for 16- 20 hours
* 4 – 12 Hour Light Sticks
* 1 – Portable Stove with Fuel Tablets
* 1 – Package of Survival Candles
* 1 – Deck of Cards
5. Urban Survival Bug Out Bag
Urban Survival Bug Out Bag for two persons.
Urban Survival Bug Out Bag
Contents:
ORGANIZATION: black backpack, zip lock bags x5, waterproof document container.
WEATHER PROTECTION: Reflective sleeping bags x2, adult size poncho x2, 2 person tube tent, hand warmers x2.
FOOD AND WATER: US Coast Guard approved 5 year shelf life 3600 calorie bars x 2, : US Coast Guard approved 5 year shelf life 4.2 oz water pouches x12, 1 L water purification powder x5, folding 1 L water container for purifying water, water purification instruction sheet.
LIGHT AND COMMUNICATION: Dynamo AM/FM radio/flashlight/mobile phone charger, 10 piece mobile phone adapter set for charging mobile phone with dynamo, light sticks x2.
HYGIENE: Toothbrush x2, toothpaste, comb, razor, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, feminine pad x2, washcloth, toilet paper roll, sewing kit.
FIRST AID: 53 Pc first aid kit with band aids, dressing, butterfly closures, cotton tip applicators, sanitizer, as well as N95 masks x2, self-adhesive bandage, tweezers, trauma scissors, instant ice pack, pair of medical grade nitrile gloves.
MISC SUPPLIES: 10yd duct tape, 5 in 1 survival whistle, 50 ft rope, leather palm work gloves, multi tool knife, playing cards, GI can opener, pencil, Emergency Preparedness Guide.
6. Extreme Survival Kit Deluxe for Four People
Extreme Survival Kit Deluxe for Four People
Extreme Survival Kit Deluxe for Four People is a three day plus emergency kit with water, food, tools, first aid, and sanitary provisions to assist four people during a prolonged disaster situation.
(1) 21″ Colt Tactical Backpack
(32) Datrex Emergency Water Packs (4.2oz each)
(2) 3600 Calorie Datrex Emergency Food Packs (eighteen food bars per pack)
(6) Wise Foods Gourmet Cook in Pouch Freeze Dried Food Packets (two servings per packet)
(2) Sporks
(1) Esbit Solid Fuel Stove and Cookset
(12) Esbit Solid Fuel Tablets
(4) BRW Emergency Sleeping Bag (waterproof, windproof, and lightweight)
(4) BRW Emergency Ponchos
(1) BRW Tube Tent
(3) Cyalume Military Grade Snaplight 12 Hour Light Sticks
(1) Original Candle Lantern
(3) 9 hour replacement candles,
50 Feet of 500lb Grade Paracord
(1) Explorer Compass with Signal Mirror
(1) Explorer Ring Wire Saw
(1) Fox 40 Pearl Whistle
(1) Swedish Firesteel Knife
(1) Aquamira Emergency Water Filter Straw (filters up to 20 gallons)
(1) Potable Aqua Tabs bottle 50ct
(12) Survival Matches
(1) Bic Lighter
(1) 7 LED Mini Flashlight
(1) Deck Playing Cards
(4) Dust Masks
(2) Pair Heavy Work Gloves,
(3) 12″ X 15″ Water/Refuse Storage Bags
(1) 8X10′ Waterproof Tarp
(1) Carbon Steel Folding Shovel / Entrenching Tool. Also included is a large Zippmo First Aid Kit & Toiletry Kit.
7. Ready America Emergency Kit
Ready America Emergency Kit
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 33-piece First Aid kit, two 12-hour safety light sticks, 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, or at the office.
Emergencies happen quickly and by their very nature, they happen without warning Therefore, you have to be prepared at all times. Having an emergency preparation checklist can help you evaluate your status at a moment’s notice. It is important that every member of your family or group have access to the list.
The Plan
Your home is typically, where you will do most of your planning. However, the checklist should also include plans for what to do if a family member is at work or school.
1. You will need to have alternative routes to and from the workplace and schools in the event the roads, bridges or highways are damaged
2. You should have in your vehicle an extra cell phone battery, flashlight, a phone charger, important phone numbers to include contact information for school officials, walking shoes and clothes appropriate for the season.
Your Home
• An evacuation plan is important. You must have an area where everyone gathers in the home during an emergency
• Know what exits to use and include windows. If you have a multi-story home, have emergency ladders in each bedroom for emergency evacuation out an upper story window. You must have drills so everyone has a chance to use the ladders.
• Know how to shut off the main gas line at the meter, keep a tool and flashlight by the back door so you can find the meter in the dark and can shut the line off. You can keep tools and a light in the meter box if so equipped but most meters are exposed to the elements. Also, have a flashlight by the main electrical breaker.
• Check off the hot water tank when you have strapped it to the wall it so it will not topple over causing flooding
• Know how to find the emergency evacuation routes out of your area and know where all emergency shelters are located
• Make sure you have adequate emergency supplies of food, water and first aid kits.
• Have your emergency supplies packed so they can be easily carried in the event you have to evacuate
• Have important documents in one place and protected from water and other damage and make sure they can be gathered and carried with you
• Have a staging area outside of the home if it becomes damaged
• Make sure you have ample propane if you have an outdoor grill this may be your only means of cooking
• If possible, store emergency supplies in various locations such as a secure shed away from the home or in a detached garage in the event your home is damaged. This protects some of your emergency provisions. Make a point to gather large water storage containers such as 50-gallon food grade plastic barrels. Redundancy is the best back up plan so if one cache of supplies is damaged you must have another close by, and the same theory applies to staging areas and emergency exits always have an alternative.
• Make sure you vehicle is always ready to go
The checklist list is not comprehensive so you have to make adjustments for specific disasters such as earthquakes, so check off that no bedrooms have wall-mounted televisions, or have wardrobes or bureaus that can topple onto a sleeping person. Make sure your safe room does not have skylights, outside walls or brick fireplaces.
Outside your home trim or remove trees or branches that can fall and damage your home. If you have a privacy or security fence around your home and it has a locking gate make sure all family members know where the key is because if members have to evacuate out of an upper story window you do not want them trapped in the backyard.
Much of the focus throughout this year (2012) has been on the so-called doomsday preppers, and there is even a show dedicated to preppers. Preppers are individuals that take preparedness to a new level and many dedicate their entire time and financial resources to getting prepared. You may watch these shows and wonder what you should prepare for because most if not all preppers have a specific scenario in mind thus, they prepare based on that. Therefore, some of you may be overwhelmed because literally anything can happen, so how do you prepare for all possibilities.
First, you must realize that regardless of the disaster you will always need the essentials to maintain life. Shelter, water, fire/energy, nourishment and medical care are essentials you will always need. However, certain situations will require specialized clothing and equipment to survive such as a nuclear detonation or the release of chemical and biological contaminates into the community. Preparations for nuclear, chemical and biological attack are the next level after you have gathered the essentials for survival. Presumably, the crisis will disrupt your utilities, such as electricity, water and gas for cooking and heating. This is where you begin; you must prepare to live without modern conveniences.
Start With the Basics and Work Up From There
How do you decide how much? The amount of supplies and materials depends on what you are preparing for. Do you simply want to be ready for power disruptions during a natural disaster or do you believe in a doomsday scenario. Some believe they will have to survive on their own for years if not for their entire life if certain scenarios play out, and others feel it may be only a few years before communities and government are operating again.
As history has shown us natural, disasters can be devastating and are made even more so when people and communities are not prepared. You can be without utilities for several weeks while living in a home that is damaged or even living in a tent in the front yard. This is the effects of any disaster whether it is manmade or natural. If you survive the crisis itself, you must then survive the effects. As stated before, emergency supplies and materials are not necessarily disaster specific, and without the basics, you will not survive to have to worry about nuclear, chemical or biological attacks.
You will need at least two weeks of food and water if planning for natural disasters. Typically, experts and community leaders recommended a 72-hour supply, but that recommendation is outdated. As you prepare remember you will have to perform all tasks without the benefit of electricity.
For those that believe in the doomsdays theories you will need enough provisions to get you through at least the first two years. You will need to develop a reliable food source such as gardens and raising livestock. It will take several years to begin producing enough to preserve so you will need enough food and water as you begin preparing for long-term survival. You must not have the worry of providing for your family while you work on alternative sources for survival.
