$150 3-Day Emergency Kit

• 1 Backpack – Three-compartment nylon backpack with adjustable shoulder straps. Filled the pack weighs 14 lbs. 10 oz. and measures 14.5″ x 10″ x 7″.
• 2 – food packages
• 20 – water packets
• 1 – Tube tent
• 2 – waterproof ponchos
• 4 – hand warmers
• 2 – dust masks
• 1 – hand-crank flashlight/radio
• 1 – multifunction tool
• 1 pair – work gloves
• 1 – collapsible water jug
• 1 – whistle
• 2 – light sticks
• 1 package – waterproof matches
• 1 -pencil
• 60 feet – nylon rope
• 1 roll – waterproof tape
• 2 – cold packs
• 2 pair – latex-free medical gloves
• 6 – antimicrobial hand wipes
• 1 – bandage scissors
• 1 – tweezers/forceps
• 2 – finger splints
• 1 – first aid manual
• 1 package – facial tissue
• 2 – biohazard waste bags
• 5 – 3″ x 0.75″ bandages
• 5 – 3″ x 1″. bandages
• 5 – knuckle bandages
• 5 – fingertip bandages
• 4 – 2″ x 2″ gauze pads
• 2 – 3″ x 3″ gauze pads
• 2 – 4″ x 4″ gauze pads
• 1 – stretch gauze 4 yd. x 2 in.
• 2 – 9 x 5 in. ABD/combine pads
• 1 – eye pad
• 3 – sting relief wipes
• 9 – antibacterial wipes
• 2 – triple antibiotic ointment packets
• 2 – burn cream packets
• 2 – eye wash bottles
• 4 – Cetafen® acetaminophen tablets
• 4 – Nutralox® antacid tablets
• 4 – Proprinal® ibuprofen tablets
• 1 – diamode loperamide HCI
• 2 – anti-diarrhea tablets

As you can see it contains the essential items but it light on food and water. If you’ve done little to prepare for disaster this kit can jump start your efforts and give you some immediate protection. If you are more serious and want to spend the time creating your own kit, this simple kit can serve as an example.

Before purchasing this kit see the REI website for complete details, price, and specifications as they could change from the time I posted this here. Also browse their website, they have other kits as well. This kit just seemed like the best bargain for someone looking for some instant emergency protection or a simple car kit to augment their other preparations.