Top 4 Best Emergency Survival Kits

Pros

• It is compact and lightweight – The  Mini Survival Tin is so small that you can carry it in your hands for your next outdoor adventure. It can also be attached to your belt, climbing gear, rucksack strap or the mountain bike with the included Ranger band.
• Variety of survival items – The survival kit has items to take care of the most important survival needs that include water purification, lighting the fire, building a shelter, signaling and navigation and emergency first aid. It also comes with a fishing line and a hook in case you have to fish to get some food.
• Quality items – The items in the tin are of good quality and ideal for use in several emergency occasions. The kit will still be functional even after having it for months down the line. This offers the convenience of not buying a new kit a few months down the line.

Cons

• Mini-size – The contents of the kit would not last you very long even if you are the single user of the mini kit. It is only ideal for a day or so before you run out of supplies. It would be better if it was a little larger.
• The can may have problems opening up and closing – A few customers are complaining that the tin does not close after use. Sometimes it gets stuck and won’t open. It would be great if there is an easier way to open and close the tin.

Pros

• A little of everything that you need – The kit comes with essential things that you need to get going. This includes emergency food, water, blankets, dust masks, whistle, gloves, and first aid kit. These items can help you survive in cold, dusty dry areas and cater for small injuries as you look for your way home or wait for rescue teams.
• Well-organized – The items are housed in an easy to carry bag and are easily accessible when you get into problems. You can carry the pack when on foot or just close to your seat when driving so that you can cause them when there is a need.
• Can sustain two people for three days – There are enough water and food supplies to sustain two people for up to three days. This is long enough to get rescue or seek assistance from other sources. The supplies provide the body with essential nutrients to keep you healthy and give you adequate energy for the period.
• Affordable – Considering the number of items in the pack, and the cost of purchasing the individual items in the market, the package is cost effective and affordable way to stay prepared for any eventualities.

Cons

• Poor quality bag – The bag is of rather poor quality. It may get wet in rainy season causing damage to some of your items. Moreover, the bag may not last long if carried from time to time. The straps are not reinforced enough to withstand the rugged outdoor conditions that the bag is exposed to.
• Some items may expire soon or later – The estimated that the food items in the pack could last for about five years. However, several customers get items when the items are already a year or towards the expiry date. This shortens that period that you can have the items in good condition

Pros

• Comprehensive package of everything that you need – The personal survival kit is equipped will all the items that you need to get going. You have everything to get going in the middle of the road when you get stranded, or some flash flood happens, and you have to leave in a hurry. For the vehicle, you have a heavy-duty, clear waterproof bag; you can get light from the glow sticks, LED light wristbands and headlamps. There are also two bars of food and six water pouches There is also a first aid kit, one mylar blanket, a poncho among others to keep you warm. There also utility gloves, duct tapes, waterproof matches and multi task tool among other things.
• Easy access – The pack is designed to fit underneath the seat or in the seat pockets of your car. Therefore, you can reach the bag within minutes and get whatever you need to get going but also easy to hide when you do not need any of the items.
• Ready to use – Every item in the pack is ready to use. You do not have to look for the headlamp batteries or something to cut open the package to reach the first aid box. The package is created in such a way that you can access everything and start using them right away.

Cons

• Bag not friendly for non-vehicle owners – If you plan to carry the package to your hiking and other outdoor activities and do not have a vehicle, you may have to look for some other bag. It is not designed for carrying on foot despite having a piece of everything you may need on foot.
• Meant for a single person – The kit is meant for one person. With the exception of the first aid kit that can be used by different people, you may need to buy more than one pack for a small to medium family.

Pros

• Compact and lightweight – You can fold the bag nicely in its carrying bag and put it in your backpack without using up lots of space. It also weighs 5.8 oz. Therefore, you can have it with you all the time you go for an adventure.
• Thermal reflective interior – The nylon sleeping bag has a thermally reflective material on the inside. This material reflects 95 percent of the heat from your body thereby keeping you warm as you sleeps. You do not need additional blankets to keep you warm.
• Tear resistant – The material is heavy duty and does not get damaged by sticks stones and debris in the outdoor environment. You can reuse the bag from time to time without any danger of damaging it.
• Water-resistant – The sleeping bag can also be used as a rain shield for your camping gear or to cover the ground where you will pitch your tent. It keeps everything dry along with you when it is time to sleep.

Cons

• The seams seem not to hold – Despite being sold as tear resistant, several customers have complained of the seams giving way whenever they get inside. This may cause the cold to get inside beating its main advantage.
• Will not keep you warm in freezing temperature – The bag is not meant for sub-zero temperatures. It will not keep you warm if the temperatures outside are very low. Moreover, since it is not breathable, your sweat may cause the internal temperature to go down at night.