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Ready America 72-Hour Emergency Kit, $31 (was $33)
Why We Love This Deal
Dylanheads may need to sit down for this one, but the best ‘60s tune is decisively “The Ballad of Gilligan’s Isle” from the TV Show, Gilligan’s Island. The “three-hour tour” that led to the cast’s primitive lifestyle is a reminder to us all that fortune can turn on a dime and that being prepared for the worst is essential. This kit, just $31 on Amazon, has key essentials to help you survive the first 72 hours of any emergency.
The Ready America 72-Hour Emergency Kit contains vital food and water, among other essentials. Ready America is a San Diego-based company. It was established in 1991, when it first created the extremely popular Quakehold Museum Putty.
Ready America 72-Hour Emergency Kit, $31 (was $33) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Bag Dimensions: 20 x 12 x 12 inches
- Weight: 3.6 pounds
- Total Calories Provided: 2400
- Water Provided: 6 x 125 mL pouches
- Additional Accessories: First aid kit, light sticks, survival blanket, poncho, tissues, gloves, mask, emergency contact card
The key components of this kit are the 2,400 calories of 5-year shelf-life food and six 125 mL pouches of emergency drinking water, also with a 5-year shelf life. The provided food comes in the form of six Mayday bars, which are wheat-based and provide 7 grams of protein each.
Note that people typically eat about 2,000 calories of food per day, and Harvard says “generally healthy people” will consume about 4 to 6 cups of water (around 1,200 mL), so for a true 72-hour emergency, you’ll be roughing it somewhat.
However, the kit is a wonderful inclusion in your car emergency kit, or next to your go bag. Its small size and inclusion of a first aid kit, alongside goodies like light sticks and survival blankets, make it easy to pack and have on hand just in case. Sometimes, having the extra day or so worth of food can make all the difference.
Related: Walmart's Ozark Trail Brand Makes a $15 Survival Kit With 10 Essential Outdoor Tools
What Shoppers Are Saying
The kit has a 4.7-star rating from happy Amazon shoppers, who overwhelmingly report feeling a greater “peace of mind” from having the kit, especially after they take a look and see what is inside.
It’s also a highly gifted item. As one shopper recounted, “Bought for our Nephew who is in college and drives a lot. He recently had a breakdown where he was stranded for a night on the road and complained that he had nothing to eat or drink. Now he does.”
The Ready America 72-Hour Emergency Kit is just $31 on Amazon
