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Every family member, student, or co-worker needs to be protected in case of an emergency. The Life Essentials kit from Life+Gear provides the basic "Essentials" of life: food, water, and warmth. For even greater safety and protection, Life Essentials kits will fit into the Wings of Life Backpack for complete protection of a family of four or extended days of protection for a smaller family. The survival kit includes a 3 day supply of water and a 3 day supply of food. Both are made in the USA, US Coast Guard approved and have a 5 year shelf life. In addition to food and water, the kit includes a thermal blanket that is capable of capturing 80 percent body heat. Instant portability for a safety kit that is ideal for the home, office, car or for exploring nature. Life+Gear: Peace of mind, wherever you go.
Zagnutty
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024
Different brands than what’s pictured which wouldn’t be a big deal if it was new product. The product was 2 years old already meaning it was only good for another 3 year not 5 as expected. Returned it and planning to purchase from somewhere else.
Seth B Mellen
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
I'm keeping it in my car should an emergency winter situation occur.
Jacob Bannochie
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
Product was manufactured 8/22 and was received 1/24, so almost a year and a half lost, but its not a big deal. Its a good deal for a small price, for a just in case scenario.
GingyJAC
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
These boxes are already two years old when they are shipped out by Amazon. They are not manufactured the same year of purchase. The box was ordered 2017; the water and rations were manufactured 2015. They were already two years old. Buyer and Amazon need to ship out kits the same year of purchased - if they aren’t they are only good three of the five years. Deceptive emergency shelf life
Stephen T. Lo
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022
It gets the essential items I need for emergencies in a single small box.
Terry T Groves
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2021
Although we haven’t had to use our emergency pack yet, I feel more comfortable knowing we have them in case of emergency. After researching other emergency kits, this one was the most economical and fully equipped. The back packs are wonderful. Ergonomically made to be easy to carry with plenty of pockets for your personal things. I give this product 5 stars
toby
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2019
Water bags subject to puncture
DrV
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2017
it what we needed nothing more
Zhuck
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017
I received life gear emergency food on time, water packages are fine, but food has expiration date until 9/20, so it is almost half way to the expiration date. Item has only 5 years of shelf life.
Michelle Stove
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2017
Ordered 5 and they all are 2 years old so not the 5 year like I need for daycare
Laurel J. Stride
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2016
perfect for a single person living alone. Living in BC I would suggest that everyone have one on hand as we have earthquakes happening more and more in the area
Repherb
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2015
Tap water from Oregon water system?!?!? WTF??? I paid for TAP WATER????
David A. Tiangco
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2010
The tote is just big enough to carry the food, water, and blanket. There is a detachable shoulder strap that comes with it. The main compartment can be zippered closed and is used to hold the food and blanket. There are 3 pockets near the top of the main compartment that can be used to hold extra blankets or unused/unfinished food bars. The outer face has six discreet pockets for holding the water packets. The tote has some pretty rugged construction and can be easily used again for other things like holding tools or medical supplies after the food and water are all gone.The food is a 6" X 5.5" X 1.25" slab that is subdivided into 9 bars that are approximately 2" X 1.83" X 1.25" each. 400 calories per bar. 3,600 calories total. Tastes like semi-sweet angel food cake made ultra-dense and crumbly like a big thick cookie. The fine sugar granules give it a slight sand-like grittiness as you chew. After eating one of these, I can almost guarantee that you'll want to wait several hours before attempting another one. It's not that they're bad tasting, it's just that they don't inspire mass consumption the way "real" food does. They say it is non-thirst provoking, but I would say it is minimally thirst provoking. After eating one of these bars, I was looking forward to a few sips of water to wash it down. The main ingredients in order are enriched flour, vitamins and minerals, vegetable shortening, and granulated sugar. 5-year shelf life, but once you open the package, you'll have to eat it all or let the rest go to waste because all the food becomes exposed to air and there is no way to re-seal it other than to put it back in the tote and zipper it closed.The water comes in six separate 4.225 oz sealed metalized pouches. The pouch says the water comes from "Oxnard Municipal Water Source" whatever that is, tap water probably. The taste is fairly clean with a bit of plastic flavoring and a hint of WD-40.The blanket comes highly folded and sealed in a small zip-lock baggie. It is the space-age type of mylar that is very thin, but very warm and highly reflective. If you put your head under the blanket you can still see through it kinda like silver reflective sunglasses. Dimensions are about 59" X 82".
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