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Ready America 2 Person Emergency Kit
Ready America
Entry-level 2-person 72-hour backpack with food bars, water pouches and first aid.
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What you get
Ready America's starter kit covers two people for three days. The maker lists two 2,400-calorie food bars and 12 water pouches with a 5-year shelf life. A 33-piece first aid kit rides in the backpack and the whole pack is listed at 7.75 lb.
- Two 2400-calorie food bars and 12 water pouches, 5-year shelf life
- 33-piece first aid kit
- Ready America's entry-level 2-person 72-hour backpack
Pros and cons of the Ready America 2 Person Emergency Kit
Pros
- Two 2,400-calorie food bars and 12 water pouches are rated for a 5-year shelf life.
- A listed weight of 7.75 lb keeps it easy for one adult to carry.
- The Strategist has covered this kit.
Cons
- No radio is included so you need a separate way to follow the news.
Specs
- People
- 2
- Days
- 3
- Water included
- Yes
- Food included
- Yes
- Radio included
- No
- First aid included
- Yes
- Weight
- 7.75 lb (3.5 kg)
- Bag
- backpack
- Shelf lifemaker's claim
- 5 years
Why it scores 8.9
8.9/10
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Emergency features
- Water included
- Food included
- First aid supplies included
- Radio included
- Covers 72 hours or more
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- The Strategist
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