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My MEC catologue came in and I was intrigued by this new addition and thought I'd throw it out there. Way too heavy at 5 kg, but it is intended for a home or vehicle kit rather than a hiking kit. Price = $119 CDN. You would also probably take a club in the head walking around an urban disaster with a bright orange pack that says emergency preparedness kit 
MEC cataologue description:
Gear Notes:
Emergency Preparedness Kit
Weight: 5kg (1PERS)
Outdoor enthusiasts probably have lots of equipment that could be used in a natural disaster. But most likely, these things aren't all stored in one place. If you need to evacuate your home in a hurry, we've put together this Red Cross approved kit in a conspicuously-coloured, grab-and-go pack. It contains the basics to help one person get through the first 72 hours of a disaster.
The contents include items for physical health and mental health because once an initial crisis is passed, waiting can be very stressful without distractions. You can complete this kit with prescription and non-prescription medications, eyeglasses, feminine hygiene products, and items specific to where you live and the kinds of emergencies you may face. Includes:
Wind-up dynamo radio / 3-LED flashlight (needs no batteries).
Personal first aid kit with rubber gloves, scissors, adhesive tape, non-stick and absorbent gauze, adhesive bandages, a roll of gauze, triangular bandage, and safety pins.
3 food ration bars (one per day) and 10 purified drinking water packs (125ml each). Food bars and water packs will last for five years if unopened.
10L folding water container for transporting additional water.
Leather work gloves to protect hands while clearing debris.
Two N95 dust masks for easier breathing in or around collapsed buildings.
Black felt marker for messages on buildings and doors.
Space blanket.
Three chemical light sticks for safe, battery-free light.
2.4 x 3m reinforced polyethylene tarp for emergency shelter.
Nylon rope for rigging the tarp or other shelters.
Personal rain poncho.
Duct tape.
Whistle.
Toilet paper.
Pencil.
Emergency preparedness booklet.
Playing cards.
Multi-use knife.
6 tealight candles.
2 lighters.
Note pad.
2 orange garbage bags to keep possessions dry or as improvised rainwear.
Hand sanitizer.
Brightly coloured pack for easy location.
MEC cataologue description:
Gear Notes:
Emergency Preparedness Kit
Weight: 5kg (1PERS)
Outdoor enthusiasts probably have lots of equipment that could be used in a natural disaster. But most likely, these things aren't all stored in one place. If you need to evacuate your home in a hurry, we've put together this Red Cross approved kit in a conspicuously-coloured, grab-and-go pack. It contains the basics to help one person get through the first 72 hours of a disaster.
The contents include items for physical health and mental health because once an initial crisis is passed, waiting can be very stressful without distractions. You can complete this kit with prescription and non-prescription medications, eyeglasses, feminine hygiene products, and items specific to where you live and the kinds of emergencies you may face. Includes:
Wind-up dynamo radio / 3-LED flashlight (needs no batteries).
Personal first aid kit with rubber gloves, scissors, adhesive tape, non-stick and absorbent gauze, adhesive bandages, a roll of gauze, triangular bandage, and safety pins.
3 food ration bars (one per day) and 10 purified drinking water packs (125ml each). Food bars and water packs will last for five years if unopened.
10L folding water container for transporting additional water.
Leather work gloves to protect hands while clearing debris.
Two N95 dust masks for easier breathing in or around collapsed buildings.
Black felt marker for messages on buildings and doors.
Space blanket.
Three chemical light sticks for safe, battery-free light.
2.4 x 3m reinforced polyethylene tarp for emergency shelter.
Nylon rope for rigging the tarp or other shelters.
Personal rain poncho.
Duct tape.
Whistle.
Toilet paper.
Pencil.
Emergency preparedness booklet.
Playing cards.
Multi-use knife.
6 tealight candles.
2 lighters.
Note pad.
2 orange garbage bags to keep possessions dry or as improvised rainwear.
Hand sanitizer.
Brightly coloured pack for easy location.
