I got a promotional e-mail from Lee Ballanger (sp?) with this message, with a 40-min.
video of his sales pitch. Bottom line: $197 plus shipping (18 lbs.) or 2 or more
"e-packs" for free shipping -- watch video. He says this shopping list will cost you
more than $197 to buy, and it takes all day from store to store to get it all, if
you can find it all. If you wait for an emergency, you won't be able to fill your
list because everyone else will be doing the same shopping. I would add that
you'd need to get a few more items that are not in this kit, see below...
The videohttp://www.independentlivingnews.com/video/epack-video.html A Flashlight/Emergency Beacon/Radio & Universal DC Adapter
Family-Size Field Hygiene Kit
One Family-Size Solar Powered Outdoor Shower
Two Emergency Ponchos
Two Body Heat Retaining Emergency Reflective Sleeping Bags/Blankets
One Roll of All-Purpose Duct Tape
Five-in-One Maximum Duty Survival Whistle
Emergency Tube/Tent Shelter
One Stainless Steel Combination Camper's Multi-Function Tool
Four Hand Body Warmers
One Emergency First Aid Kit
US Coast Guard approved; High-Quality Emergency Rations
50 High-Quality Water Purification Tablets
Several packages of pocket tissue
A roll or two of toilet paper
One emergency candle
A Sturdy garden trowel, made by Fiskars
Two disposal bags
One note pad
Two standard No. 2 pencils
Two filter masks, wrapped, type N95
Three packages waterproof matches
One pair of all-purpose work gloves
Two twelve-hour yellow light-sticks
A pair of collapsible drinking tumblers, 4 oz.
One 5-gallon collapsible water carrier with handle and pouring spout
50 foot rope made of super sturdy material
One deck standard playing casino-used cards
Also included with your first E-Pack is a substantial library of emergency preparedness and response reports, including:
Social Chaos Survival Guide: Smart, Savvy Precautions to Make Yourself Self-Reliant in These Dangerous Times (189-page manual)
How You and Your Loved Ones Can Survive A Nuclear Attack or Accident (288 pages)
Secrets for Surviving the Coming Terrorist Germ Warfare Attacks Against U.S. Population Centers (162-page manual)
20 Inexpensive Items to Buy Right Now to Build a Germ Warfare "Clean Room" In Your House
The Emerging Dollar Collapse Barter Kit: 14 Essential Items You Should Have Now
Smart Hoarding 101: Do It Right and Save Big Money By Stocking Up on Food, Water, and Yes, Fuel
Life Saving Basics: Make Your Own Antibiotics at Home
The official U.S. Army Survival Manual
A 12-month subscription to Independent Living, our 20-page monthly advisory for savvy, self-sufficient individuals (for new subscribers only).
And in the event that any
of these items should become unavailable, we guarantee to substitute items of equal or greater overall value, quality and utility.
It seems that "your first E-Pack" has things the subsequent ones don't have,
maybe that's why you can ship the second, etc., for free.
Even if you're not interested in ordering this, maybe the list will be of use to some
members who want to put together a kit of some kind. The first thing that hits me
is there are a few things missing that I would put on the top of my list:
~ I'd recommend a Swiss Army knife pretty high on the list
~ I would verify his "sleeping bag" is going to be sufficient!
~ portable camp stove with at least 3 extra butane fuel canisters
~ lightweight cooking pot, pan
~ small mirror, for personal use and for sending signals
~ dried food, just add water
~ disinfectant, first aid tape, scissors, gauze, band-aids (first aid kit)
~ needles and thread (one needle breaks, so you need several)
~ moleskin (has to be no more than a year old, perhaps shelf life problem)
~ water (his kit includes a water CARRIER but no water -- don't forget to fill it!)
~ slippers (your size - personal item - or else you'll wear the same shoes)
~ Don't forget socks and underwear, two changes of clothes
~ soap and two towels, shampoo, HAND LOTION, sunscreen, insect repellent
~ laundry soap
~ bottle of vodka or at least whiskey -- don't drink it all up!
(and don't tell your alcoholic friend about it because then it will disappear!)
For your car:
~ spare tire, inflated to operating pressure and TESTED by driving on it
~ lug wrench (a man died in the desert because he had the wrong size wrench)
~ two gallons of radiator water -- could be more important than drinking water
~ jack, preferably hydraulic, and several wood blocks to support the car
(if you have a scissors jack, be sure it's not too old or too used because they
can suddenly fail by shearing threads: I had this happen to me and it's no fun)
~ 3/8" drive socket set to fit your car (English/Metric) and perhaps a few 1/2"
drive items as well, depending on your vehicle
~ road reflector triangle or road flares in case of breakdown to warn traffic
~ snow chains (if you wait till you need them, they'll cost twice as much)
~ tow cable, snatch strap, heavy chain for pulling your car out of a ditch
~ glass hammer isn't necessary if you have your socket set inside the car: use
any ratchet or extension as a hammer to break car window if you become
submerged or otherwise trapped inside the car