Well, crazy timing! I have been in contact with the very friendly Andre of preppers.co.nz in regards to their handy survival kits, and he kindly offered to give one away to one of my lovely readers, just as an epic storm is due to hit our small pacific island... I don't know about the rest of you, but I have spent almost the entire day preparing for Cyclone Lusi. All outdoor items are stored and secured. Loaves of bread are being baked, containers filled with water, torch batteries replaced. I only hope I can locate the can opener before the inevitable power outage that will come (always does). The last remaining chore will be to fill our firewood basket, and then I think I am ready for whatever Lusi brings (except for fallen trees - please, please, please let no trees fall on our house or car...).
Anyway, one thing I have been thinking about a lot lately is whether or not our family is really prepared for an emergency. Several years ago (you know when), I did actually put together an emergency kit... or at least the beginnings of one. But you know, there are a lot of things you kinda really need, and it seems like maybe more effort than it's worth to go about collecting all those individual items. I didn't really get round to finishing it, and also, there was some kind of leakage and things rusted/grew mould, and basically it's time to start from scratch. So I've been looking into these prepared kits, with all their fancy water purification tablets and food bars and waterproof matches. It just seems much easier to purchase an emergency pack with everything already in it! A pack that you can just grab as you head out the door, you know, if the need arises.
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Well, crazy timing! I have been in contact with the very friendly Andre of preppers.co.nz in regards to their handy survival kits, and he kindly offered to give one away to one of my lovely readers, just as an epic storm is due to hit our small pacific island... I don't know about the rest of you, but I have spent almost the entire day preparing for Cyclone Lusi. All outdoor items are stored and secured. Loaves of bread are being baked, containers filled with water, torch batteries replaced. I only hope I can locate the can opener before the inevitable power outage that will come (always does). The last remaining chore will be to fill our firewood basket, and then I think I am ready for whatever Lusi brings (except for fallen trees - please, please, please let no trees fall on our house or car...).
Anyway, one thing I have been thinking about a lot lately is whether or not our family is really prepared for an emergency. Several years ago (you know when), I did actually put together an emergency kit... or at least the beginnings of one. But you know, there are a lot of things you kinda really need, and it seems like maybe more effort than it's worth to go about collecting all those individual items. I didn't really get round to finishing it, and also, there was some kind of leakage and things rusted/grew mould, and basically it's time to start from scratch. So I've been looking into these prepared kits, with all their fancy water purification tablets and food bars and waterproof matches. It just seems much easier to purchase an emergency pack with everything already in it! A pack that you can just grab as you head out the door, you know, if the need arises.
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So to the point, Preppers put together such survival kits, and just check out this epic list of contents:
12 x 4oz Water Pouches
6 x 400 Calorie Food Bars (2400 calories)
10 Water Purification Tablets - 1 per 1 liter of water
Am/Fm Radio with headphones and batteries
Rechargeable Squeeze Flashlight
30 hour Emergency Candle
12 hour Green Emergency Glow Stick
5-in-1 Survival Whistle
Box of Waterproof Matches
Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag
16-20 Hour Body Warmer
2 Person Tube Tent with rope
Emergency Poncho with hood
16 Function Knife
Leather Palm Work Gloves
N95 Respirator Dust Mask - NIOSH approved
50 Feet of Nylon Rope
Safety Goggles
Sewing Kit
24 Piece Deluxe Hygiene Kit (see website for list of contents)
Gaurdian 65 Piece Deluxe First Aid Kit
Pencil
Playing Cards
Infectious Waste Bag
All valued at $265NZD. Dude. Awesome right? All you need to do is add a paperback novel and a block of chocolate to this pack and you are set. Preppers.co.nz also has a wealth of information available, so do go and check them out (this checklist is super handy). And here's a video of the contents, if you'd like to take a closer look:
So, kiwis. If you would like to enter to win this most excellent Preppers (one person) Survival Kit, just leave a comment below telling me which three items you would secretly stash in this pack in case of an emergency. For extra entries, try one of the following (but make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry):
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Giveaway will be drawn on the 28th of March and is open to all kiwis. Oh, and stay safe this weekend guys! Batten down those hatches...
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