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Top 10 Best Survival Gear Sept 2012

You never know when you might be faced with an emergency situation, get these items to ensure preparedness.

1. Rothco 550lb. Type III Nylon Paracord	6. MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) Menus 1-12
2. Mountain House #10 Freeze-Dried Foods	7. Mainstay Emergency Food Rations
3. Datrex 3600 Emergency Food Bar	8. Survival Kit (Deluxe) and Emergency Food
4. Chef’s Banquet ARK 1 Month Food Supply	9. Guardian Deluxe First Aid Emergency Kit
5. Emergency Survival Food Wise 60 Servings	10. Mayday 4 Person Deluxe Honey Bucket Kit

1. Rothco 550lb. Type III Nylon Paracord

Price: $2.51

• nylon
• Commercial paracord ideal for utility use
• 7-strand core made to 550-pound test
• 100-percent nylon construction
• Made by certified US Government contractor
• Measures 5/32 inches in diameter

An ideal all-around utility cord in the field, the Rothco Type III commercial paracord is tough and long lasting. The cord is made of 550-pound test nylon and features a seven-strand core for maximum strength. Measuring 5/32 inches in diameter, the paracord is manufactured in the United States by a certified US Government contractor. The paracord is available in several lengths and colors.

Rothco’s Type III 550 lb. Paracord is 100% nylon, 5/32″ in diameter and has a 7 strand core. It made by a certified US Government contractor and has a 550 lb test strength.

2. Mountain House #10 Freeze-Dried Foods

Price: $26.98

• 25-year shelf life
• Easy to prepare-just add hot water…wait 10 minutes…and eat!
• Fully portable, delicious and ready in minutes
• Great for individuals or groups

With Mountain House products on hand and a one-burner stove or candle to heat water (cold water can be used in a pinch), you can still enjoy a hot, satisfying meal in less than 10 minutes. #10 Cans have the longest shelf life available…up to 25 years! Each can is coated with a protective enamel inside and out for double protection, including the lid. The cans contents are protected until you are ready to open and use them. After opening, it is recommended that you use the contents with 2 to 3 weeks for best results and taste; using the convenient resealable plastic lid between uses. Treat any leftover food as you would fresh food. Mountain House freeze-dried foods are packed in airtight NITROGEN PACKED #10 cans or pouches. Up to 98% of the residual oxygen has been removed. Mountain House’s unique canning process uses both vacuum oxygen removal and nitrogen flushing.

3. Datrex 3600 Emergency Food Bar

Price: $4.20

• They have a 5 year shelf life and are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• These food bars have a great coconut flavor.
• Each package contains 18 individually wrapped bars containing 200 calories each — this prevents the loss of food by not having to break pieces off
• Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Vegetable Shortening, Cane Sugar, Water, Coconut, and Salt. Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.

15,075 kj. 3600 kcal per package. High energy value. Ready to eat. Non thirst provoking. Small and lightweight. All natural ingredients. No preservatives. Individual packs: 701g. 20 packs per case.. Tabletized and sub-packaged for ease of rationing. 5 year shelf life.

4. Chef’s Banquet ARK 1 Month Food Storage Supply (330 Servings) 13.0×13.0x13.0 – rp_0014

Price: $104.89

• Each ARK contains the following:330 Total Servings 2,100 calories/day for 30 days Oatmeal – 60 Servings Hearty Potato Soup – 60 Servings
• Chicken Vegetable Stew – 30 Servings Mixed Vegetables – 30 Servings Instant Potatoes – 60 Servings Macaroni & Cheese – 30 Servings
• Beef Flavored Vegetable Stew – 30 Servings Cheddar Broccoli Rice – 30 Servings

When it comes to Food Storage, Chef’s Banquet has set a new standard for quality and taste. You won’t believe food storage can taste this good. All of the meals have been developed with the finest quality ingredients possible. The ARK (All-purpose Readiness Kit) is great for long term storage or for daily meals. With a full 2100 calories per day for one adult for 30 days, the ARK can be your stand alone food storage solution. Each of the meals takes less than 20 minutes to prepare (just add water). Delicious just-add-water meals Easy to Open zip-seal mylar foil pouches Oxygen absorber in every pouch Easily Transportable 6 gallon weather proof bucket Shelf Life – Up to 15 years – if stored in a dry, cool environment No High Fructose Corn-Syrup No MSG Nutritional information

5. Emergency Survival Food Wise 60 Serving Entree Only One Month Freeze Dried Food Supply

List Price: $179.90
Price: $106.00
You Save: $73.90 (41%)

• Grab-N-Go Buckets-Easy to Store
• 25 Year Shelf Life on Freeze Dried Foods
• Use for Natural Disasters..Camping.. Emergencies..Food Shortages
• Most people agree that long-term food storage is important, but for a variety of reasons, don’t feel as prepared as they would like to be.
• Eliminate these frustrations by making your emergency food supply dependable, simple, and affordable.

2 Servings per day (entrees only) for 1 adult for 1 month or 4 adults for 1 week.

Product within this bucket: Savory Stroganoff (8-Srv) Cheesy Lasagna (4-Srv) Chili Macaroni (8-Srv) Pasta Alfredo (8Srv) Teriyaki and Rice (8-Srv) Creamy Ala King and Rice(8-Srv) Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (8-Srv) Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini (8-Srv)

6. MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) Box A, Genuine U.S. Military Surplus, Menus 1-12

Price: $59.98

• Genuine U.S. Military Issue
• Flameless heater in every meal
• 1250 calories each, with protein/fat/carb mix of 13/36/51%
• Each box comes with 12 meals in airtight, waterproof polymer bag
• Easy to pack and transport, great for emergencies

These MREs are genuine U.S. military issue, not commercial or civilian knockoffs. Each box comes with a full 12 meals, and every mean includes a flameless ration heater–all you need is water and a few minutes to have a hot meal. Each meal comes sealed in a waterproof airtight polymer bag, and includes an entree, a side dish, crackers/bread, spread, dessert/candy, and a cold beverage base. They also feature amenities like utensils, napkins, matches, creamer, sugar, salt, and gum. Some have hot beverages or hot sauce, depending on the meal. Each meal provides around 1200 calories for an active person on the move, and is tailored to provide a good mix of protein, fat, and carbs (13/36/51%) for optimum nutrition.

Whether camping, hiking, hunting, traveling, or simply staying prepared for emergencies, MREs offer a simple, easy-to-store, easy-to-transport package that can mean a hot, nutritional, and filling meal whenever or wherever you need. And, again, these are not commercial reproductions, these are the genuine article–genuine U.S. Military Issue.

Box A includes meals 1-12:

• MENU 1: Chili w/Beans & Mexican-Style Corn
• MENU 2: Pork Rib w/Potato Cheddar Soup
• MENU 3: Beef Ravioli w/ Veggie Crackers & Jalapeno Cheese
• MENU 4: Maple Sausage w/ Maple Muffin & Granola
• MENU 5: Mediterranean Chicken w/ Cornbread Stuffing
• MENU 6: Chicken w/ Noodles
• MENU 7: Beef Brisket w/ Biscuit
• MENU 8: Meatballs w/Marinara Sauce
• MENU 9: Beef Stew w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• MENU 10: Chili & Macaroni w/Dried Fruit
• MENU 11: Vegetable Lasagna w/Fruit Cup
• MENU 12: Veggie Burger w/BBQ Sauce & Fruit Cup

7. Mainstay Emergency Food Rations – Case of 10 Packs

Price: $69.95

• 3600 Calories per ration.
• 5 year shelf life.
• Non-thirst provoking.
• Meets the US Coast Guard standards.
• Withstands Temperatures of -40° F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C).

Mainstay is an emergency food product unlike any other. Before it came into the picture, emergency food bars were only being made for short-term use. Survivor Industries changed all that when it created a great-tasting, non-thirst provoking product with an extraordinary five-year shelf life. Mainstay is specially formulated for land-based high stress situations. Each package contains 9 pre-measured 400 calorie meals, which allows a person to get their full nutrition in a challenging situation.

8. Survival Kit (Deluxe) and Long Term Emergency Food

List Price: $239.00
Price: $225.00
You Save: $14.00 (6%)

• A deluxe two week survival kit for 1 person

2 weeks essential survival kit and survival food for 1 person, – or – 1 week for 2 people An amazing survival kit at an amazing price! Uses include camping food, food storage, emergency food, or as your survival kit. Dimensions: 22x16x10 Meals are dehydrated and just by adding water can cook and eat from the meal bag. This Food Storage Container Contains: Emergency Duffle Bag on Wheels: Quantity 1 Aqua Block Water: Quantity 9 at 8.5 oz per container Swiss Army Knife: Quantity 1 Compact Multi-Function Shovel: Quantity 1 5-in-1 Survival Whistle: Quantity 1 Emergency Ponchos: Quantity 2 Deluxe Hygiene Kits: Quantity 2 NIOSH N95 Dust Masks: Quantity 2 Hand and Body Warmers: Quantity 2 2 Person Tube Tent: Quantity 1 Deluxe First Aid Kit: Quantity 1 12 Hour Bright Stick: Quantity 1 30 Hour Emergency Candle: Quantity 1 6 packages of Pocket Tissue: Quantity 6 packages 4-in-1 Dynamo Flashlight

9. Guardian Deluxe Survival 2 Person First Aid Emergency Kit

List Price: $92.01
Price: $79.99
You Save: $12.02 (13%)

The kit includes the following: Food and Water: 12 Boxes of Aqua Blox Water Boxes – has a 5 year shelf-life 12 – 400 Calorie Food Bars – 5 year shelf-life (4800 Calories) 20 Water Purification Tablets – each tablet purifies 1 liter of water Light and Communication: Am/Fm Radio with Headphones and Batteries Rechargeable Squeeze Flashlight – 3 LED flashlight which generates and stores power by squeezing the handle (NO BATTERIES NEEDED) 30 Hour Emergency Candle – can also be used as a stove Green Emergency Glow Stick – lasts for 24 hours 5-in-1 Survival Whistle – compass, signal mirror, flint starter, waterproof container, lanyard, and shrill whistle Box of 50 Waterproof Matches Bic Style Lighter Shelter and Warmth: 2 Emergency Survival Sleeping Bags – 2 – 16 Hour Body Warmers 2-Person Tube Tent with Rope 2 Emergency Ponchos with Hood Tools: 16 Function Knife Leather Palm Working Gloves 2 N95 Respirator Dust Masks 60 Feet of Nylon Rope Hygiene and Sanitation: 2 – 24 Piece Deluxe Hygiene Kits – toothbrush, toothpaste, 9 wetnaps, bar of soap, .34 oz shampoo and conditioner, dental floss pick, .25 oz hand and body lotion, deodorant gel, twin blade razor, 5″ black comb, 4 maxipads, shaving cream packet, and washcloth. 6 Tempo Pocket Tissue Packs First Aid: 42 Piece Bandage First Aid Kit – Contains 42 Pieces – 10 Spot Bandages, 10 Sheer Junior, 5 Sheer Medium, 5 Sheer Strips, 2 Antibacterial, 3Clear Strips, 2 Fabric Strips, 1 Extra Large, 2 Alcohol Pads, and 2 Gauze Pads Guardian First Aid Essentials Kit – 1 Trauma Dressing (5″x9″), 3 Sunscreen Lotion Packs, 1 Sting Relief Prep Pad, 1 Burn Cream Pack, 4 Non-Aspirin Tablets, 4 Antacid Tablets, 4 Ibuprofen Tablets, 1 Lip Ointment Pack, 1 Antibiotic Ointment Pack, 1 Pair of Vinyl (non latex) Gloves, 2 Finger Splints, 10 Cotton Tip Applicators, 1 Roll of First Aid Tape, 1 Roll of Gauze Dressing, and a First Aid Instruction Guide Other: Notepad Pencil Deck of playing cards for entertainment Infectious Waste Bag

10. Mayday 4 Person Deluxe Emergency Honey Bucket Kit

List Price: $150.00
Price: $76.00
You Save: $74.00 (49%)

• Be ready for any emergency at home or work
• Food and water has a 5 year shelf life, U.S. Coast Guard approved
• This Kit has more gear to keep you protected in the event of an emergency
• Designed for any type of emergency, including hurricanes and floods

This four (4) person kit includes: 1 Honey Bucket w/Lid, 4 2400-Calorie Food Bars, 4 Solar Blankets, 24 Pouches of Water, 4 Dust Masks, 4 Ponchos, 1 12-Pack of Liners, 6 Wet Naps, 1 12-hour Light Stick, 1 T-5 Chemical Toilet Disinfectant, 1 Roll of Duct Tape, 1 Gas & Water Shut Off Tool, 1 Pry Bar, 1 54-Piece First Aid Kit, 1 Dynamo Flashlight/Radio, 1 Pair of Gloves, 1 Utility Knife, 1 Whistle and 50 Water Purification Tablets.

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