Originally Posted by pocketkangaroo

That is great advice and something I've been meaning to do for awhile now. Do you know where you can pick up a survival pack like that? I think I can get MREs at the local Army-Navy store, but the other stuff I don't know about.

I think another important thing is to make sure you have survival stuff in your car as well. This is especially important if you live up North like I do. You never know when you'll be stranded in a car or need to evacuate an area right away. It is important to carry flashlight, blankets, water bottles, food, and a gallon of gas in the trunk.