Wise Company is well known for long-term food storage but they’ve introduced a 64 item 5-Day Survival Backpack. What I find interesting about this pack is that it retails for under $70.00.
Sure, it’s just the basics but it would be great for the trunk or closet; just in case. You’ll probably want to add a few items like cordage and a multi-tool but you’ve got some basic food which is generally what drives up the price on these packs.
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Just saw these at Sam’s Club the other day. They also have a Plain red pack version for those that don’t like camo.
UCP is, in some people’s opinion, not camo
LOL. I thought, “That’s great that they made it in UCP so that if you set it down out in the woods you’ll be able to find it easily again.”
It is if you’re hiding from Grandma on her couch though.
Saw them at the Home & Garden store on base (WPAFB) the other day too.
Saw these in the sporting good/guns area of Tinker AFB
Commence excess UCP 1000D mass marketing.
Jon, OPT
It seems to be the most logical thing to do with them.
Backpacks and school stuff makes a good “back to school” sale.
That’s what I’m thinking.
Better than a landfill. Somewhat.
I actually think not having tools, cordage, etc is better from a user perspective. Kits usually cheap out on those so not including the usual junk versions keeps costs down. And the target consumer probably already has a favorite quality multitool/knife/machete/ax and plenty 550 cord and duct tape.
I agree, you’re better off having no tools than cheap ones that you inly think you can rely on. These would make a pretty good starting point at a reasonable price for most people.