What is in the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit?

It is a 48-piece kit with first aid supplies and small survival tools packed in a 5-liter waterproof dry bag. It does not include food or water.

Is this a complete 72-hour emergency kit?

No. It covers first aid and basic tools only. You would need to add food, water, a light source and warmth layers for a full multi-day kit.

Is the bag really waterproof?

The dry bag is designed to keep contents dry, and buyers report it works for car and pack storage. Close the roll-top seal fully before exposure to water.

It suits people who have no emergency supplies yet and want a small kit for a car, apartment or dorm. Campers may find it too basic.

Can I add my own supplies to the bag?

Yes, but space is tight. The 5-liter bag holds the included items with little room left, so larger additions may need a second pouch.

How does it compare with ReadyWise food buckets?

ReadyWise food buckets focus on long-shelf-life meals. This kit focuses on first aid and tools, so the two serve different roles and work well together.

Where is the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit cheapest?

At ReadyWise, for $39.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings.

Where can I buy the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit?

3 stores we checked sell it, including ReadyWise, Trail Industries, eBay.

ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit

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ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit

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$39.99at ReadyWiseChecked 10 h ago

Compared across 3 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit ReadyWise

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Last seen at $39.99 at ReadyWise on Nov 10.
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Our take on the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit

The ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit is a 48-piece grab-and-go bundle built around a 5-liter waterproof dry bag. It combines first aid supplies with small survival tools, so it covers basic cuts and scrapes plus a few field tasks in one pack. It suits car kits, dorm rooms and apartment dwellers who want a low-effort starting point rather than a full wilderness kit. Compared with larger multi-day survival kits, it is compact and light, but it carries less food, water and shelter gear.

Best forFirst-time emergency kit buyersCar or apartment backup kitShort trips and camping starterGift for a new driver or student

Pros

Waterproof 5L dry bag keeps contents dry
Includes first aid supplies, not just tools
48 pieces cover several basic needs in one pack
Compact and light enough to store in a car or closet
Simple starter option for people with no kit at all

Cons

No food or water included
Limited shelter and warmth gear
Small bag leaves little room for additions
Not a substitute for a full 72-hour kit

ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit prices at every store

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ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit price history

Lowest price we've seen: $39.99 on Nov 11 at ReadyWise. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 560 ratings

Buyers rate it well as a compact starter kit and like that first aid supplies come included. The main complaint is that it is smaller and more basic than expected, with no food or water.

What people mention

SizeMixedSome buyers find the kit smaller and more basic than they pictured from the listing.
First aidPraisedOwners like having bandages and basic first aid supplies included with the tools.
Waterproof bagPraisedThe dry bag is seen as a useful way to keep the contents dry in a car or pack.
ContentsCriticisedBuyers note it lacks food, water and shelter gear, so it is only a starting point.
ValueMixedReviewers say it is fine as a starter but needs additions to be a real emergency kit.

About the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit

The ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit is an emergency survival kit with 48 total pieces. It includes first aid items and is intended for adults.

The kit comes in a 5L dry bag. The bag is waterproof.

Item count: 48 pieces
First aid: Included
Container: Dry bag
Capacity: 5L
Weather resistance: Waterproof
Use: Emergency
Users: Unisex, adults

Specifications

First Aid Included: Yes
Item Count: 48 Total Pieces
Type: Emergency Survival Kit
Dimensions: 5L (Dry Bag)
Typical Users: Unisex, Adults
Container Type: Dry Bag
Weather Resistance: Waterproof

Questions and answers

What is in the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit?: It is a 48-piece kit with first aid supplies and small survival tools packed in a 5-liter waterproof dry bag. It does not include food or water.
Is this a complete 72-hour emergency kit?: No. It covers first aid and basic tools only. You would need to add food, water, a light source and warmth layers for a full multi-day kit.
Is the bag really waterproof?: The dry bag is designed to keep contents dry, and buyers report it works for car and pack storage. Close the roll-top seal fully before exposure to water.
Who is this kit for?: It suits people who have no emergency supplies yet and want a small kit for a car, apartment or dorm. Campers may find it too basic.
Can I add my own supplies to the bag?: Yes, but space is tight. The 5-liter bag holds the included items with little room left, so larger additions may need a second pouch.
How does it compare with ReadyWise food buckets?: ReadyWise food buckets focus on long-shelf-life meals. This kit focuses on first aid and tools, so the two serve different roles and work well together.
Where is the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit cheapest?: At ReadyWise, for $39.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 60 ratings.
Where can I buy the ReadyWise Emergency Survival Starter Kit?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including ReadyWise, Trail Industries, eBay.