Last month, the Pacific Northwest (and moms with children in the Pacific Northwest) collectively lost it when they read about a giant earthquake coming to destroy the area, then felt better when they realized a tsunami wouldn’t actually destroy Seattle and Portland, then proceeded to lose it again when they read about the earth potentially liquefying under their feet.
If you want to be prepared for the Really Big One, or any emergency really, you probably want to keep a small kit around with some essential supplies for surviving until help comes. The Boltwell B*10 Must-Haves Emergency Kit has many of the essential items you’ll need if you’re caught in a natural disaster or get stuck away from civilization.
The 5-pound box contains a multitool, first-aid pouch, waterproof matches, toilet bag, water filter and purification tablets, water bottle and a whistle. It also has a hand-cranked weather radio that can power USB-charged devices if needed.
While your home emergency kit should probably include a lot more stuff than is in this kit, you can pack the Boltwell box in your car or at your office in case disaster strikes while you’re away from home.
The whole kit is $74.99 with free shipping from GeekWire Deals. That’s more than 30 percent off the standard price. Head over to GeekWire Deals for all the info and don’t forget to register your Boltwell box when it arrives so you can remember to replace it when the first-aid kit expires.