Ready America 72 Hour Deluxe Emergency Kit (4-Person)

Verdict

The Deluxe 4-person kit is the family pick: four people, 72 hours, $139.49 on Amazon (list $154.99). That is about $34.87 a person on the sale price — not the $154.99 list. When checked, shipping was a slow window (Sep 5–18). The useful extra versus the 70280 is a power station for phones. Ready America is a Red Cross–backed brand. Rated 5 as a household-coverage value, not as premium tools. Same honest limit as the cheaper Ready America bag: bars, pouches, and blankets — not a workshop.

Who it’s for

Families with kids who need everyone counted in one purchase. A sensible closet kit if you will add prescriptions, documents, and a real meal or two on your own.

What’s inside

• 2400-calorie food bars sized for four
• Water pouches (maker cites a 5-year shelf life)
• First-aid kit
• Power station for charging phones
• Four survival blankets, four ponchos, four dust masks
• Nitrile gloves, whistle, 12-hour light sticks, tissues and hygiene items
• Large backpack; about 12 lb

Weaknesses

• Food bars, not meals
• No knife, multi-tool, or fire starter
• Components are basic — you are buying coverage and a charger, not high-end tools
• Slow ship window when last checked (Sep 5–18)