I like the idea but it needs to be tweaked a bit hun!

M.R.E's would be a good substitute for the non-perishable foods. They'd prolly survive Hiroshima (along with the cock roaches...*<---I said cock! lol!). They can be found at any sporting good store that has camping gear.

To make the package less bulky...instead of sanitary napkins one could include tampons, and instead of rolls of T.P. one could include a few packs of those travel tissues (either paper works for wiping and blowing the nose). And to lighten the load even more so...instead of a gallon of water one could include those filtration tablets found in camping stores as well. They make undrinkable water drinkable!

I'd still include, at least, a miniature flashlight with fresh batteries. And, if you had the money...how about a pre-paid phone with the amount of minutes available taped to the back of it? Or even less bulky, a pre-paid calling card (if the area's public telephones are still working)! Keeping in touch is so important for someone under so much stress.

I don't think I'd include the shaver and cream...just don't know if anyone would care to shave instead of eating...? This would make room for just a tidbit more food.

What about bandaids (several sizes) and a small packet of triple antibiotic cream? These things aren't very bulky.

Notepad, envelopes and stamps...again, not very bulky.

Just some things I thought of as I read your thread!

*hugs*

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