Home & Family preparedness

Emergency planning links updated June 2020 – please advise if links are not working.

Note :

We do not sell or make any commission on the products listed. Prices are an indication only and are likely to change over time.
The apps and equipment are a personal preference.
Products have been tested in adverse conditions
They are robust and fit for purpose.
Trade Me or eBay supply great used items - particularly expensive items like Gore-Tex
Contact us with questions or suggestions
Prices are a rough guide

Prepare your home and family

Simple walk home bag solution

Top tip - Buy quality second hand or include unused items you already own to keep costs down.

Small backpack - spray with waterproofing Nikwax
Decent shoes, socks and jacket
Medication
Power Cap - hat with head torch under $25 from Bunnings
2 x 600 ml pump water bottles
Corporate Airline Travel Kit - $99 contains many of the items listed in my walk home kit below is cheaper than purchasing items individually
Emergency food - portable long lasting affordable

Warning:

Avoid cotton clothing for emergency use. You are very likely to get hypothermia if is gets wet.
Do not use dynamo crank torch/radio combos. They are unreliable.
Avoid muesli bars or snack bars. They do not have a long shelf life or have been eaten by the kids.