Waiting for disaster to strike...is too late.
How This Kit Benefits Your Child
Fire
- Where to find tinder, how to make it and how to use it
- Several methods, explained in detail, for starting fire including using a waxed wick, ferro rods, magnifying glass and mirrors
Water
- How to locate and purify water to make it safe to drink from rivers, creeks,
streams - Several detailed methods to create safe water to drink using rain collection, distillation, condensation, dew and humidity
- Tools to create and purify water sources such as the water filter straw with storage bag, 32oz stainless steel water bottle, 100% cotton bandana for large particulate filtering and two drybags capable of storing and transporting 2L of water each.
Food
- Detailed instructions and images to aid in the identification, harvest methods and safe preparation of wild plant foraging in all four Canadian seasons and commonly found around North America
- Explained methods including several different ways to trap and fish for both fish and crayfish and how to safely prepare and cook this valuable protein source
Light
- Multiple sources of light are included in the kit with multiple methods of power
- Spotlight, flashlight, floodlight, several signal light methods, and several fire source lights
- Light sources are powered by a mix of solar power, battery power, USB power and using items in the kit for fire sources
Navigation
- Many different methods clearly described to safely navigate forward using 2 compasses, the sun, making a sundial, the stars including the North Star, using a water source to find direction
- How to safety navigate your return back to your camp after foraging or exploring using different trail marking techniques and how to create and use landmarks as signals for yourself and others
- Extra socks are included in the kit because if you can’t walk comfortably, you can’t get to safety
Emergency first aid
- Detailed descriptions of what is happening, why it happens and what to do to solve this medical emergency using the tools provided in the kit and also instructions on safely foraging plant medicine
Shelter
- Several methods described with the gear provided on how to locate a camp, build a shelter and to stay clean, warm and dry, even during difficult weather
Hygiene
- Safe food preparation is provided with the stainless steel bow and spoon-fork combo with case
- Teeth, skin and hair can be kept clean and tidy both for disease prevention and for a good morality boost using the various cleaning and washing products and tools included in the kit as well as several methods for germ and infection
prevention
Mental health
- Kids are still kids – and several items, tools and methods are included with the kit for mental health, perseverance and strength
- Along with the colouring book, crayons, magnet drawing tablet there are mantras, calm down and focus games and methods for resilience and the will to keep pushing forward
What's NOT included
BONUS:
What IS INCLUDED: In the kit is an all-inclusive checklist of what you can add to customize and
finalize your kit and to tailor it to your child’s specific needs or medical
requirements
The Kid-Smart Emergency Survival Handbook
What Real Canadian Parents Are Saying 🍁
"Really excited to take this kit camping with the kids and teach them some bushcrafting skills with this kit. Highly recommend!"
"I feel better knowing I have a bag to grab and go. We have lots of floods and are starting to have some more frequent tornados in my area and we might have to evacuate with short notice. We're go to go now, especially if I get separated from my kids in the chaos."
"Got a couple for my outdoor classroom. Kids love learning and playing "survival" Hoping they won't have to use it for real one day but at least they will know the knowledge and skills ahead of time before a disaster strikes."
Prepare Now - Because Waiting for Disaster to Strike....Is Too Late.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This kit is best for children and teens aged
7-17 years old, with guidance that grows with them. -
Absolutely not. This is a confidence builder that allows them to stay calm, task-focused
and safe to get through an emergency situation. -
Sure, you could. But you would incur extra costs, lost time, encounter lesser quality of gear. and would also lack our exclusive Kid-Smart Emergency Handbook.
The handbook contains easy-to-understand instructions on how to use the items in this kit in a multitude of ways and written in language kids can actually
understand. -
Yes. This is a kit designed in Canada for Canadian kids and includes tips on how to
forage for safe food in all 4 seasons. -
This kit brings piece of mind to parents in the ‘normal times’, so that there is no
panic or regret in sudden unsafe times. Things change quickly and being
prepared ahead of time, matters. -
Absolutely! Part of being prepared is being familiar with your gear and using your kit
ahead of time. This kit allows for fun family bonding time at the campsite while teaching practical self-reliance skills to kids. -
We ship from Canada and currently ship to Canada, USA, South America, Europe and Australia.
Shipping times in Canada are approximately 2-6 business days and
internationally shipping times are approximately 6-18 business days. -
If this kit doesn’t help you and your child feel more prepared, more confident,
more ready to take on whatever life brings, you can return it. No guilt. No pressure. 100% money guarantee.
