LifeGear Wings of Life Emergency Backpack Unboxing/Review

 With the recent tremors in San Francisco and the Eartquake in Haiti, I decided it was time to go ahead and get an energency kit for my wife and I. Instead of building one, I decided to go for a highly-rated one on Amazon called the Wings of Life backpack with the Life Essentials module by a company called LifeGear. Ultimately, I have found this to be a durable, well-built, and thoughtfully put together product, and am glad that I'm prepared in the case of a disaster where help might not come for a few days. Video unboxing and review after the jump . . . 

The bag comes packed with just about everything you need to survive for three days without help from the government in the case of an emergency.  It is packed with things like a waterproof poncho, thermal blanket, first aid kit, sanitation kit, gloves, a dust mask, and a versatile compass/thermometer/magnifier/EAR-PEARCING whistle tool, name a few.  Also included is a multi-tool that I was surprised to see is very rugged and well-built.  My backpack comes with the optional Life Essentials module that is also sold separately.  The module contains water and food to sustain one person for 3 days, and it has a 5-year shelf life.  

Since the kit is for me and my wife, I also got a second Life Essentials module, which fits in the bag just fine.  I will also be packing a few other items to make the kit more complete.  I got an Eton hand-crank/solar powered radio/flashlight/cellphone charger, and a survival-kit-in-a-sardine can. I will also pack some clothes and money, as well as a few other types of non-perishable food for some variety and flavor (the emergency biscuits look like they'll save my life but not my pallet). I will be sure to include a small bottle of Tabasco, as that is the universal solution for blandness.  

All-in-all, I think this is a great starter kit to prepare you for an emergency. You never know when one might happen, and having this one gives me great piece of mind that I'll be prepared if we're hit with "the big one".  I'll also know that I have good-quality, durable products to depend on in that scenario.  I definitely recommend this.  

I hope this convinces you to get yourself an emergency kit. If you do, and you like what you saw in this review/video, please support the site by using the amazon-affiliate link below. Also listed are a few other helpful items that I have already added to my bag. 

FCC Disclaimer:  I have never recieved anything for free from and am not affiliated with LifeGear, Eton, or Whistle Creek, and am totally endorsing these products because I feel they are a good way to be prepared for a disaster. I am an Amazon affiliate and will get a small commission if you buy the products by clicking on the links. In 1999, I got a free travel mug from Amazon as a gift for being a customer on one of their anniversaries.