I think for the general public, a portable shelter (heatsheet), some signalling (whistle/mirror) and a firestarter would be all I'd include.
I'd have, in BIG letters on the outside some basic advice (S.T.O.P or similar) plus a note that says 'Dress right, carry water, food, flashlight, pocketknife and tell someone where the hell you are going'
I'd guess 90% of the time sitting tight in the heatsheet and blowing the whistle is the best route for someone with no experience.
This is an overnight kit. It's not a one day kit or even a 72 hr kit.
If I was reviewing the kit it would as an overnight kit receive a solid good to excellent.
As a 72 hour kit I would rate it as Mediocre.
That is because there is NO provision for sterilising water.
As matters stand you will be dead or dying of dehydration, dehydration induced heatstroke or hypothermia, or dysentery before the 3 days (72hrs)are up.
If there was, which I feel means adding the tin foil component from the RSK I would consider it worth a Good to excellent rating.
I could and probably should quibble about the lack of sewing needles. But that is a detail.
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