A year or so ago I made up some kits that fit into a 1 gallon paint can. The goal was to be under $25 but they ending up about $45 a piece. We gave these as presents to family friends.

I designed them with several constraints. They were supposed to be low cost. They were to be used by people with no interest in survival or prepardedness. They would not have stuff that expired because the reciepents would in theory just throw in their vehicle trunk and forget until something happened. Were it my kit and given unlimited money, the contents would have been different.

They were recieved well and I have seem bumping around in peoples trunks.

Qty Description
1 Listing, contents
1 Notepad, spiral, 3"x5", blue
1 Pen, ballpoint, black
1 Pen, permanent marker, "Sharpie", fine line, black
1 Pencil, No. 2 with eraser, yellow
1 Whistle, plastic, with lanyard
1 Can, paint, gallon, with metal bale, polished metal
2 Penny, taped to outside, copper
2 Ziplock, 1.5 gallon, clear
1 Band-Aids & Gauze, assorted, in Ziplock
2 Battery, D-cell, alkaline, black & copper
1 Flashlight, 2 D-cell, yellow
1 Light Stick, chemical
3 Candle, Tea, white
1 Lighter, disposable butane, mini, clear with orange trim
1 Matches, paperback pack
1 Bandanna, with First Aid Instructions, white with red trim
1 Glove, leather, pair
12 Diaper Wipes, white resealable package
1 Bag, trash, lawn size, black
1 Blanket, space, Mylar, silver
1 Poncho, disposable, orange/yellow
1 Knife, imitation Swiss Army Knife, red
1 Pliers, 8", padded grips
2 Screwdriver, one Phillips, one slotted
1 Rope, 1/8" x 48', braided nylon, white
12 Safety Pins, 10 medium, 2 large
1 Tape, Duct, ~6', gray
1 Wire, 14 gauge, 10', stranded, red insulation