I am in the process of putting together a mini personal survival kit. Searching the net I know found that the Penrith kit is now available in the US http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com/penrith.htm This company also sells a kit by WSI which looks very interesting http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com/s_s_s_.htm<br>I went to the WSI web site and they had two other kits for sale http://www.wildernesssurvival.com/SurvivalKits.htm Anyone familiar with the WSI Kits? Are they worth the $60. I am thinking of combining a WSI and a Pernith kit to make something similar to Doug's Mini personal kit. Anyone have a cheaper place to buy everyting? Thanks for your comments.<br><br>

Iv'e handled both. Every kit will reflect the individual philosophy, experience and regional expertise of it's creator. This includes units assembled by people like WSI who actually teach Survival. Add in the profit motivation of commercial units and quality/quantity may both rapidly decline. Asembling your own unit is eventually more satisfying. But if you want to 'jump start' your preparations these are certainly among the better ones. No supplier carries everything we all need or want. By the time you've tracked down everything you want, paid S/H and WAITED the cost comparisons are really meaningless. There are many good suppliers listed on site here. I can personally vouch for Blue Line outfitters, Exploration Products, Major SurplusNSurvival, Sparklite and Wiggy. I guarantee you will eventually discard or upgrade some of the pre assembled items with experience and actual use .<br><br>