As my reply to her article said (if it actually posts- their server is taking its time), I don't think this is green OR honestly prepared.

Those flashlights retail for about $5, and don't throw as well as a $15 headlamp that runs on 2AAs. And they'll break easily. Yeah, real green- expensive, and full of junk that will end up in the landfill. Bravo.

The evil part of my brain wants to take her kids, and show them the torn backpack, and tell them that this is supposed to keep them safe because mommy loves them oh so much.