You indeed are repeating yourself. I feel further discussion will not serve any useful purpose. I hate to put it that way, but it is true. It is impossible to literally duplicate this kit from the REI stock, because too many REI items are of higher capability. They can accomplish all the functions of which this limited kit is capable and more besides, for less that 400 dollars. Add in some of the really important items and for about that amount you will have a much more capable assemblage.

Realistically, mix in some of your own tried and true items and the cost is even less. not that it matters when a crisis develops.

I will comment no further. Best wishes....