Growing up, everyone's kit had food, water, warm clothing, basic shelter, et al, suitable for the user's build and skill. Those big enough to have a knife add thier own, everyone sets up thier own firestarting gear, tossing in a book. Those that are able to carried additional, team gear in thier packs.

Now that my folks mostly live alone, and given thier professions, it is a matter of bugging in. On high ground with good water and self sufficent for heat, it's thier best option.