Hello, All,

I have bought some items at the dollar store- notably duct tape, some tools and non-perishable (& common branded) foodstuffs. Do I expect L.L. Bean quality? No, but those items have held up. Caveat emptor. Research & test.
WalMart has several great items for $1- the Outdoor Gear folding lockblade with partially serrated blade (its EDC & work for me) and the Day-Glo Coleman match safe. I have used the knife to throw sparks off the mini ferro rod on the safe. Yes, the blade is stainless, but it worked.
The Sam's Club kit looks pretty good. I purchased one from Cheaper Than Dirt and built my own (former Army medic). After EMT education & certification, my FAK will be significantly larger & complex.
Anyway, with a minimum of expenditure, you can buy a few bits at a time and check them out. I'm dirt poor (8.25/hr.) and get deals where I can. Of course, I'm saving for a Kabar and have paid good money for quality items, but I research & save.
Have a great weekend!

Finn