Hot Tip:

Target has some emergency preparedness knick knacks in their $1 bin. Some of the things that I saw were mini first aid kits, light sticks, emergency blankets, inflatable pillows, Cutter bug spray, cheapo swiss army knives, flashlights, splinter removal kits, a 5 in 1 emergency whistle and some small lexan bottles. There were probably a few other things that I can't remember. I got this tip from Arfcom so I'm assuming that it's the same at Targets everywhere.

Comments

Ryan said…
Nice. I could use a dozen space blankets. I am going to have a little bit of spare cash this week and it might to into a little stuff find.
May 25, 2008 at 3:01 AM
Anonymous said…
Space blankets are always excellent. Even cheapo knives are far better than no knife. This stuff could even be used as gifts, perhaps jumpstart someone's interest in acquiring prep gear.
May 27, 2008 at 5:26 AM
princewally said…
I picked up the first aid kits. It's a scissors, some tape, some gauze, and a few bandages.

I packed it full of assorted sizes of bandages and a handful of alcohol pads, and tossed it in the diaper bag.
June 4, 2008 at 7:34 AM
Anonymous said…
Gotta love the one dollar bin at Target. I fill all my hygiene bags with this stuff first and foremost.
July 21, 2008 at 11:31 PM
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