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MPI Outdoors You CAN Survive

MPI Outdoors "You CAN Survive"
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Explanation of Survival Equipment and Supplies Ratings

Explanation of Survival Equipment and Supplies Ratings

In most cases the reason for the rating given a particular item will be obvious based on our normal evaluation criteria which can be found by clicking on the Group Heading link and reading the relevant text regarding that item. In cases where a low rating is not obvious, for example, if an otherwise good product is damaged due to poor packing, the reason will be given in the listing. Further explanation and the overall rating of both quality and value for the Survival Kit will be found in the written evaluation which follows the kit contents listing.

Excellent (superior quality and/or performance)
Good (decent, reliable quality and/or competent performance)
Adequate (just sufficient or satisfactory quality and/or performance)
Mediocre (substandard or questionable quality and/or performance)
Poor (inferior quality and/or unreliable performance)
Very Bad (shoddy or seriously deficient quality and/or performance, unacceptable)

MPI Outdoors "You CAN Survive"
MPI You CAN Survive
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Contents of MPI Outdoors "You CAN Survive"
Qty.Survival Equipment & SuppliesRating
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
30
Safety Matches, small, in box
Adequate
1
Folding Wing Stove
Mediocre
4
Fuel Tablets
Good
WATER & FOOD GROUP
1
"E*mergen*C" Drink Mix
Adequate
3
Instant Broth Packets, 2 beef, 1 chicken
Good
2
Tea Bags
Adequate
2
Sugar Packets, one teaspoon
Good
4
Hard Candy , "Jolly Rancher", asst. flavors
Excellent
MISCELLANEOUS & MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
1
Aluminum Foil, lightweight, 9 x 10 inches
Adequate
1
1 Pint Plastic Zipper Lock Bag, used to store drink and sugar packets (not pictured)
Mediocre
1
List of Contents w/ suggested uses
Mediocre
1
Storage Can, 9 oz., vacuum sealed, pop top with re-useable plastic top
Good

Specs & Ratings
MPI Outdoors "You CAN Survive"

Weight: 5.8 oz. (165 gr)
Size: 2 3/8 x 3 1/3 dia. in. (6 x 8.47 cm)
Price: $9.95
Manufacturer: MPI Outdoors

Conclusions

MPI's "You CAN Survive" really ought to be called, "you can eat" since its primary focus is sustenance. The packaging is secure, but unwieldy and bulky, not likely to be carried in your pocket and you can't add anything. If it's not with you in a pocket, it's not likely to be available to save you. We rate this kit as "mediocre."

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