Investing in a few essential emergency kits will help relieve you of racking your brain to assemble your own. Whether it's another natural disaster or the upcoming apocalypse, it's always better to be prepared.
Finding out what you're missing when disaster strikes is too late. Shops and homes will be destroyed, leaving nothing but a pile of debris, waiting to be sifted through in an attempt to salvage what may or may not be usable. Ranging from insulated inflatable shelters to GPS tracking pods and even odor-eliminating emergency toilets, these essential emergency kits will ensure that all your daily needs are met including the ones you never thought of in a time crunch. Be wary of others though, for they may want to snag one of your compact tool kits, so stocking up on a couple extra ones wouldn't hurt.
25 Essential Emergency Kits
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Emergency Disaster Pods
Life Armor Can Help You Survive Another Hurricane Sandy
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Inflatable Micro Homes
The 4x4 Foot Life Cube is a Bite-Sized Living Space
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Compact Apocalypse Bundles
The 'Just In Case' Survival Kit Will Help You Handle the End of Days
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Pricey Apocalypse Kits
The ‘Z.E.R.O’ Zombie Kit Will Save You For The Price of $24,00
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Compact Multiuse Survival Gear
Sol Survival Kit Prepares You for the Worst
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Earthquake-Resistant Tire Homes
The Michael Reynolds Earthship Biotecture for Haiti
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Disaster Survival Suits
'SurvivaBall' is a (Satirical) Solution to Global Warming Fears
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Durable Disaster Capsules
The Tsunami Survival Pod Can Provide Life-Saving Protection
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Expandable Shelters
Foldable Shippable Emergency Shelter by Can Koseoglu Design
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Disposable Disaster Photography
Aichi Hirano Gives Japan's Tsunami Victims Disposable Cameras
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Personalized Emergency Shelters
Disaster Preparedness Gets Chic With Kelvin Yong's Metaplate
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Urban Survival Kits
Subivor for Subway Emergencies
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Extreme Survival Kits (UPDATE)
The Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit is Ready for Anything
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Public Washroom Solutions
The Emergency Toilet Will Stop You From Searching for a Restroom
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Disaster House
DH1 Assembles Easily for Urgent Shelter
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Rubble-Deflecting Emergency Escapes
The Idan Raizberg Ruins Catheter Allows Passage Through Debris
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Emergency Equipped Knapsacks
The Mountain Rescue Splint Pack is Made for Remote Victim Recoveries
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Undead Survival Cans
The Sardine Can O’ Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit Saves Lives
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Portable Eco-Friendly Power Sources
SOS in a Box Provides On-The-Go Energy Charged by the Sun
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Emergency Cubed Homes
The ePod Shelter Gives Natural Disaster Victims a Temporary Dwelling
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Musical Emergency Shelters
The Accordion Tent is Designed to House Disaster Victims
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Superstore Survival Kits
The ‘FLAMMA' Fire Starting System Enables You to Live in Ikea
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Zombie Survival Solutions
Preparation for the Inevitable Uprising of the Undead
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Emergency Undead Containers
Zombie Survival Bottle Gets You Prepared for the Apocalypse
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Lifesaving Knapsacks
The Otter Personal Disaster Backpack Doubles as a Flotation Device
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Post-Quake Container Houses
Ex-Container Project Provides Japan Earthquake Survivors a New Home
Storm Preparation Photography
Prepare for Hurricane Sandy with New York Precautionary Measures
Trippy Architectural Designs
'Foreign Office Architects' Designed Aluminium Tile-Covered Building
Broken Flag Advertising
These Help Japan Posters Transcend All Language Barriers
Storm-Locating Maps
The Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map Helps to Prepare for This Natural Disaster
Indestructible Survival Pods
Atelier Van Lieshout Creates a Compact Bomb Shelter
Accordion-Inspired Furniture
The Mr. Simon Com-oda Chair Opens or Closes to Serve You Better
Flexible Accordion Furnishings
The UMYD Coffee Table Becomes Several Lounge Accessories in One
Undead Family Portraits
Roisin McAuley Zombified Illustrations Spice Up Photos
Eco Home-Building Kits
The Lindal Elements Home System Lets People Design Their Dreams
Modular Emergency Refuges
The Almost Home Shelter is a Temporary Home for Disaster Survivors
$4,000 Survival Capsules
Cosmo Power “Noah” Designed to Protect from Natural Disasters
Repurposed Eco-Homes
The Studio H:T Shipping Container House is Compact
Survival Pod Hotels
The Hague is Made Up of Old Oil Rig Life Rafts
Hi-Tech Emergency Kits
First Aid 2.0 Guides the Lifesaver Through a Rescue with its Digital Screen
Moving Van Ambulances
The U-Haul ER Conversion Kit is Ready When Disaster Strikes
Deserted Urban Mecca Videos
'Empy America' Shows the City of New York During Hurricane Sandy
Robust Travel Bags
'Ignoble Lenore Capsule Backpack' Saves the Hassle of Having Multiple Packs
16 Savvy Survival Kits
From Baby Birthing Supplies to Wedding Emergency Kits
Life-Sized Model Kits
'And When I'm a Man' is a Plastic Replica of Artist Wayne Chisnall
Tire Tread Totes
The Cylus 'Pangolin' Recycled Rubber Bags are Fashionably Repurposed
Minimalist Mobiles
John's Phone Fights The Rising Tide Of Smartphones
Enlightening First Aid
The Nursing Kit is a Compact Portable Clinic and Functional Flashlight
Indestructible Public Shuttles
The Knegadesign Safety Bus is Designed to Challenge Disaster
Disaster Relief Underwear
Proceeds from the Japan Support Bra Set Will Aid Japan Crisis
Emergency Inflatable Mats
The Fire Rescue Air Cushion is a Compact Self-Saving Device
Awesome Apocolypse-Proof Autos
The Hyundai Zombie Survival Machine Can Mow Down the Walking Dead
50 Disaster Relief Innovations
Upcycled Clothing, Tsunami-Warning Apps and Life-Saving Goods
Deceptively Gorey Garters
The OpenWoundFX Gartered Legs Send Shivers up Your Spines
Undead Defense Hackers (UPDATE)
Gerber Apocalypse Gear Gets You Ready for the Zombie Invasion
Intricate Architectural Accessories
Philippe Tournaire Releases Famous Structure Jewelry
Pricey Apocalypse Kits
The ‘Z.E.R.O’ Zombie Kit Will Save You For The Price of $24,00
Wheel-Enclosed Buildings
The Migrant Skyscraper Allows for Quick Mobility
Tsunami-Relief Timepieces
Anna Marinenko's Prototype of the Japan Clock Serves as a Tribute
Electro Designer Packs
UNKLE x Medicom Toy Life Collection Does Camo Theme with Style
Inflatable Life-Saving Bangles
Self Rescue Bracelet Expands into an Effective Floatation Device
Zombie Melee Hackers
Battle the Undead with the Badass Louisville Decapitron
Zombie Fairy Tale Characters
Witit Karpkraikaew 'Zombified Disney Princesses' Haunts Your Dreams
Solar Energy Installations
Photosynthesis by Akihisa Hirata is Designed with Green Energy
Walking Dead Campaigns
The FedEx ‘Zombie Outbreak' Commercial is Hilariously Creative
Crisis-Assisting Art
Wieden + Kennedy Create this Poster to Raise Money for Japan
Heart-Starting Vests
The A.C.R. First Aid System Lets Members of the Public Be Paramedics
Zombie Disney Princesses
Miguel Gutierrez Depicts Childhood Heroines as Undead Villains
Minimalistic Storage Seating
The Double-Dip Bench is a Convenient and Cute Piece of Home Decor
Poopy Board Games
Figure Out Which Mysterious Poop Blob it is with Guess Poo
Posh Poo-Inspired Headgear
The Poo Headband by Ragnarok Won't Make a Stink on Your Head
Goolish Fundraising Events
The Zombie Car Wash in Toronto is a Spooky Experience
Natural Disaster Charity Tees
Support Japan's Relief Efforts With this Help Japan T-Shirt
DIY Surgery Kits
The Medline Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Kit is Sold on Amazon
Full-Scale Solar Trees
Electree City Combines Nature and Technology for an Eco Urban Fixture
Mini Booze Carriers
The Altoids Tin Martini Kit is an Easy Make and Perfect for Carrying
Hurt Hand Branding
Boots First Aid Packaging Appeals to the Patient and Not the Nurse
Quirky Restoration Kits
Knock Knock Recovery Gifts Make You Feel Better in Any Occasion
Cow Dung Furniture
Karin Auran Frankenstein Creates a Biodegradable Collection
Pooptastic Memory Sticks
The Shed Simove ‘iPood' Will Get Your Files Backed Up
Ambient Zombie Stunts
The AMC Apocalypse Guerilla Marketing Campaign is Based on the Walking Dead
Tech-Savvy Backpacks
The Alppac Backpack Features a Built-In Wireless Charging Pad
Couture Zombie Depictions
The Nell by Zosia Zija and Jacek Pioro Portrait Series is Disturbing
Accordion Furniture
The Aline Lounge Collection Modernizes Victorian Tufted Upholstery
Energy Efficient Infographics
‘One Block off the Grid' Solar Power Statistics Shows Sh
Zombie-Ready Firearms
The Ultimate AR-15 Will Make Quick Work of the Walking Dead
Tsunami-Ready Rafts
The FloodHopper Should Become a Standard Household Item in Innondated Areas
Cylindrical Pop-Up Homes
‘The Tube' Provides Compact Living Quarters in the Great Outd
Compressible Accordion Cartons
Tri-Container Packaging is Embodies Portability and Recyclability
Sustainable City-Saving Shelters
The Cha Eunjin 'Neo Noah's Arkshelter' Could Solve Fears of 2012
Survival Fashion Films
The Reform Clothing Co. Ad Promotes Apocalyptic Apparel
Backpack Seats
'El the Bag Chair' Reserves a Spot Just for Your Carrier
Cylindrical Survival Packs
Mossberg Just-In-Case Kit Provides the Essentials for Staying Alive
Undead Asana Ads
Yoga Outreach Zombies Campaign Encourages You to Rise From the Dead
Badass Defense Blades
Survive the Zombie Apocalypse with the Gerber Gator Machete Pro
Extreme Survival Kits (UPDATE)
The Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Kit is Ready for Anything
Extreme Zombie Grannies
Hilarious Zonajobs Commercial Shows Tough Grandma Being Repeatedly Killed
Washroom-Friendly Heat Suits
These Airblaster Ninja Suits Adhere to Your Bathroom Needs
Pop-Up Paper Refuges
The Origami Shelter Provides Easy Emergency Protection for the Elements
Green Rapid Response Shelters
The Reaction Housing System Responds Quickly to Any Emergency
Zombie Food Trucks
The Mark Jankel 'Gory Gourmet' Restaurant Serves Up Brain Food
Emergency Equipped Knapsacks
The Mountain Rescue Splint Pack is Made for Remote Victim Recoveries
Superman Vision Knapsacks
Cambridge Consultant's Prism 200C Sees Through Walls
Undead Hunting Vacations
Zombie Boot Camp Puts You in a Post-Apocalyptic World
Fecal Fragrances
Jammie Nicholas Creates Perfume from His Own Poop
Festive After-Party Packs
Enjoy a Fashionable Night with the Shipley & Halmos FNO Survival Kit
Indestructible Backpacks
The Sanction Rucksack is Ready to Tackle Almost Any Task
Giant Flower Towers
The AORA Tulip System Generates Electricity for 35 Homes
Dazzling Dung Campaigns
The Pledge Turd Ad Takes the Challenge of Burnishing Excrement
First Aid Furnishings
The Healing Bench is Foldable, Functional and Fit to Save Lives
Undead Survival Cans
The Sardine Can O’ Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit Saves Lives
Flatpack Accordion Furnishings
Selfdiscipline by Nika Zupanc is a Line of Fanned Out Funiture
Accordion-Inspired Seats
The Fabio Capello Cloister Bench is Very Unconventional
Ferocious Doggie Bags
The Givenchy Rottweiler Wool Flannel Backpack Blends Bark & Bite
Miniature Accessory Furniture
The Mini Coatrack Jewelry Stand is a Fashionable Optical Illusion
Scientist Cooking Kits
The Molecular Cuisine Starter Kit is for Chefs Looking to Experiment
Silver Surfer Solar Cars
The SPV from Omer Sagiv is Eco-Friendly and Covered in Chrome
Creepy Undead Scratch-Backs
The Zombie Back Scratcher is Practical on Many Levels
Real-Life Zombie Shooting Games
Patient 0 Replicates a Real World Zombie Attack With a Gamer Twist
Natural Disaster Safety Desks
The 'Earthquake Proof Table' is Lightweight but Sturdy
Accordion Lumber Lighting
The Up Lamp by Nakarin Kemseela Heightens the Brightness of Spaces
Floral Solar Satellites
SPS-ALPHA is Practical, Efficient and Environmentally Conscious
Luxury Eco Knapsacks
The Ralph Lauren RLX Solar Panel Backpack is for the Stylish Adventurer
Miniature Electric Trikes
The E-Quickie Electric Vehicle Gets its Energy From the Ground
Rotting Undead Slip-Ons
Step Foot in the Horrifying Plush Zombie Slippers
Pee-Scented Perfumes
Cherry Tree's Eau de Toilet is a Urine-Based Fragrance That Smells Good
Flyin' Hawaiian Bag Sets
NEXUSVII and Porter Team Up for the MADMAXX Collection
Tool Box Torch Lights
The 9-in-1 Emergency Light Will Help You Get Through Dark Times
Hands-Free Emergency Transports
The MediEase Stretcher Makes It Easier for Rescuers to Maneuver
Comforting Disaster Kits
The iBousai Evacuee Kit Will Provide Everything You Need in an Emergency
Accordion Clothes Racks
The Collapsible Garment Hanger Comes in Handy for All Occasions
Zombie Appendage Bookmarks
Anna Sternik Fashions Placeholders that Look Like Rotting Hands
Apocalyptic Undead Candles
'Zombie Shadow Casters' Will Put Your Nerves on Edge
Disaster Domicile Drops
Parachute Shelter Delivers Tents from the Air to Victims on Broken Ground
Chemistry Experiment Kits
The Chem C3000 Set Offers an Advanced Scientific Experience
Translating Tsunami Support Sites
Messages for Japan Lets You Support Japan in Your Own Words
Disaster Social Media Warnings
Mexico City to Implement Earthquake Warning Via Social Media
Aramdillo-Inspired Zombie Shelters
The Vagabond Mobile Safe House Design Protects in a Pinch
Smartphone Navigation Kits
The Navigon iPhone Car Kit Turns Your Mobile into a Mounted GPS Unit
Superstore Survival Kits
The ‘FLAMMA' Fire Starting System Enables You to Live in Ikea
Hilarious Extreme Weather Clips
The Ultimate Hurricane Reporter Fails Compilation is Amusing
Discrete Drinking Sets
The Speakeasy Prohibition Preparedness Kit Will Keep Your Hooch Hidden
Solar-Powered Techcessories
The Bondidea Solar Wireless Mouse is Cutting-Edge
Natural Disaster Infographics
Fema's Tornado Season Infographics Show How Deadly a Tornado Can Be
Retailer Rescue Packages
Kmart Brings Out Survival Kits to Help Fashion Week Attendees
Building Block Flashlights
The LEGO Minifig Head Lamp Playfully Lights the Way
Discrete Table Sets
The Jenna Postma Unexpectable Table and Lamp is Unpredictable
Sanitary Safety Sets
The Public Toilet Survival Kit Will Keep You Protected While You Tinkle
Undead Linguistic How-Tos
How To Speak Zombie Helps You Negotiate with Flesh Eaters
Child Labor Tagging Apps
Help Stop Illegal Work by Young People With the Kid Rescue App
Adult Science Kits
The Kaleidoscope Projector Brings Out Your Inner Science Geek
Fowl Fecal Decal Campaigns
Aura Car Wash Ads Cleverly Psyche Customers Out
Catastrophe-Avoiding Platforms
The Radiation Detection Hardware Network Gathers Info
Emergency Education Sites
Google Crisis Preparedness Website Teaches How to Use Tech During Crises
Illuminated Digging Tools
The Light Shovel by Shenfen Wang is Great for Nighttime Labor
Lifesaver Ceiling Lights
SAVE:US is a Lighting Fixture That Can Transform Into a Flashlight
Sun-Powered View Screens
Philips Conceptualizes a Solar Powered OLED Sunroof