
By Amy McNabb
Test Data Analyst | Kaitātari Raraunga Whakamātautau
This report is free thanks to funding from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Toka Tū Ake EQC.
The National Emergency Management Agency recommends having a store of supplies to last at least three days in case you’re stuck at home in an emergency. You should also have a grab bag of essentials in case you need to evacuate in a hurry.
Our test writer, Amy, stayed on Matiu Somes Island for three days to trial a commercially made grab bag, comparing it to our DIY kit. Check out how it went.
Day 1 - the kits
Day 2 - food and water
Day 3 - the good, the bad and the verdict
You’ll find our review of six commercial grab bags here. And see how to make your own emergency grab bag here.
This report is free thanks to funding from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Toka Tū Ake EQC.


