When the lights go out, they’ll know where to look.
The power goes out. Your phone is at 8 percent. Someone you love is standing in a dark hallway, feeling around a drawer for a flashlight that isn’t there.
That’s the night this box is for.
Light to see what you’re doing. Backup power for a cell phone. A radio to help you stay informed. Supplies for treating drinking water. A first aid kit for small injuries.
Together in one place, ready to find when you need them.
Keep one for yourself. Give one to your parents, your college student, the friend who just bought a house, or the person who has everything but hasn’t put emergency supplies together.
Gift it to them and let them thank you later.
Chosen by Jay
Jay was a Royal Marines Commando who lived and worked in the Arctic, the jungle, the desert, and the mountains. Since then, he has spent his life outdoors, climbing, kayaking, hiking, and camping.
He has relied on this type of gear when it counted: from treating river water in the Belize jungle to pulling out a first aid kit in Kosovo when an armored vehicle rolled in front of his convoy.
That experience taught him what matters, what to skip, and where it’s worth paying for quality.
Jay picked every item in this box himself. Each piece has a job, and each is something he would want available in an emergency. His guide helps you get familiar with the gear before you’re reaching for it in the dark.
What’s inside your emergency kit
Read This Before You Need It: Jay’s Guide
Jay explains what each item does, why he chose it, and how to use it. Get familiar with the gear while the lights are on, then keep the guide in the box.
Laminated Quick-Reference Sheet
The condensed version of Jay’s guide, kept with your supplies so you can find instructions quickly.
Light and Signaling
Nitecore Headlamp. Keep both hands free while you navigate the stairs or assess your surroundings. Adjustable light settings, including red, green, and blue modes, and an emergency SOS strobe. Water and impact-resistant. Three AAA batteries included.
Coghlan’s Lightstick 2-Pack. Steady light without batteries or a switch. Each green lightstick lasts 12 hours, is weatherproof, and includes a lanyard.
Bushcraft Mayday Signal Mirror. Sends a flash of reflected sunlight that someone searching can notice. Highly reflective, usable with one-hand, and floats.
Emergency Whistle and Button Compass. Attract attention without wearing yourself out. Both are included in the first aid kit.
Water
Coghlan’s Emergency Drinking Water Tablets, 50-count. Backup treatment for water you cannot trust with enough iodine-based tablets to treat approximately 25 quarts. Follow all package directions, treatment times and precautions. Does not remove salt, fuel, or chemical contamination.
RapidPure 1.5 liter Collapsible Bottles 2-Pack. Carry up to three liters of water in two lightweight, packable BPA-free bottles. Do not purify water.
Power and News
Mayday “The Element” Hand Crank Radio. Listen for updates when the power is out. Includes a flashlight and charging port. Runs on a hand crank, solar power, or 3 AAA batteries (batteries not included).
USMC 8,000 mAh Solar Power Bank. Backup power for phones and other devices, with a built-in LED light and carabiner. Fully charge before storing and keep charging cables with the power bank.
Warmth and Shelter
Coghlan’s Emergency Blanket. Reflects body heat and provides a barrier against wind and water when someone is cold, wet, or waiting for help.
Coghlan’s Hooded Emergency Poncho. Lightweight, reusable rain protection. Put it on before you are soaked. One size fits most.
Health and Tools
Adventure Medical First Aid Kit 1.0. Basic supplies for minor cuts, blisters, and sprains including: wound care, a sprain wrap, blister relief, forceps, and basic over-the-counter medications. Includes a whistle and button compass (described above in Light and Signaling category).
Gerber Vise Mini Multi-tool. 10 tools that fold down to fit in a pocket including: File; 3 different screwdrivers; Bottle opener; Pliers; Lanyard loop; 3 different blades.
25 ft Paracord. This strong, lightweight, utility cord can help you rig a temporary shelter, secure a door, or hang a blanket over a broken window. Jay’s guide shows two knots to learn before you need them.
Dry Storage
Titan Tote DryCarry Waterproof Pouch with Lanyard. Keep your phone, ID, emergency cash, and contact list dry in a clear, touchscreen-friendly pouch. Made in the USA.
Titan Tote Stank Proof Reusable bags, 12 x 12 inches, 10 bags. Resealable bags for organizing supplies, keeping items dry, and containing food smells. BPA-free, puncture resistant, odor-proof and leak-proof.
A useful gift with a personal touch
Each box is packed by hand. Sending it directly to someone? Enter their shipping address at checkout and add a gift note. We’ll tuck it inside the box.
Questions before you order
Is this a complete household emergency supply?
This box brings together useful emergency gear. Add stored drinking water, emergency food, personal medications, and supplies suited to the people and pets in your household.
What should I put in a go bag?
Everything in the Thank Me Later Box can be transferred into a bag you can carry. Add drinking water, food, personal medications, and copies of important documents. Consider adding any clothing and supplies for your household’s needs.
Does the kit need any preparation?
Yes. We suggest reading Jay’s guide, fully charging the power bank, adding three AAA batteries for the radio, adding your specific charging cables, and practicing using the gear such as the signaling mirror and compass.
Check supplies periodically and follow the manufacturers’ storage and replacement instructions.
How much does it cost?
$199. The included supplies and Jay’s guide has a combined manufacturer-suggested retail price of $232.
Where do you ship?
Within the United States.
When will it ship?
Orders ship starting November 16.
Can I send it as a gift?
Yes. Use the recipient’s address at checkout and add a gift note for us to include.
For the person you want to look after, even when you can’t be there.
Give them useful emergency gear, chosen by Jay, with instructions to help them use it.
$232 worth of gear. Yours for $199, with Jay’s guide and laminated quick-reference sheet included.
Gear value based on combined manufacturer-suggested retail prices.
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