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MEMBER PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations listed on this page are from members who have experience in purchasing and/or using these products.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the Morgan Hill Stake and it's Wards, do not have any affiliation or opinions on these products, and do not receive any conpensation for products or from companies listed on this page.


Communications

Yassu FT-60R

Yaesu FT-60R Handheld Ham (Amateur) Radio
The FT-60R's small size allows you to take it anywhere - hiking, skiing, or while walking around town - and its operating flexibility brings the user many avenues of operating enjoyment. Its incredibly tiny FNB-83 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack provides up to 5 Watts of transmit power on the 144 MHz and 430 MHz Amateur Bands.

Garmin Sat Phone

Garmin InReach Mini Satellite Phone
inReach Mini is your go-to connection for maintaining off-the-grid contact. It’s our palm-sized satellite communicator for adventures where size and weight matter. inReach Mini lets you send and receive text messages, track and share your journey and, if necessary, trigger an SOS alert to contact the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team.


First aid

Physio Control AED

Physio Control Lifepak CR Plus AED
Knowing when to deliver a shock to a victim or not is a very important piece to saving someone's life. This refurbished and recertified Physio Control LifePak CR Plus takes the guesswork out of this decision and decides for you. The LifePak CR Plus is designed to know when to shock a heart or not. This gives the user confidence in knowing that they are administering the best possible treatment to the victim.

Philips AED

Philips Heartstart FRX AED
BioMed Tested. 10 point inspected Recertified AED. The Philips HeartStart FRx AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) is designed to serve in a variety of sudden cardiac arrest situations, from police first responders to on the field athletes or spectators. This AED is rugged, reliable and simple to use. The HeartStart FRx works with the rescuer by offering on-demand CPR Coaching in case the rescuer is having a problem recalling their CPR training

Every-Ready First Aid Kit

Ever-Ready Industries First Aid Kit
This versatile and durable 211 Pc. First Aid Kit is designed to cover a wide array of injuries such as sprains, bruises, cuts, burns and more. Take it with you camping, travel or to your home or office. Organized and color coded for quick and easy access and identification.

Garmin Sat Phone

American Red Cross Family First Aid Kit
The 115-piece kit contains essential first-aid supplies to help treat most common injuries, including cuts, scrapes, swelling, sprains, strains and more. Housed in a zippered case with handles for easy carrying, the kit includes the American Red Cross Emergency First Aid Guide and a unique ring binder design that allows you to view important first-aid information on the left while coordinating supplies that are stored neatly on the right. All contents are latex-free.

Recon Medical Toourniquet

Tactical Tourniquet
Hemorrhaging is the leading cause of preventable death in tactical and non-tactical trauma situations. Research has shown the Fast Application of a Tourniquet to be 100% effective in quickly stopping arterial blood flow in shortest application time saving life and limb.

QuikClot

QuikClot Gauze - 3" x 2'
Stop bleeding up to 5 times faster with Advanced Medical Kits QuikClot Advanced Clotting Gauze. Keep this 3 in. x 2 ft. pack of gauze in your first aid kit so you can act quickly in emergencies. This extremely absorbent gauze is flexible and pliable, easily contouring to wounds—simply position the gauze over the source of the bleeding and apply pressure.Impregnated with kaolin, a naturally occurring mineral that accelerates your body's natural clotting process and clots blood up to 5 times faster.

Food - 72 Hour

MRE

Meals Ready to Eat (MRE)
Available on Amazon and other internet locations. Made to sustain US Military troops in combat. Approximately 1250 calories per meal. Can be purchased by the case of 12 or in smaller quantities. Be careful and make sure that the meals you receive are not expired. Heaters for MREs may be purchased within the case or seperately.

Mountain House

Mountain House 3-Day Emergency Food Supply
Created to simplify emergency food planning, this 3-Day Kit contains breakfast, lunch, and dinner for one person for three days. This easy to stack and easy to store kit makes a great addition to your emergency food supply providing approx. 1,706 calories per day. With the longest proven shelf life in the industry, have peace of mind knowing Mountain House has you covered with our 30-Year Taste Guarantee

Power

Honda 1000 Watt Genenerator

Honda EU1000i 1000 Watt Portable Inverter Generator
Available on Amazon and other internet locations. the Honda 1,000-Watt Inverter Generator will get the job done quietly. Power your essential small appliances with this outdoor generator. Appliances like a coffee maker, RV fridge, and lights can all be powered. When powering appliances, it's important to take into account the starting wattage as well as the running wattage as the generator won't be able to support more than 1,000. More sensitive electronics like smartphones and laptops can also be used thanks to the stable power output.

Honda Tri Fuel Generator

Honda 5500 Rated Watts Tri Fuel Portable Inverter Generator - Electric Start
5500 Rated Watts Tri Fuel Honda Portable Inverter Generator with Electric Start w/ Charger is a super-quiet, fuel-efficient, long-running portable power solution. Equipped with Honda inverter technology to safely power computers and other sensitive electronic equipment. Low 52 to 60dB noise level is as quiet as normal conversation.

Honda Tri Fuel Generator

Goal Zero Yeti 400
A convenient, all-in-one power station with a 396 watt-hour, 33Ah capacity, enough for charging a phone over 30 times, laptops 5 times, and even running small appliances for several hours. Its versatile array of powerful outputs (USB, AC and 12V) allows you to plug in 7 devices at once and its pure-sine wave inverter provides clean power, just like plugging into the wall at home.

Goal Zero Nomad 50

Goal Zero Nomad 50
A convenient, all-in-one power station with a 396 watt-hour, 33Ah capacity, enough for charging a phone over 30 times, laptops 5 times, and even running small appliances for several hours. Its versatile array of powerful outputs (USB, AC and 12V) allows you to plug in 7 devices at once and its pure-sine wave inverter provides clean power, just like plugging into the wall at home.

Four monocrystalline panels enclosed in a protective case fold down to a compact profile for easy storage and versatility. Hanging loops allow you to strap the panel to vehicles, tents, and more.

Features built-in charging cables for use with Goal Zero Yeti Power Stations, Sherpa Power Banks, and USB devices. Integrated 8mm cable lets you chain additional solar panels for faster charge times.

Shelter

Emergency Survival Tent Shelter

Emergency Survival Tent Shelter with Sleeping Bag, Poncho, Whistle and Fire Starter
The GEO360 Emergency Survival Tent, Sleeping Bag and Poncho are made of insulating material composed of a strong, plastic, vacuum-metallized film with a highly-efficient, infrared-reflective, vapor-deposited coating of aluminum. Their development has been inspired by the so-called "Space Blanket" from 1964.

The emergency set is versatile and fits in the palm of your hand (7.9in x 4.3in x 3.1in, 1Lb). All material has been upgraded for high performance and functionality. We recommend it for a one-time use due to the compact folding, though you could use it multiple times if stored dry and treated with care.

Water

Aquamira Water Basics Filter

Aquamira WaterBasics Redline Water Bottle with Filter
The WaterBasics RED Line Filter Bottle is CERTIFIED to remove virus, bacteria, and parasites to US EPA standards. It also reduces bio toxins, chemicals, chlorine, bad taste, odor and is certified lead free. Internal filter produces up to 120 gallons filtered water before needing to be replaced. Two filters included with bottle.The WaterBasics RED Line Filter Bottle is CERTIFIED to remove virus, bacteria, and parasites to US EPA standards. It also reduces bio toxins, chemicals, chlorine, bad taste, odor and is certified lead free. Internal filter produces up to 120 gallons filtered water before needing to be replaced. Two filters included with bottle.

WaterBasics Extra Filter

WaterBasics RED Line Extra Filter
The WaterBasics RED Line replacement filter is CERTIFIED to remove virus, bacteria, and parasites to US EPA standards. It also reduces bio toxins, chemicals, chlorine, bad taste, odor and is certified lead free. Filter produces up to 120 gallons filtered water before needing to be replaced. This replacement filter is designed for use with Water Basics RED Line Water Bottle.

Seychelle Water Filtration Bottle

Seychelle 28 oz. Flip Top Bottle (Standard)
The 28 oz. Flip Top STANDARD Bottle is the modern day answer to clean, great tasting drinking water for the active lifestyle. The Standard Filter removes up to 99.99% of contaminants and pollutants found in fresh water supplies including aesthetics such as chlorine, sediment and dirt; chemicals (VOC's) such as DDT, MTBE, benzene, chloroforms (THM's); dissolved solids (heavy metals) such as arsenic, lead, mercury, copper, zinc, aluminum, chromium 6 and removes up to 90% of fluoride. Includes one (1) filter cartridge and insulator sleeve.

Seychelle Replacement Filter

Seychelle 28 oz. Bottle Flip Top Replacement Filter (Standard)
Filter Life: 100 Gallons
The Standard filter is ideal for any in or out-door use; like traveling, hiking, biking, camping, fishing or for emergency purposes. It can be used with any type of water source; tap or rainwater, rivers, streams or even lakes (Excluding salt water). It is designed for use with water that is non-turbid, non-stagnant. It removes up to 99.99% of contaminants and pollutants found in fresh water supplies including aesthetics such as chlorine, sediment and dirt; chemicals (VOC's) such as DDT, MTBE, benzene, chloroforms (THM's); dissolved solids (heavy metals) such as arsenic, lead, mercury, copper, zinc, aluminum, chromium 6 and up to 90% of fluoride.

Emergency Water Storage 5 Gallon Water Tank - 6 Tanks

Emergency Water Storage 5 Gallon Water Tank - 6 Tanks
Each Blue Water Container holds 5 gallons of water, comes with a vent cap for better pouring, has a 3/4 inch threaded opening, and is made to be stacked. These food-grade containers are blue to limit light from entering and to control the outbreak and growth of algae in your water. Each container is roughly 15"H x 10"W x 12"D, making it highly portable and a small footprint for storage.

Included in the 10-gallon kit is a spigot that simplifies pouring and attaches right to the provided cap. With the 20-gallon kit, an aquamira water purifying system is also included, as well as the spigot. Get your emergency water storage in a better place with a few of these heavy-duty, 5-Gallon Blue Water Containers from Legacy, you won't regret it!

Reliance Aqua-Tainer Water Container, 7 Gallon
The AquaTainer is made tough and rugged. The contoured built-in handle makes it easy to carry. The Original AquaTainer is stackable when empty and holds an impressive 7 gallons (26L) when full. The hideaway spout is designed for convenient dispensing when needed and reverses for safe, damage-free transport and storage. This food safe and BPA-free water container will meet all your water needs for years to come.

Member Note: Do not stack these when full of water, even though the tops and bottoms interlock. The bottom containers will be crushed within a year flooding your storage area.

WaterBrick 10 pack

WaterBrick - 10 pack (3.5 Gallon Each)
This bundle pack of 10 Standard 3.5 gallon WaterBrick water containers are equivalent to a 35 gallon drum storage size. There are several big differences: (1) WaterBricks Take Up Less Floor Space; they stack efficiently as a cube, (2) WaterBricks Store Individually; they can be broken down to fit in closets or under beds and (3) WaterBricks Are Grab & Go and easy to carry individually; take them where you need them. These unique water containers, unlike any other, can also hold food and other life essentials and add value by cross stacking up to 4 feet for maximum efficient storage. WaterBricks work and act like bulk storage but carry like containers; like no other on the market.

Blue 55 Gallon Water Storage Tank by WaterPrepared

Blue 55 Gallon Water Storage Tank by WaterPrepared
Whether you live in the city or in a remote area, you can simply collect rain water or fill this water container with a garden hose and you'll have enough water to stay hydrated for 55 days, in case an emergency situation arises. If you need to access your stored water, all you have to do is open the spigot, or connect a simple garden hose and you're all set. Healthy Water Storing Option This high-capacity water barrel can safely store your water for long periods of time, especially if you upgrade it with an easy rotation system. Coupled with the unique UV-resistant plastic material, this water tank protects against harmful bacteria build-up and renders your water safe to drink for decades. Premium & Extra-Durable Construction Our water storage container is made from FDA and NSF compliant materials and made with a rugged, high-density polyethylene material that combines hygiene and high durability, making it a smart choice for anyone looking to be prepared for the unexpected. Plus, it features a utility valve for extra connections and a stackable, ergonomic design that makes storing water simpler than ever. Just stack these water containers on top of each other or set them side by side and you'll have instant access to water whenever you need it most.

55 Gallon Water Preserver Concentrate

55 Gallon Water Preserver Concentrate
Water Preserver Concentrate is a liquid additive that disinfects, preserves and extends the safe storage life of emergency drinking water.

It provides guaranteed 5-year storage for regular tap water or commercial bottled water. Water Preserver kills, and prevents the re-growth of Coliform bacteria and other disease-causing microorganisms for 5 years, when used as directed. It kills the pathogenic organisms responsible for typhoid, dysentery and other serious diseases, and also kills and prevents growth of yeast, mold, fungi and algae which also make water undrinkable.

Water Preserver was laboratory tested for 10 years in a program of continuous sampling analysis to ensure its effectiveness. Laboratory test results were monitored and evaluated by the California State Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA). Both U.S. and state EPA have licensed Water Preserver as effective for 5-year water storage.

Camco 35ft Premium Drinking Water Hose

Camco 35ft Premium Drinking Water Hose
Camco's Premium Drinking Water Hoses are heavy-duty reinforced hoses that are 20 percent thicker than standard hoses. The anti-kink design features machined fittings and strain-relief ends for added durability. The hoses are lead free, BPA free, phthalate free and UV stabilized for longer life. Made with NSF certified hose and made with drinking water safe material. CSA low lead content certified. Complies with California's AB1953 and Vermont Act 193 Low Lead Laws.

Send product reference suggestions to Bro. Randy Christensen at [email protected].