Readers Recommend: Two Intriguing Products

My readers and their bright ideas!

A few days ago I received emails from two readers recommending a couple of intriguing products. 

Michelle recommends the JakPak, a jacket/sleeping bag/tent combo that, incidentally, looks somewhat like a body bag.  You just have to watch it in action.

Is it just me, or is that video hilarious? At any rate, I’d love one of these, and Michelle says they come in kids sizes. However, the site mentions a price of $299.  A little steep for TheSurvivalMom’s household right now.

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The Diva Cup is recommended by reader Elizabeth as an alternative to stocking up on enormous amounts of tampons and pads.  The reusable Diva Cup was developed in the 1930′s. (Hmmmm…during the Great Depression?) The beauty of this product is that you only need to remove it every twelve hours, and it only needs to be replaced once a year.  Their FAQ includes this question, “Does your company test your products on animals?”  What????  Can you imagine??

I have actually used a similar, but disposable, product and loved being able to change it only twice a day (every 12 hours).  The Diva Cup runs right around $24 via Amazon or you can purchase it at a local store using their Store Finder.  I do think this is worth having on hand, either as part of your supply stash or in a 72-Hour Kit/Bug Out Bag. 

Thanks, Michelle and Elizabeth, for recommending these two products!

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