Survival kits and emergency kits are a necessity for everyone to have in case of a disaster. Make sure you have a survival kit or an emergency kit at home, at work and in your car. Schools should also have emergency survival kits for their students.

A news description of the Piezoelectric backpack straps that harvest energy from a wearer's movement to power/charge electronics.

Instructions from Rodney Liwanag for making a lightweight backpack. Includes photos and specifications.