In most cases the reason for the rating given a particular survival kit will be obvious based on the information in the review and our normal evaluation criteria which can be found by clicking on the Group Heading link on the contents list page and reading the relevant text regarding that item. Explanation for the overall rating of both quality and value for the Survival Kit will be found in the Conclusion which follows the kit contents listing.

Excellent (superior quality and/or performance)
Good (decent, reliable quality and/or competent performance)
Adequate (just sufficient or satisfactory quality and/or performance)
Mediocre (substandard or questionable quality and/or performance)
Poor (inferior quality and/or unreliable performance)
Very Bad (shoddy or seriously deficient quality and/or performance, unacceptable)