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Susan:
1. Lots of large predators not afraid to take unarmed humans, as you noted. Children would be particularly vulnerable.
2. An EPIRB or equivalent emergency locator beacon, or even a SPOT might be beneficial and preferred to waiting three weeks under a potential constant threat for a search effort.
3. Drybags are good, as are coolers, if you have room.
4. The gear is useless without the knowledge of how to use it and a plan to follow.
5. Your average child is unable to physically carry their needs for a day in the woods, much less three weeks. Hell, I would have trouble humping three weeks worth of gear and chow, minus the water. If you limit the load to something they can carry, it is not going to be adequate for three weeks of survival in that environment. You need more like a light 72 hour kit, and a locator beacon or a plan for your family to launch a search if you miss two days of contacts on the SPOT.
Best of luck.
TR
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