Making a 72-hour kit is easy and relatively inexpensive. Start by choosing a container for your kit. The best option is a backpack for each household member (easy to carry), but a suitcase, bag, laundry basket, or even a box can be used. Add any items that you would need/want if you had to stay away from your home for several days. If your container is not water-proof then items can be stored inside of sealed bags. Consider that you may be staying in a hotel, someone else’s home, a shelter, or even camping outside. Store your kit in a location that is easily accessible in case you quickly need to leave your home.
Clothing, socks, shoes
Non-perishable food
Can opener
Mess kit (bowl/fork/spoon/cup)
Water bottle
Water (1 gallon per person per day)
Toothbrush/toothpaste/hairbrush
Kleenex/chapstick/deodorant/lotion
Razor/fingernail clippers/tweezers
Headband or hair ties
Feminine products
Eyeglasses/contacts/contact solution
Prescription Medications
Tylenol/ibuprofen/aspirIn
Allergy medicine
N95 mask/medical mask
NOAA weather radio/batteries
Whistle/signal mirror
Maps of the city/county/state/US
Cell phone charger
Cash
Documents
Diapers & wipes
Bags for used diapers
Formula and bottles
Baby food & spoon
Bibs
Pacifier
Sippy cup
Sleep sack
Books, Toys, Crayons, Games
Candy
Medications for kids/babies (Tylenol)
*Tip: a stocked diaper bag
can double as a a 72-hour kit.
**Review How much weight can a child carry in a backpack? - Backpacker magazine
Tent & tarp
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Rain pancho, wool socks, bandana
Flashlight/batteries
Backpacking stove and fuel
Light pot with lid/long spoon
Water purifier
Matches/lighter/flint steel
Sunscreen & bug spray
Environmentally friendly soap
Toilet paper and trowel
5 gallon bucket with port-a-potty lid, bags, and chemicals
Garbage bags and twist ties
Multitool
Tools & work gloves
Parachute cord
Duct tape
Travel size sewing kit
***Tip: Store your camping gear
next to your 72 hour kit
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