72-Hour Kit

[AZ Prepper]

The following is the best 72-Hour Kit I have ever seen. It was put together by Kenneth Moravec.

72-hour Kit

Your 72-hour kit is a collection of necessities that can sustain your life for at least 72 hours and should accommodate your own personal wants and needs. It is also preferably waterproof. It should be transportable, preferably on your back or shoulder, so that you have your arms and hands free, but a suitcase, box, or garbage will do if nothing better can be found. The following is a suggested list of items for your kit. Items with an asterisk (*) are optional. The others are deemed essential.


FOOD/COOKING

• matches or fire starter
• eating utensils (washable or discardable)
• mess-kit or some other form of plate, cup & pot
• water in an unbreakable container (canteen)
• non-perishable foods in unbreakable containers (MRE's, canned, dry packaged, freeze dried are good)
  • 3 meat portions
  • 3 fruit portions
  • 3 vegetable portions
  • 3 milk portions
  • *1/2 lb. rice or dried pasta
  • *8-10 bullion cubes
  • *3 sugared drink mixes
  • *3 hot chocolate, coffee or tea bags
  • *individually foil wrapped sugar cubes, hard candies or chocolate bars
  • *peanut butter
  • *unsalted crackers
  • *cereal
  • *seasonings (salt, pepper, sugar, ketchup, etc.)
  • *infant, diabetic or other special foods
• *water purification tablets
• *brillo pad for cleanup
• *paper towels or napkins
• *Sterno, alcohol, or other cooking fuel
• *small cooking stove (If using full menu MRE's you do not need cooking fuel.)
• *can opener (if using canned food)
• *dish-soap in a small non-breakable container
• *fishing line, hooks, worms and sinkers

MEDICAL

• small first aid kit including:[list:1pqqjdh3]*first aid book
  • *thyroid blocking agent (potassium iodide)
  • *special medications (allergies, diabetic, etc)
  • *snake bite kit
  • *extra pair of eye glasses or contacts
  • *aspirin, Tylenol or other pain reliever
  • *EMT sheers

CLOTHING

• 1 complete change of clothing including:
  • 2 pair socks or thick stockings
  • sturdy long pants
  • long sleeve shirt or blouse
  • thick gloves
  • undergarments
  • *brimmed hat
  • *extra pair of sturdy shoes
  • *4-5 bandannas / large handkerchiefs
  • *light-weight rain poncho
  • *sewing kit with assorted safety pins
  • *goggles

SANITARY

• roll of toilet paper wrapped in plastic
• hand soap and container
• *bath and/or hand towel
• 8-10 coffee filters or water filters
• 4-5 large trash bags
• *4-5 small trash bags
• *toothbrush and container
• *toothpaste
• *laundry detergent and container
• *clothes pins
• *scrub brush
• *toiletry bag
• *small unbreakable mirror
• *deodorizer / disinfectant (bleach or borax)
• *2-3 pairs of rubber or surgical gloves
• *2-3 dust masks
• *shampoo
• *comb or bursh
• *feminine hygiene items
• *shaving razor
• *disposable diapers for infants or seniors
• *pre-moistened towelettes
• *cleaning solution for contacts
• *newspaper for wrapping waste
• * 1/2 lb. of lime for waste treatment
• *plastic bag ties or closures

SHELTER

• sleeping bag or blanket(s)
• *tube tent with 25 feet of nylon rope or some other form of lightweight tent
• *plastic ground cloth
• *emergency space blanket

OTHER

• a backpack, box, suitcase, garbage can or some other container to hold everything
• identification
• small battery powered am radio
• map of your state and host area or possible relocation site
• *extra shoe laces
• *25 feet nylon cord or rope
• *wire saw
• *hatchet, small axe or machete
• *hunting knife
• *small shovel
• *1-2 flares
• *insect repellent
• *needle-nosed pliers with cutting edge
• *adjustable crescent wrench (for turning off gas mains)
• *flashlight
• *extra batteries
• *2-3 light sticks
• *6-8 candles
• *compass
• *whistle
• *straight razor blades
• *air mattress or bed roll
• *aluminum foil
• *Xerox copies of insurance policies and other legal papers
• *photos of self and family members with names, ages, hair and eye color printed on back
• *important phone numbers and addresses (include an out-of-state contact person)
• *money (at least enough in quarters to make an out-of-state phone call to your out-of-state contact)
• *some kind of diversion (ball, chess set, cards, crochet, book, crayons, toys, etc)
• *pencils and markers
• *blank paper
• *duct tape

note: The food items are the same portions for adults and children alike. In a crisis situation, most adults consume much smaller portions while children and pregnant women consume much larger portions than normal. Although you may want to buy out the supermarket and put it in your 72-hour kit, don't! All items considered here should be in small (72-hour) quantities. Your kits should include familiar foods that you do and would actually eat. Also your food should not require a lot of water, refrigeration or preparation so canned foods and MRE's are better than dried foods. Food in your kit should be high in calories and nutrition and also suit your unique tastes, desires and needs. Nursing mothers should consider liquid formula in case they are unable to nurse. Remember to keep everything as light weight as possible so that you can carry this kit at least two miles. Remember, water is always scarce in emergencies. If you wish to double up on something, double up on water.

[AZ Prepper]

72-Hour Car Kit
By: Kenneth Moravec


Change of clothing, Jacket, Shoes, Hat
* Blanket or sleeping bag, emergency metallic space blanket
* Large plastic garbage bag or rain gear, shower cap
* Flashlights (extra batteries & bulb)
Soap, Washrag, Small towel
Razor, small mirror
* (2 rolls)Toilet paper
Baby wipes, Deodorant
Feminine Supplies, Matches
Family pictures (with a date and names and ages on the back)
Important telephone numbers
Paper, Marker. Pencil, Money
Chapstick, hairbrush, hand lotion
* Food, (3 day supply requiring no cooking)
* Purified water (2 liters. /person)
Small water filter
Infant needs if necessary
Water filter, Compass
FSR and small transistor radio with extra batteries
Extra eyeglasses (even if you wear contacts)
Rope (20 lbs test min,)
Toothbrush & toothpaste

First Aid Supplies & essential Meds.
• Over counter meds (Benadryl, Imodium Calamine lotion, Aspirin, Decongestant
• Insect Repellant, sun screen
• Bandages, antibiotic ointment
• Needle, Tweezers, Scissors
• Triangular bandages, gauze,
• Elastic bandages
• Hot pack, Cold pack
• CPR face mask, rubber gloves
Store flares & fire extinguisher separate from car kit

This is a fairly complete kit but really not all necessary. The astrick (*) items are considered necessary.

[AZ Prepper]

Another 72-Hour Car Kit to consider along with the above list, also by Kenneth Moravec.

( ) jack
( ) 4 qts. 10 - 30w motor oil
( ) 1 qt. 80w gear oil
( ) 1 gal. antifreeze
( ) 1 gal. drinkable water
( ) 1 alternator belt
( ) 1 pt. brake / clutch fluid
( ) 10 - 15 rags
( ) tow chain
( ) small shovel
( ) jumper cables
( ) maps
( ) dish-soap
( ) tools
( ) overalls
( ) boots
( ) 1 pr. socks
( ) thermal top
( ) hunting knife
( ) 5 clothes pins
( ) 25 feet nylon rope
( ) 4 bandannas
( ) scrub brush
( ) 1 Sterno can
( ) 1 can vegetable
( ) 1 can fruit
( ) 1 can meat (tuna)
( ) ½ lb. rice
( ) 4 bullion cubes
( ) matches
( ) thick gloves
( ) razor blades
( ) 1 roll toilet paper
( ) 5 dust masks
( ) Halazone
( ) bath towel
( ) heavy coat
( ) 1 bar hand soap
( ) 5 garbage bags
( ) brimmed hat
( ) 5 candles
( ) eating utensils
( ) mess kit
( ) 10 individually wrapped sugar cubes
( ) 1 pkt. sugared drink mix
( ) first aid kit
( ) paper towels
( ) emergency blanket
( ) 3 flares
( ) hunting knife
( ) fire extinguisher
( ) flashlight

[DMGNUT]

I give 72 Hr Kit presentations to members of my ward who are interested. I wouldn't really use the words "teach" or "class", because all I really do is take 1 of our family's kits over, dump out the contents, and then talk about them as I put everything back in the pack. I allow the family who's home I'm going to, to dictate whether or not I bring the firearms. So far, every family has wanted to see the guns, right along with the rest of the kit.
I include the handout shown below, a couple others that talk about preparedness in general (Water Storage, Family Plans, Cooking, etc), all inside a folder. By the way, the "72 Hr Kit" presentation is a great jumping off point (so to speak) to dive right into talking about the acquisition and storage of food, water, every needful thing, etc. This really is a great way to introduce families who just aren't quite there yet, to food storage.
Also, after reading the lists above, I'd like to point out that this list is intended as the most bare necessities for someone having to move out on foot.
Anyway, here's my 72hr/bug-out-bag list/handout...


72 Hour Kits (Bug-Out-Bags)

These bags are not meant for luxury, but rather basic survival and protection. However, you may add whatever you find to be necessary, depending on your circumstances. Remember though, adhering to the basics is very important, so as to keep the weight down, enabling you to carry it for extended distances, if this becomes necessary. Contrary to many of the examples of “bug-out-bags” you might have seen, using a 5 gallon bucket, suit case, etc. is a poor choice. Your bag should be a day pack or some style of medium or slightly larger back pack, so as to carry the weight with your legs, to keep your hands free for other purposes (defense, carrying infants, etc.). With the exception of a few items, it is important to note that all the bug-out-bags in your family (and your group, if working in conjunction with others) should include as near to the same basic items as possible, so everyone has what they need, independent of each other, in case the group or individuals become separated.

Back Pack (with or without water bladder)
Katadyn Water Filter Bottle (.5 liter) (1)
Water Bottles (.5 liter) (5)
MREs (3 main courses, 3 side dishes, 3 desserts, 3 snacks)
Survival Bars (6)
Spoon (1)
P-38 (or P-51, just in case)
First Aid Kit (quite a bit more than band-aids and moleskin)
Blow-Out Kit (for trauma wounds)
Tinder Kit (Blast match, lighter, 80 water proof matches, 4 candles, vaseline/cotton balls)
LED Camp Flashlight (1, w/spare batteries)
LED Mini Flashlight (1, w/spare battery)
Binoculars (1 pair, small backpack size)
Compass (1)
Maps (city and state)
Signal Mirror (1)
Howler Whistle (1, this is the loudest whistle currently made)
Emergency Survival Type Compressed Sleeping Bag (1)
Poncho (1, military style)
Plastic Bags (2 large trash bags and 4 gallon size zip lock bags)
Belt Knifes (2)
Pocket Knife (1)
Multi Purpose Tool (1)
Leather Gloves (1 pair)
Para Cord (20 yards)
Duct Tape (4 yards, approx)
Clothing and Hat (1 complete set)
Sun Screen (1 tube)
Dog Food (2 portions, dry)
AR-15 w/ACOG or EOTech & 3 point Sling (6, 30 rnd mags, 2 in double mag pouch on belt)
Glock 19 w/Tritium Sights & Holster (8, 15 rnd mags, 2 in double mag pouch on belt)
Weapon Style Flashlight (1 w/spare batteries)
Wet Wipes (1, small travel sized pouch)
Toilet Paper (enough)
Cash (enough)
Last Minute List (prescription meds, baby formula, important documents, etc)
Feminine Products (enough for 1 cycle, in wife's bag only)

With the exception of the last item, all of my family’s bags are the same. Obviously, you may not need dog food, but if you have a pet (that is capable), it should be brought along (with a leash), and it’s needs provided for as well. There is a little less water in these packs than I'd like (in an attempt to keep the weight down), but the filtration water bottles can filter up to 26 gallons each, so we can add to our water supply as we find and/or need more. Depending upon the time of year, you might be wearing or add to your pack, a jacket or other winter clothing.

PS. Sorry about the "edits", I kept thinking of things that I should add to the opening paragraph.

[Angela]

Here's information from my blog on my kids' kits:

Children are a special consideration when planning emergency/evacuation type kits. They obviously cannot carry as much as an adult, yet require enough of their own stuff to make it impossible for the adults to carry the supplies for the entire family. Our solution was to make abbreviated kits for the kids. My idea when putting these together was that if my children were separated from me for some reason, I'd like them to be able to get by for a while on their own until we could find them.

I started with the school backpacks with wheels. This is my son's pack. On the outside is a whistle and a clippy LED flashlight. Make sure if you're using one of these squeeze type of LED lights that the one you give your kids is EASY to squeeze and I prefer one that has a switch on it to keep it on so they don't have to keep squeezing it to have light. I had one on my keyring that was a bugger to get light out of--you had to squeeze in just the right spots and quite hard--not kid friendly. There is also a name tag that identifies them, their family, any allergies/medical conditions, our religion, our phone numbers, etc. I have also put in a family photo that needs updated. Each of your kits should have this in case you are separated. It's much easier to get help finding someone if you have a picture rather than just a description of the person you're looking for.

I packed them some clothes. A couple of pair of socks/underwear, pants, a T-shirt, a sweatshirt with a hood, and some thermals. I vacuum packed it all to make it fit in the kit better. My kids all have red shirts in their kits--makes it easier to see them or find them in a crowd. I don't have to think about what they are wearing, it's all the same. IF you have a bed wetter, pack some pullups even if you don't normally use them at home. These vacuum pack nicely as well. You're going to want to keep dry as you'll have limited changes of clothing to work with.

Now the food and water. We have utensils and a stainless steel cup that can be used for cooking as well, bottled water (small size), a tuna/cracker pack, one MRE, Power Bar type bars, and hard candy (suckers, smarties, candy necklaces, etc.) Try to pack them foods they will eat. I'm guessing the MRE will be the last to get eaten here, but maybe I'm just being prejudiced because I don't like MRE's. Don't put peanut butter power bars in your kid's pack if they don't like peanut butter. Don't put tuna in if they don't like tuna. You get the idea. Food and clothes will need to be rotated, so do not put together a kit when your kid is 4 and let it just sit until the emergency happens when he is 14. These kits need checked and rotated at least once a year--better every 6 months.

Now the sanitation and miscellaneous. Baby wipes, hand sanitizer, assorted rope/twine/wire, flagging tape, pencil/paper, compass, handwarmers, emergency blanket, rain poncho, scissors for opening their clothes/food/etc., mirror, basic first aid kit, candle, matches, firestarter sticks, lightsticks. Some of these things came from a Coghlan's "survival kit" I got at Walmart some time back. I've added and subtracted from that kit for inclusion in my kid kits. I like the flagging tape. If they are separated from me, I want to be able to find them and that will help.

I've added toothbrushes/toothpaste, a deck of cards for go fish, and a small stuffed toy (you could go new here or one from their past might be nice). Used to have a vacuum packed fleece blanket as well, not sure why I took that out. They are going to need something comforting and distracting--get creative, and I'd love to hear any other ideas you might have!

That's pretty much it as far as contents. It's too heavy. They could carry it for a while, but then would be using the wheels. Trouble with wheels around here is that there are no sidewalks and the paved roads only go so far, so in reality we'd need all terrain wheels on the pack. A wagon is a good thing.

My kids are 10, 8, and 5. They each have a kit. When we first made the kits, they would frequently get in them and eat their candy. I stressed to them that if there were an emergency and they needed their kits, they'd really be happy to have that candy in there. Now they leave them alone. Yes, even the 5 year old.

When I rotate the kits, sometimes I do it with the kids around and we discuss what is in their kits and why it's there and how to use it. It is far more hectic of a rotation when they help, so I don't do it every time, but it's important enough that they know what they have and why that I'll put myself through that stress about every other rotation. They know if the house is on fire they do NOT stop to grab their kits, but if we need to evacuate for some reason, they DO grab their kits.

[Kelly Alwood]

wow girl, im glad to see you here...your a model for other woman to follow...you take this all very serious, and you and your family will be better off when it is needed...im proud of you...i have no doubt your commitment will pay off in the future...

[Garnet]

These 72 hour kits are very heavy...car kits all the way. You are not going to be strapping these on your back and lugging them very far if your bug out vehicle breaks down or runs out of fuel. There are items which should be added to the 72 hour car kits. First invest in a high quality trash can with wheels. A GOOD one that can support a lot of weight! Store your 72 hour kit in it. It's fast to grab, can be lifted in and out of a car by two adults easily, and makes for easy transport once you get to your area of safety. It also looks like a trash can and prevents people from seeing what you have.

Put your water jugs in the bottom of the trash can. You MUST have wool blankets. Wool retains 80% of its heat trapping abilities, even when soaking wet. Wool can be used to put someone who is on fire out. If you use a synthetic blanket, the fabric will melt to their body, making their wounds that much worse. Remember in an emergency, fire related accidents go up dramatically, as everyone is using candles to light with, and open flames to cook with. Your matches should be stored in a bright container and they should be water proof matches. You want your matches to float, and to be found, if you loose them in water. You can recycle a used soda bottle, litke a Mt. Dew bottle to that end. Items do not always have to cost money.

Get brilliant colored T-shirts (hot pink, neon green, blaze orange, ect), just one color for your entire family. Have your family's last name printed on the T-shirts in large letters. Make sure the T-shirts are large enough to go OVER winter coats, should you be bugging out in a winter crisis. Not only does this allow you to easily keep track of your family outside, but it allows you to easily keep track of your family in a crowded shelter. Oversized T-shirts also allow for some modesty while dressing/undressing in a shelter situation. Big T-shirts can be knotted at the hip once winter coats are shed.

Make sure your kit includes a fresh Sharpe marker. Write names, phone numbers, allergies, and medical conditions dirrectly onto the bodies of each other. For children write it on their chest or back, and cover with their clothing. That way only emergency personel need have access to your child's name, age, phone number and so on. That way if you ever get seperated, or a adult is serriously injured, your small child may be saved from a peannut butter sandwhich if they are allergic, and have no adult to speak for them. Teach your little children that it is OK to show a police man, or a fireman their tummy or their back where information is written.

Last of all, take your 72 hour kit, your family members, any pets and family heirlooms you may take with you, and get in your vehicle. Do you all fit? Or does someone's elbow have to be in the driver's ear the entire drive? Seatbelts for all? Your jack, spare tire? Extra fuel? Pet food? Pet crate? Photo albums?

Above all, if you have children, DO NOT FORGET TO GRAB THEIR FAVORITE TOY AND/OR BLANKET!! A sence of the normal is vital to how well children will be able to deal with an emergency. As a parent is is your job to make it an adventure for your children, and not a freaked out, stressed out panic time. Include coloring books and crayons in your 72 hour car kit.

~Garnet

[Garnet]

Sorry, I also forgot one very important item which occured to me a few months ago. This is especially important if you will be going to a public shelter. Most people are addicted to caffeine. I found out I sure was when I stopped drinking Pepsi a few months back. Blinding headaches that made me as friendly as a grizzly bear with a toothache, hermoroids, and a tax bill. So in a moment of self pitty I was sitting thinking, "Gee what if I'd been cut off from caffeine because of an emergency, and was going through these headaches then and trying to think clearly?" It wasn't a pleasant thought. Then I carried it further. "What happens if you are in an emergency shelter, and the person in charge of the shelter turns into a vile grump, because they are having caffiene withdrawls?"

A bottle of NoDoz pills was added to our kits the very next shopping trip. They are small and light weight, and cheap! I'm going to a several to each kit. For me, it took but a single caffeine pill to end the headaches for the entire day. It's better if your family can kick any caffeine addictions right now. It took me about two weeks, before there were no more suprise headaches. Those NoDoz (which are just 200mg caffeine pills) will remain in our kits. That way we can offer them to other who might be suffering. Tension is high in a crisis. No reason to have people doing stupid things because of caffeine withdrawl when it's so easily fixed.

~Garnet

[DisasterGuy]

The difficulty I see with most 72-hour kits is that you need a truck to carry them around. The Essential items in mine -- except for the water! -- fit into a fanny pack. The Essentials do not include food, because we can go 3 days without it. (Most of us probably pack enough excess fat around that we could go a week or more just on the "spare tire.")

I should tell you that this kit has been tested several times. Space blankets won't keep you comfy, but you don't freeze in cold rain. LED key chain lights have replaced my 1-AA battery flashlights. After the wire saw with the two keyring handles broke twice, I replaced it with a chainsaw blade in a can. I'm thinking of promoting the roll of twine to Essential as it gets used so often. One MRE feeds me for 3 meals. An EMT introduced me to Vet Wrap, and if it can hold a compress on a calf's leg it should do the same for mine. If anybody finds a long space blanket, let me know... We go through kits to replace old items on July 4th and Christmas vacation. The point is that the kit keeps changing.

The BIG THING is water. I stash 6 gallons at my Headquarters Site and put 1 quart into the canteen at a time. The water weighs 48 lbs., and I've carried it on little red wagons, modified golf bag carts, and over the shoulders on a pole with water bottles suspended from each end of the pole. Whatever else you do, PRIORITY ONE IS WATER!

(Assume your home is NOT habitable if using this kit.)

This kit is for two adults in fair physical condition, age 18 or over. You must modify kit contents to fit your family and your situation.

72-hour emergency bug-out kit for two people, age 18 and up

E = ESSENTIAL, O = OPTIONAL

CONTAINER 1: (50 lbs) WATER: Your TOP PRIORITY!
E ( ) 3 gallons drinking water per person in 2-liter plastic soda pop jugs.
Replace water every 3 months, other items before expiration dates.


CONTAINER 2: Items Grouped in Priority Order (8 lbs)

1: SHELTER:
E ( ) 2 emergency plastic ponchos
E ( ) 2 space blankets
E ( ) plastic ground cloth
E ( ) 50' rope
E ( ) 5-yard roll of duct tape

2: FIRE/SIGNAL:
E ( ) 2 plastic whistles on cords
E ( ) BIC lighter (with see-thru sides)
E ( ) wooden matches in waterproof case
E ( ) 2 fire starters
E ( ) 2 LED flashlights -OR -
E ( ) 2 heavy-duty flashlights
O ( ) w/ spare alkaline batteries/bulb

3: SURVIVAL TOOLS:
E ( ) first-aid kit [contents below]
E ( ) spare pair of eyeglasses
E ( ) prescription meds for 3 days
E ( ) water purifier (tablets/pump)
E ( ) compass
E ( ) Swiss Army-type knife -OR-
E ( ) Leatherman or Gerber tool -OR-
O ( ) slip-jaw pliers and screwdrivers
O ( ) P-38 military can opener
O ( ) pocket knife
O ( ) county road or topographic maps
O ( ) wire saw (chainsaw type)
O ( ) garden trowel
O ( ) roll of twine
O ( ) I.D. card with photo

4: PERSONAL HYGIENE:
E ( ) toilet paper in waterproof bag
O ( ) sanitary napkins
O ( ) 2 pair sunglasses (UV-blocking)
O ( ) sunscreen SPF 15+
O ( ) insect repellent (Cutters)
O ( ) chap stick
O ( ) 2 knit stocking caps
O ( ) Diaperene (NOT for baby!)

5: EATING UTENSILS:
E ( ) canteen
O ( ) 18 paper plates
O ( ) 2 sets metal forks/spoons
O ( ) 2 metal cups
O ( ) 25 sq ft heavy-duty aluminum foil
O ( ) Small pot to cook in

6: OVERNIGHT KIT:
O ( ) Scriptures
O ( ) sewing kit with scissors
O ( ) 2 toothbrushes/toothpaste
O ( ) small bar of soap (motel size)
O ( ) comb

7: OTHER:
O ( ) AM-FM radio with spare batteries
O ( ) Ziplock plastic bags
O ( ) $10 in quarters -OR-
O ( ) $100 in small bills and coins
O ( ) personal pocket phone book
O ( ) 10 feet of safety/baling wire
O ( ) dental floss with needle
O ( ) bootlaces

E( ) FIRST-AID KIT:
E ( ) adhesive tape or Vet Wrap
E ( ) Bacitrin or Neosporin ointment
E ( ) Misc. band-aids
E ( ) gauze pads, 2x3
E ( ) 2 gauze pads, 3x3
E ( ) gauze, roll
E ( ) 2 iodine prep pads
E ( ) non-aspirins [Ibuprofen?]
O ( ) alcohol pads
O ( ) ammonia inhalant
O ( ) anti-diarrhea [Imodium?]
O ( ) 2 antiseptic towelettes
O ( ) 3 butterfly closures
O ( ) oral thermometer
O ( ) painkiller [prescription]
O ( ) 5 safety pins
O ( ) shears or sharp scissors
O ( ) snakebite kit
O ( ) triangular bandage
E ( ) Zip-lock bags for all items
E ( ) waterproof container


CONTAINER 3: FOOD, Lowest Priority (6 lbs) (No food required for 3 days.)

O ( ) 3 days military MREs for 2 people (6 "Meals-Ready to Eat")
-OR- Alternate menu:
O ( ) beef sticks or jerky
O ( ) bouillon cubes
O ( ) canned nuts

O ( ) Ramen noodles
O ( ) M&M candy
O ( ) peanut butter in plastic jar
O ( ) powdered drink packets
O ( ) raisins
O ( ) salt
O ( ) sugar cubes

Consider:
E ( ) Fanny pack for Essential items (except for water)
E ( ) Backpack for all items in Containers 2 & 3
O ( ) Garbage bag to cover backpack in rain


Last thing, you'll notice that there are no clothes in the 72-hour kit. I'm assuming that you are wearing clothes. I'm assuming that you are wearing decent footwear, a jacket or parka, a hat or knit cap, gloves, etc. You might smell kind of stinky after 3 days. Don't worry. Clothes wash, and so will you.


AGAIN: You must modify kit contents to fit your family and your situation.

Y'all have fun, now!