72 Hour Kit

72-Hour Emergency Kit

This list should be used as a guide or outline. It is an example of emergency preparedness storage suggestions.

Created by Conchita walker 04/2002

First Aid Kit

First Aid Book

Consecrated Oil

Antibiotic Ointment

Rubbing Alcohol

Calamine Lotion

Diarrhea Remedy

Prescription Medicine

Hydrogen Peroxide

Bicarbonate of Soda

Adhesive Tape

Elastic Bandages (ACE)

Gauze Bandages

Triangular Bandages

Safety Pins

Thermometer

Soap and Washcloth

Plastic bags

Scissors

Tweezers

Container for above items

Helps and Hints

Use this list as a guide.

You can put together a kit or purchase one and just leave it with your 72-hr kit.

Good additions to the general list are cotton balls and q-tips, instant heat or ice packs.

Don’t forget medications needed for family members that have SEVERE allergic reaction to bees, spiders, ants.

Food

Pork and Beans (3 lbs per person)

Dry Milk (3 lbs per person)

1 Gallon of Water (per person per day)

Graham Crackers

Dried Fruit

Canned Juices (46 oz. per person)

Peanut Butter

Formula and Baby Food

Snack Foods

Nuts

Helps and Hints

Use this list as a guide.

Take the types of food that you will actually eat. Other canned items that will work; tuna, chicken, vegetables, fruit. Dried items; granola, beef jerky. Think high energy.

Keep in mind, that you can purchase gallons of water or you can fill 2 liter soda bottles with water or use plastic milk jugs (note: milk jugs are bio-degradable and will break down after about 6 months). Remember to rotate out your gallons of water every 3 to 4 months. 55-gallon barrels are available, but keep storage and transportation needs in mind.

Toiletries

Toothbrush and Paste

Small Mirror

Soap

Small Bottle of Shampoo

Moistened Towelettes

Deodorant

Chap-stick

Disposable Razors

Feminine Hygiene Products

Towel and Washcloth

Toilet Paper

Helps and Hints

Use this list as a guide.

Travel sizes take up the least space.

Zip-lock bags are great for holding toiletries. Each family member can have their own labeled bag.

A coffee can with an oval hole in the lid is a great storage container for toilet paper.

Skin- so-soft is a moisturizer that has also doubled as an effective mosquito repellant for some people.

Camper/ Traveler towels and wash cloths fold up to ‘nothing’ when dry

Kitchen

Can Opener

Plastic Dishpans

Dishes, Cups, Eating Utensils

Dish Soap and Towel

Backpacking Stove and Fuel

Pan or Pot for cooking

Plastic sheet or Tablecloth

Cooking Spoons

Knife

Spatula

Aluminum Foil

Helps and Hints

Use this list as a guide.

If you don’t have a camp stove, charcoal can be used as a substitute.

If you use paper or plastic plates, cups, be aware of proper disposal of these items. Another option is camping dishes. They stack in each other and are light weight.

Misc.

Radio, Battery Powered Batteries stored separately

Lantern, Battery Powered Batteries stored separately

Flashlight

Extra Batteries

Paper Towels/’Shamwow’ Towels

Garbage Bags

Infant Needs

Candles and Waterproof Matches

Bucket

Shovel, Ax, Hammer, Screwdriver, Pliers

Utility Knife

Rope

Plastic Ground Cover

Tent

Pillows

Sleeping Bags or Blankets

Changes of Clothing

Cash

Gasoline

Pet Supplies

Helps and Hints

Use this list as a guide.

Think double duty: use a walk-man that has a radio as well as a cd player or cassette or and mp3 player with a radio.

5-gallon paint buckets with lids are great for storage and also double as seating.

Keep a few plastic tarps, they come in handy.

Bug Spray. Citronella candles provide light and help deter mosquitoes.

Keep a coin purse containing quarters, cash, a phone card, travelers checks and/or possibly a couple of gift cards, in your kit (Wal-mart, CVS and Walgreens are national).The cards and travelers checks do not expire.

Don’t forget about your pets.

Stress Reducers

Coloring Books

Crayons

Card Games

Books

Paper and Pencils

Scriptures

Needle Work

Board Games

Helps and Hints

Use this list as a guide.

If these items are put in children’s backpacks they can be ‘responsible’ for these items and not have to wait for adults to dig the items out for them to use.

Important Documents

Deeds, Titles, Wills, Contracts, Birth certificates

Insurance information, Policies

Family Albums and information

Medical records, Immunization information

Passports

Military Records

Helps and Hints

Use this list as a guide.

Have a water proof/ water tight container for documents.

Just In Case… Extra Notes

Use this list as a guide.

The 1 gallon of water per person per day suggestion is 2 quarts for drinking and 2 quarts for bathing.

If you are evacuating from an area that will flood, pack a few changes of work clothing.

Think double duty and save space by packing the smallest size of items that you can comfortably make due with.

If you are taking dry items that will need to be hydrated, remember that you will need extra water.

Be prepared to treat water to make it drinkable if you not sure about the source. Boil the water and use H2O pellets.

Have water, duffle bags/ back packs, buckets, storage containers, ect in a central location for easy access like a coat closet, and for Grab and Go ease.

Links

Use the following links for more information. This is not a complete list, there are many other sources available on line.

www.thebackpackersguide.com