72 Hour Survival Kits and 72 hour emergency kits

72 hour kits for emergency preparation and disaster preparedness planning

72-hour Survival Kits

Executive 72-hour Kits with Solar Upgrade

Product Description

This kit includes the following: 1 Organizational Backpack, 1 Large backpack, 1 Dynamo AM/FM radio and flashlight with lithium ion battery-rechargeable with a hand crank, 4 eight hour light sticks, Magnesium Firestarter, 4 emergency reflective sleeping bags, 4 emergency ponchos, 4 body warmers, 2 tube tents, 20 hour liquid candle, 4 3600 Calorie US Coast Guard approved Food Bars with a 5 year shelf life (SOS brand coconut flavor), 24 US Coast Guard approved Water Pouches (125ml each) with a 5 year shelf life (SOS brand), 1 bottle of 50 Potable Aqua water purification tablets (Aquamira brand), 1 Lexan bottle (1L), 1 multi-tool knife, 1 5-in-1 survival whistle, 1 50 ft. rope, 2 pairs of work gloves, 4 N95 masks (individually wrapped to keep clean), 1 deluxe first aid kit, 1 hygiene kit (4 toothbrushes, toothpaste, comb, washcloth, 10 tissues, 24 wet naps, shampoo), 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 note pad, 1 pencil, 1 sewing kit and 1 Emergency Preparedness Guide. The 48 page HOW TO PREPARE FOR ANY DISASTER gives you the steps to preparedness. It includes emergency checklists, preparedness tips, what to do before, during and after a disaster.

Survivor Emergency Kit-4 Person, Emergency Zone® brand, Disaster Survival Kit, 72 Hour Kit

Mountain House freeze dried food and MRE food

Each 72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit includes:

72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit backpack Light Stick, 12 Hour (Green) Plastic whistle with Lanyard 37 Piece First Aid Kit Duct Tape, 50 yards 14 in 1 pocket tool 3 way Can Opener AM/FM Radio with battery D Batteries	Flashlight, Uses D batteries 4x Solar Blanket 4× 2400 Calorie Food Ration (5 year shelf life) Water Pouch x 40 (5 year shelf life) 4x Emergency Poncho 4x N95 Respirator mask Bio Hazard Bag x2 Work Gloves, Leather Palm Waterproof Matches, Box of 50
72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit- 1 Person	72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit-2 Person
72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit- 3 Person	72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit- 4 Person
72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit- 5 Person	Deluxe 72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit-1 Person
Deluxe 72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit- 2 Person	Deluxe 72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit- 3 Person
Deluxe 72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit- 4 Person	Deluxe 72 Hour Emergency Survival Kit- 5 Person

Car Emergency Kits

Vehicle Emergency Kits for Roadside Emergency Preparedness

This list can help in making your Earthquake Survival Kits for both, home and auto too. Some of the important items for earthquake preparedness are: dust masks, folding shovel and other gear related to digging out, first aid articles and items that will assist you in making a shelter, if needed. Consider that you might not be able to occupy your home after a bad earthquake hits.

(Items marked with an ‘*’ are included in the general 72 hour survival kits)

Gear

*-First Aid Kit
*-Sleeping Bag, Bedroll or Blankets
*-Foam Pads
*-Flashlight (spare batteries and bulb)
Candles
Lighter
3 Light sticks (12 hour)
Mosquito Netting
Plastic Sheeting
Tube Tent
Waterproof Matches
Backpack
Canteen
Five Gallon Pail with Lid

Tools and Supplies

*-Emergency Food Supplies
*-Multi-Purpose Tool with knife, pliers, screwdrivers
*-Swiss Army Knife
Folding Shovel
Hatchet
Needles and Thread
100′ Nylon Rope
Roll of Duct Tape
100′ Twine/String
Vise Grips

Clothing

*-Complete change of clothing (consider change of seasons)
*-Current prescription glasses
*-Underwear, 2 sets
*-Gas Mask
Dust Masks
Rain Coat
Boots and Socks
Sunglasses
Heavy Duty Work Gloves

Communication Items

*-Radio (solar, hand cranked or battery powered; if battery, include extra batteries)
*-$200 in cash and change
*-Compass of good quality
*-Notepad
*-Pencil, Pen
*-Phone numbers and addresses of friends/family
Local Maps
Postcards, pre-addressed and stamped to friends and family
3 Signal Flares
Signal Mirror
Signal Whistle

Latrine And General Hygiene

*-Liquid Bleach and Eyedropper
*-Sponge
*-Surgical Gloves, three pairs (these are inexpensive and can be obtained in discount stores)
*-Toilet Paper, two rolls flattened
*-Towelettes, pre-moistened
*-3 Trash Bags (for human waste and trash)
Disinfectant

Personal Hygiene

*-Lotion
*-Comb and Brush
*-Dental Floss
*-Deodorant
*-Liquid Soap for personal washing
*-Pre-moistened Towelettes
*-Tampons/Sanitary napkins
*-Toothbrush
*-Toothpaste
Shampoo
Tweezers, pointed
Wash Cloth and Towel

Miscellaneous

Ammunition, if a firearm is selected
*-Bible
*-Book for pleasure reading
*-Deck of Playing Cards
Firearm for Protection
Magnifying Glass
Paper Clips
Rubber Bands
Safety Pins
Survival Manual

Waterproof container with Certified copies of:
Wills
Births, deaths, marriage certificates and divorce decrees
House and life insurance policies
Inventory of valuable household items
Deeds and contracts
Stocks and bonds
Charge card account numbers and their “lost or stolen” notification numbers
Bank account numbers
Medical records including immunizations
Social Security numbers
Passports

Infant Supplies (if applicable)

*-Baby Powder
*-Blanket, spare
*-Bottles, spare
*-Diapers, disposable
*-Formula
*-Lotion
*-Pre-Moistened Towelettes
*-Teething Ring
*-Toys

Senior Care (if applicable)
*-Denture Care Items
*-Batteries, extra (for hearing aids)
*-Eye Glasses
*-Heart and/or Blood Pressure Medications and necessary Prescriptions
*-Oxygen, Portable (extra tanks and hoses if this is required)
*-Special Dietary Items
*-Warmer Clothing (generally the elderly have trouble with poor circulation and get cold easier.)

Pet Care (if applicable)

*-Food Bowl
*-Toys or Chew Bone
*-Water Bowl
*-Water (1 gallon per dog per day. 1 pint per cat)
Leash and Collar
Muzzle

72 Hour Survival – 72 Hour Kits

Make your own 72 hour emergency kits.

(See below for list)

A photo I took of the ice storm in December of 2008 in upstate New York. The power was out for days and it was well below freezing. Before I had my 72 hour survival kits put together.

72 Hour Emergency Kits for Survival

These are Holly Deyo’s suggestions for preparing your own 72 Hour Emergency Kits.  For more information get her book “Dare to Prepare!“

Food And Water Items

One Person

Beef Jerky (very salty)
Canned Fruit Juices
Canned Meats, Vegetables and Fruits
Canned Soup, read-to-eat variety
Canned Tea and Soda Pop
Cookies
Dried Fruit
Granola, Power Bars and Trail Mix
Hard Candy and Chewing Gum
Heater Meals (this is a brand of non-refrigerated emergency food with its own heating element built in. No fires required. They are approximately US$6 each.)
Instant Coffee/Tea Bags/Whitener/Sugar
MREs (Meals Ready to Eat)
Peanut Butter and Crackers

Water, 3 gallons or 13 liters (1 gallon or 4 liters per person per day) – additional water may be needed for brushing teeth and hygiene

Manual Can Opener
Paper Plates, Plastic Eating Utensils, Disposable Cups (one each per meal plus extra cups)
Roll Paper Towels
1-Quart (1-litre) Containers with lids for purifying water, two so water can be poured back and forth to re-oxygenate
Water Purifying Tablets
Zip-loc Freezer Bags, gallon or 4 liter (1 box)
Zip-loc Freezer Bags, quart or 1 liter (1 box)
Aluminum Foil

General Supplies – 72 hour emergency kits

Camping Gear
First Aid Kit
Sleeping Bag, Bedroll, Swag or Thermal Blankets
Foam Pads to go under sleeping bag, bedroll, etc. especially for the elderly
Food and Water
Flashlight and extra batteries

Clothing
Complete change of comfortable clothing*
Current prescription glasses
Gas Mask,
Underwear, 2 sets

Communication Items
Radio (hand cranked or battery powered; if battery, include extra batteries)
Cell phone (it might work)
Note pad
Pencil, Pen
Phone numbers and addresses of friends/family
$200 in cash and change (during times of disaster, charge cards and checks can’t be verified)*

Latrine And General Hygiene
Liquid Bleach and Eyedropper (sprinkle in portable toilet to keep down bacteria and smell)
Sponge
Surgical Gloves, three pair (these are inexpensive and can be obtained in discount stores)
Toilet Paper, one roll per person
Trash Bags (three, for human waste and misc. rubbish)

Personal Hygiene
Body/Hand Lotion
Comb and Brush
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Liquid Soap for personal washing
Pre moistened Towelettes
Tampons/Sanitary napkins
Toothbrush
Toothpaste

Infant Supplies (if applicable)
Baby Powder
Blanket, spare
Bottles, spare
Diapers, disposable
Formula
Lotion
Pre-Moistened Towelettes
Teething Ring
Toys

Miscellaneous
Bible
Book for Pleasure Reading
Deck of Playing Cards and Board Games
Fire Extinguisher
Multi-Purpose Tool with knife, pliers, screwdrivers
Swiss Army Knife

Pet Care (if applicable)
Food and Food Bowl
Toys or Chew Bone
Water and Water Bowl, one gallon (4 liters) per dog per day. For a cat, it is about 1 pint.
Newspaper or litter box

Senior Care (if applicable)
Denture Care Items
Batteries, extra (for hearing aids)
Eye Glasses
Medications
Oxygen, Portable (extra tanks and hoses if this is required)
Prescriptions
Special Dietary Items
Warmer Clothing (generally the elderly have trouble with poor circulation and get cold easier.)

You are welcome to comment with your own ideas for building 72 hour kits.