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

Disaster Preparedness Planning

Emergency Essentials – General Supplies and Gear

This is a list of general supplies and gear that are the emergency essentials you will need for your own emergency preparation. It is best to begin with your 72 hour survival kits first. Once those are complete begin to work on your long term disaster preparedness planning. We deal with survival gardens, emergency food supplies (for your survival food storage), and water supplies, separately. The list is based on 4 people, and should be refined to suit your own needs. It’s based on information from Holly Deyo.

CAMPING GEAR

36 each Candles
200 each Fire Starters (jelly, ribbon, tablets, impregnated peat bricks, wax-coated pine cones, magnesium block, flint)
1 each First Aid Kit
1 each Fuel Refills (for each type, propane, sterno, diesel, gas)
2 each Fishing Kit
4 each Foam Mattress Pads (for under sleeping bags, swags, etc.)
4 cans Insect Repellent
1 each Kettle, huge, with lid (at least lobster pot size) for boiling water
18 each Light sticks (12 hour)
4 each Lighter (butane)
4 bottles Liquid Detergent for clothes and dish washing
1 each Mosquito Netting
4 each Plastic Sheeting or Tarps (waterproofing between sleeping bag and ground)
2 each Propane Lanterns and Extension Poles
2 each Propane Tank (20 lb or 9 Kg)
4 each Propane Wicks or Socks
1 each Portable Clothes Line and Pegs or Clothes Pins
2 each Prescriptions for current medications
2 each Sleeping Bag, Bedroll, Swag or Wool Blankets
1 each Snake Bite Kit
4 each Space Blankets (reflects up to 90% of your body heat and only weighs 20 oz)
2 each Tents (2 person)
5 each Trash Bags*
1 each Wash Board
1 each Wash Tub for laundry
10 boxes Waterproof Matches
* Purchase the heaviest, largest trash bags available for countless uses like an extra tent, emergency wind/rain protection or keeping pack and contents dry

CARRYING ITEMS

4 each Backpack for supplies
4 each Fanny pack for short excursions
4 each Five Gallon Pail with Lid
4 each Water Canteen

CLOTHING

24 each Bandanas (inexpensive shield face, head cover, wash cloth, bandage, etc.)
12 each Complete Change of Clothing* (3 for each person)
2 each Current Prescription Glasses
12 each Dust Masks
12 each Extra 3 sets of underwear (3 for each person)
1 each Gas Mask if you are living in one of the top 120 major cities
8 pair Heavy Socks for boots
4 each Rain Poncho OR Rubberized Parka and Rain Pants (oversized to layer clothing underneath; these are preferable over Rain Ponchos-offer more protection)
4 each Sturdy Boots
4 each Sunglasses
4 pair Tennis Shoes
4 pair Work Gloves, heavy duty
*Most people will need to consider seasonal changes. Every season, update your stored change of clothes for appropriate weather conditions. In winter, include coats, hats, gloves, thermal underwear, snow boots and clothes for layering.

COMMUNICATION ITEMS

1 set $1000. in cash and change
2 each Compass of good quality
6 each Notepad
2 each Map of your local area
4 each Pen
4 each Pencil
1 set Phone numbers and addresses of friends and family
1 set Pre-addressed, stamped postcards of friends and family out of state
1 each Radio (solar, hand cranked or battery powered)
8 each Road Flares
1 each Short-wave Radio (plus extra batteries)
12 each Signal Flares
4 each Signal Mirror
4 each Signal Whistle

COOKING ITEMS

2 rolls Aluminum Foil, heavy weight
2 each Boning Knife
2 each Bread Loaf Pan
1 each Butcher Knife
1 each Camp Stove
1 each Can Opener, manual, heavy duty
1 each Corkscrew
6 each Dish Cloths
1 each Dutch Oven, large with lid, stainless steel or cast iron best*

INFANT SUPPLIES

3 sets Baby Clothes
2 bottles Baby Powder
2 bottles Baby Wash
2 each Blankets
3 each Bottles
26 boxes Diapers, disposable (24 count)
1 bottle Diaper Rash Ointment
? cans Formula
2 bottles Lotion
1 each Teething Ring
2 boxes Towelettes, Premoistened
Toys

LATRINE AND GENERAL HYGIENE

12 pair Surgical Gloves (these are inexpensive and can be obtained in discount stores)
1 each Camping Potty
2 bottles Disinfectant
3 gallons Liquid Bleach and Eye Dropper
4 bottles Liquid Detergent for clothes and dish washing
4 each Sponges
2 boxes Steel Wool Pads like Brillo
40 rolls Toilet Paper, rolls flattened
2 boxes Towelettes, Premoistened (in addition to ones for infants)
120 each Trash Bags, large (for human waste and misc. rubbish)
4 bottles Vinegar

MISCELLANEOUS

1 each Bible
1 each Board Games: Scrabble, Monopoly, Chess, Backgammon, Checkers
8 each Books for pleasure
1 set Certified Copies of:
wills
birth, death, 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, where pertinent for each family member

*Keep these items in waterproof containers. Many survival and camping stores sell flat, water tight pouches. If you have a food vacuum sealer, this is a great use for it.

Ammunition, if firearm is selected
1 each Clock, wind-up manually like Big Ben and Baby Ben
2 each Firearm, (pistol and rifle recommended, personal choice item)
1 each Hunting Knife
2 decks Playing Cards
1 each Magnifying Glass
1 box Paper Clips, assorted sizes
1 box Rubber Bands, assorted sizes
1 box Safety Pins, assorted sizes
1 each Dare To Prepare book

PERSONAL HYGIENE

1 bottle After Shave
2 months Birth Control
2 bottles Body/Hand Lotion
4 each Comb and Brush
1 set Cosmetics
2 each Dental Floss
2 bottles Body/Hand Lotion
4 each Comb and Brush
1 each Cosmetics
2 each Dental Floss
4 each Deodorant
3 bottles Liquid Soap for personal washing
1 box Panty Liners
1 bottle Perfume
3 pkgs Razor Blades (10 count)
3 bottles Shampoo
1 box Tampons/Sanitary napkins
4 each Toothbrush
3 tubes Toothpaste
1 each Tweezers, pointed
8 each Wash Cloths & Towels

SENIOR CARE

2 each Batteries for Wheelchairs and Hearing Aids
1 each Crutches or Walkers, Tips and Pads
2 boxes Denture Care Items
1 spare Eye Glasses
2 months Heart or Blood Pressure Medications
2 months Prescriptions
Special Dietary Items
3 sets Warmer Clothing

TOOLS & HANDYMAN ITEMS

2 each ABC Fire Extinguisher (check expiration date)
1 each Axe
6 each Bungee Straps (variety)
1 each Bush or Tree Saw
1 set Buttons, assorted sizes
1 each Crowbar
1 each Drill, Hand-operated
3 rolls Duct Tape
4 each Flashlight (extra batteries, bulbs)
1 each Generator, diesel preferably 5 KW
1 each Hammer
1 each Hatchet
1 roll Masking Tape (for labeling, etc.)
1 box Nails, assorted sizes
1 pkg Needles and Thread (assorted)
1 box Pins
1 each Pliers, needle nose
1 each Pliers, regular
1 each Post Hole Digger, auger type
100′ Rope, Nylon
1 each Scissors
1 each Screwdriver, Phillips
1 each Screwdriver, Flat Head
1 each Shovel, Rounded V-shaped for digging
1 each Sledgehammer
1 each Staple Gun and Staples
1 each Swiss Army Knife
100′ Twine or Heavy String
1 each Vice Grips
1 each Wire Cutters
1 each Wench and Cable, manual
1 each Wrench

Gear – Camping

Black Diamond Stormtrack Tent – S09 A four-season basecamp shelter the two-person Stormtrack is a deluxe freestanding double-walled tent built to withstand the worst weather a mountain can deliver. With double doors roomy vestibules and adjustable rear front and top vents this tent provides plenty of weather-protected gear storage and cooking space. Set-up is quick and easy thanks to the tent’s three-pole fast pitch hubs and 50/50 sleeve/clip designs. $599.95 USD

Mountainsmith Men’s Centennial 30 Backpack – S09 New for 2010! The most technical ruck in our day pack line ideal for such activities as day-long climbing pushing a 14er summit or that get-away fly fishing trip. The slim profile expands to provide an astonishing 38 L of capacity for those extra long days avoiding the rat race. Made with 450d ReDura the Centennial 30 utilizes 16 recycled 16-ounce plastic bottles. Save the planet go backpacking! $80.00 USD

MSR SuperFly Stove w/Auto Start – S10 The SuperFly canister stove’s adaptable Multi-Mount interface makes it our most versatile when traveling internationally. Compatible with most self-sealing fuel canisters sturdy pot supports add stability for larger pots and a broad flame delivers even heating and makes the SuperFly stove one of the fastest boiling stoves available. Available with or without piezo auto-ignition. $69.95 USD

Snow Peak Giga Power Lantern – S10 The ultra light Giga Power Lanterns boast an 80W output and is offered with piezo auto ignition. The Giga Power Lantern includes a glass globe and an optional wire mesh globe is available separately. $59.96 USD

The North Face Blue Ridge BX Sleeping Bag – S10 A classic three-season mummy bag for the littlest campers this kids’ mummy bag is a campground favorite in conditions dipping as low as 20ºF. Designed with the same durable technical features as its adult counterparts this synthetic bag is made from a silky taffeta shell and liner that’s extremely soft against skin. Kid-friendly zips are easy to use and a full-length draft tube located inside the bag retains body heat from escaping through the zip’s teeth. $42.99 USD

Granite Gear Traditional Food Pack – S10 Our Traditional series refines the age-old portage pack design with an anatomically cut harness system sternum strap arched lid and drawcord overflow. A padded hip belt adds comfort and stability over long portages. The #4 pack also has side compression straps. $119.95 USD

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.

Emergency Preparation

Whether long term or short term, emergency preparation takes time and planning.

There are different factors that influence the approach each of us takes to be prepared for an unexpected disaster. Some of them include: budget, local climate, and type of surroundings you live in (urban, suburban or rural). Do you have a pet? Children or seniors to care for? Are you in an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, or tsunami zone?

Some of you live paycheck to paycheck, while others have resources and savings. This is going to be a factor in how you carry out your personal preparedness planning. If finances are not a concern, you can put together your own disaster preparedness list and do the needed shopping and organizing in one weekend. If finances are a concern, this process could take several months, or more. You might need to buy a couple extra items each time you go shopping. Step by step purchase and organization of your personal survival supplies.

Take into consideration your location, and the places you travel for business or pleasure. Look at severe weather in your area. Are you living in a desert with some temperatures at or above 100 degrees? Are you in an earthquake zone, where you need your kit to be customized for earthquake survival? For earthquake zones you will want to include additional items like dust masks. Are you in a highly populated region, or far from any population center? If you are out in the boonies, you will need a way to contact other people. Knowing your neighbors and getting involved in your community is another aspect of being prepared.

For those with children and seniors, there are items such as diapers for babies and prescription medications for seniors that become vital to stock up on. If you do a lot of traveling by car, then a 72 hour car kit becomes important.

This is a summary of the kinds of topics we cover here at Survival Tree. Please feel welcome to take part in our discussions.

• 72 Hour Survival Kits – Earthquake Emergency Kits
• Long Term Emergency Preparation
  • Food and Water Storage
  • General Supplies and Gear
  • Pets
  • Garden and Seeds
• Auto Emergency Kits

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