Laundry List of 72-hour Kit Items

Sometimes laundry lists can be useful, so here we go. I'll have to comment on the items more in detail later.

Water (72 hours worth will depend on your location.)
Food (High energy and protein)

• 3 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• Snacks as you might need

Something to eat on and with depending on food
Weather gear

• Rain poncho
• Gloves
• Scarf
• Hat

Change of clothes (think about getting wet and how you'd want to prepare.)
Medications
Hygiene items

• Soap
• Towel
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Floss
• Feminine products
• Contact supplies
• Toilet paper (flatten the roll)
• Diapers and wipes

Knife (a good leatherman type utility tool would be better)
Compass
Whistle
Shelter
Bedding
Matches in a waterproof container
Candle
Copies of important documents

• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificate
• Drivers Licenses
• Bank Account Information
  

Light (flashlight or headlamp)
Radio
Extra batteries
Toys and games
Something to put all this into for portability

As you can see, this is not an extensive list. I'll have to add to it as other items come to mind.

- Mark

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