Generic 72-Hour Emergency Kit
This kit contains essential items for a 72-hour emergency period.
Basic Items
A good bugout bag should weigh 1/5 to 1/4 of your body weight (1/3 is max). As a rule of thumb, 9 kg is considered lightweight, 14kg is considered normal.
Food (1 meal/day/person + snacks)
3 meals
1.8kg
Water
2L per day per person
6 liters
6.0kg
Sweatshirt/Middle layer
1 item
400g
Pants
1 item
500g
T-Shirts
2 items
600g
Socks
2 pairs
200g
Lighter
1 item
20g
Cash
1 item
10g
Soap
1 item
100g
Flashlight
1 item
150g
Folding Knife
1 item
100g
Duct Tape
1 roll
100g
Spare Keys
1 set
30g
Safety Whistle
Fox 40 works great, no moving parts
1 item
10g
Bandana or Buff
1 item
50g
Important Documents
Include copies of identification (passport, driver's license), insurance policies, medical information, property deeds, and emergency contacts. Store in waterproof container.
1 set
100g
Extended Items
These additional items provide extra security and comfort during an emergency. Total kit weight: 14780
Dust Mask
1 item
10g
Work Gloves
1 pair
100g
Clear Hose (1m)
To drain water, gasoline, etc.
1 item
200g
Rope (10m)
Paracord should be fine
1 item
200g
Matches
Another form of firemaking
1 box
50g
Headlight
1 item
100g
Spare Batteries
1 set
100g
Small FM Radio
1 item
200g
USB Charger
1 item
150g
Fish Hook & Fishing Line (10m)
1 set
50g
Fixed Knife
1 item
200g
Water Filter
Sawyer Mini
1 item
100g
Pen and Paper
1 set
50g
USB Stick with Important Documents
1 item
20g
Zip Ties
10 items
500g
Trash Bag
5 items
500g
Metal Water Bottle
To boil water if necessary
1 item
300g
Compass
1 item
50g
Sharpies
2 items
60g
Condom (unflavored)
For carrying water, weatherproofing gear
3 items
30g
First Aid Kit
1 kit
500g
Survival Kit
1 kit
300g
Gas Mask
1 item
700g
Potassium Iodide Tablets
For radiation protection
14 tablets
140g
Emergency Action Plans
Bug Out Plan
A plan for quickly evacuating your home in case of emergency.
Communication Plan
How to stay in touch with loved ones during an emergency.
Shelter-in-Place Plan
How to safely shelter in your home during an emergency.
First Aid Plan
Basic first aid procedures for common emergency situations.
Water Management Plan
How to find, purify, and conserve water during an emergency.
Food Management Plan
How to store, prepare, and conserve food during an emergency.