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1 | Family 72 Hour Kit Equipment List Worksheet | ||||||||
2 | Compiled By Sarah Jackson | ||||||||
3 | Item Needed | Description | # per Family or | # per Adult (12 & up) | # per child (3-12) | # per Baby (0-3) | Your Family's Total | Expiration Date | |
4 | Packs (Choose one for each family member according to their size and ability) | ||||||||
5 | Large Backpack or Rolling Backpack | Frame packs are best, should be waterproof | 1 | 1 | |||||
6 | Durable water-resistant duffel bag | Internal frame, with wheels is best | 1 | 1 | |||||
7 | Large 5 gallon buckets | From bakery's sold cheaply, waterproof, not easy to carry long distances | 1 | ||||||
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9 | Warmth and Shelter | ||||||||
10 | Emergency reflective blanket/ solar sleeping bag | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
11 | 8 hour hand and body warmers | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | |||||
12 | Poncho | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
13 | Wool Mittens and Hat | Most important in cold climates, also useful year-round | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
14 | Tube tent | 1 Tent for 1 Adult and 1 Child, Lightweight backpacking tent also works well | 1 | ||||||
15 | Wool Blend Blanket | Most important in cold climates, also useful year-round | 1 | 1 | |||||
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17 | Light Sources | ||||||||
18 | Flashlight- Hand generated are best and affordable | good rule of thumb, 1 minute of crank=1 hour of light | 1 | 1 | |||||
19 | Waterproof and windproof matches | Box of 50 in plastic bags | 1 | ||||||
20 | 100 hour emergency candle | Indoor/ Outdoor use, smokeless | 1-2 | ||||||
21 | 12 hour light sticks | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||
22 | Lighter or Flint fire starter | 1 | |||||||
23 | Flares | 1-2 | |||||||
24 | Extra batteries, all sizes | Store in plastic bags | 1 | ||||||
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26 | Safety | ||||||||
27 | Complete First Aid Kit | Use First Aid kit supply list, or buy prepackaged | 1 | ||||||
28 | N95 respirator mask | N95 is best, dust mask or bandana will work for most things | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
29 | Gas mask | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
30 | Mini First Aid Kit | Basic Supplies in each pack | 1 | 1 | |||||
31 | Water Purification Tablets or Filters | Or Bottled water or other form for purifying water | 1 | ||||||
32 | Bug Spray | 1 | |||||||
33 | Sunscreen | 1 | |||||||
34 | Pepper Spray | 1 | |||||||
35 | IOSAT Potassium Iodide Tablets for Nuclear Emerg. | 14- 130 mg tablets= 2 week supply for 1 adult, children need special mixture | 1 | ||||||
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37 | Item Needed | Description | # per Family or | # per Adult (12 & up) | # per child (3-12) | # per Baby (0-3) | Your Family's Total | Expiration Date | |
38 | Tools and Equipment | ||||||||
39 | 5-in-1 Survival Whistle | Compass, flint, reflective mirror, dry storage (for matches or contact info) | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
40 | Multi-Tool Pocket Knife | Including: knife, can opener, saw, screwdriver | 1 | ||||||
41 | 50 ft. Nylon Rope | 1 | |||||||
42 | AM/ FM Radio, Crank or with extra batteries | NOAA Weather Band is useful, many with cell phone charging abilities | 1 | ||||||
43 | Emergency Stove and Fuel | Or aluminum foil for reflective cooking | 1 | ||||||
44 | Foldable Shovel | 1 | |||||||
45 | Hatchet or Ax | 1 | |||||||
46 | Work Gloves | Leather are best | 1 | ||||||
47 | Sewing Kit | 2 needles, 2 pins, 2 buttons, spool of thread | 1 | ||||||
48 | Bungee Cords | Many Uses, especially to attach a childs pack to an adults | 2-4 | ||||||
49 | Roll of Duct Tape | 1 | |||||||
50 | 12 Clothespins | 1 | |||||||
51 | Fishing line and 3 hooks | 1 | |||||||
52 | Compass and Maps, | local, state and regional maps; handheld battery GPS is helpful | |||||||
53 | Pens/ Pencils | 1-2 | 1-2 | ||||||
54 | Pad of Paper | Keep in zip lock bag | 1 | 1 | |||||
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56 | Money | ||||||||
57 | At least $20 in Cash | small bills | 1 | ||||||
58 | $5 in quarters and dimes per kit | 1 | 1 | ||||||
59 | Pre-paid phone cards (60-120 min each) | If cell phones don't work | 1 | 1 | |||||
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61 | Food | Pack only what your family will be willing to eat. Try out new things ahead of time. | |||||||
62 | 3600 calorie bar | Or 3- 1200 calorie bars/day/person, non-thirst evoking | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
63 | Water Bottles, Boxes, or Pouches | 1 gallon/day/person. Bottles with filter are good affordable option | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
64 | Canned Meat, Veggies, Fruit | Tuna, Vienna sausages, beans, whatever your family will eat | 2-4 | 2-4 | 2-4 | ||||
65 | Canned Ready-to-eat-soup | 2-4 | 2-4 | 2-4 | |||||
66 | Bagged Dried Fruit or Trail Mix | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
67 | Granola Bars, Beef Jerky | Any Long Lasting Snack, Not chocolate | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||
68 | Chewing gum or hard candy | 2-4 | 2-4 | ||||||
69 | MRE's | Use instead of canned food | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||||
70 | Garbage Bag | 2-4 | |||||||
71 | Mess Kit | Or paper/ plastic dishes and utensils | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
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73 | Item Needed | Description | # per Family or | # per Adult (12 & up) | # per child (3-12) | # per Baby (0-3) | Your Family's Total | Expiration Date | |
74 | Personal Needs | ||||||||
75 | Hygiene Kit, Personal Care Items | Toothpaste/ brush, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
76 | Roll of Toilet Paper | Remove cardboard roll, flatten and seal in zip lock bag | 2 | ||||||
77 | Hand Sanitizer | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
78 | Complete Change of Clothes | Change 2x a year for seasons and growth, include extra socks and shoes | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
79 | Prescription Medications | Clearly Labeled and keep Safe from Children | As Needed | ||||||
80 | Over the Counter Pain Relievers | Tylenol, Motrin, Aleve, etc | 1 | ||||||
81 | First Aid and Survival Handbook | Boy Scouts of America is very good | 1 | ||||||
82 | Biohazard bag | For waste, or dig a hole in the ground | 2-4 | ||||||
83 | Deck of Cards | Or other small games your family enjoys | 1 | ||||||
84 | Bucket with Lid | 5 gal. size, many uses, like port-a-potty if needed | 1 | ||||||
85 | Moist Towelettes | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||
86 | Laungry Detergent | Samples are the best or Powder in double plastic bags | 1-2 | ||||||
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88 | Important Documents and Information | Keep up-to-date, Include Copies of Everything in Water-Tight Container | |||||||
89 | Personal Info | Birthday, medical history, out of state contacts | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
90 | Birth Certificates | 1 | |||||||
91 | Marriage License | 1 | |||||||
92 | Will | 1 | |||||||
93 | Insurance Forms and Policy Numbers | Home, auto, life, health, etc | 1 | ||||||
94 | Credit/ Debit Card Information | Bank Account and Investment information | 1 | ||||||
95 | Up to Date Photo of Each Family Member | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
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97 | Baby and Child Care Items | Pack in adult pack. | |||||||
98 | Carrier, Sling, or Backpack Carrier | Backpack carrier is best to leave hands open and have storage space | |||||||
99 | Can of formula | Even if you are nursing, something may happen to you. | 1 | ||||||
100 | Bottles, Liners, Nipples | 2-4 |