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Family 72 Hour Kit Equipment List Worksheet
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Compiled By Sarah Jackson
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Item NeededDescription
# per Family or
# per Adult (12 & up)
# per child (3-12)
# per Baby (0-3)
Your Family's Total
Expiration Date
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Packs (Choose one for each family member according to their size and ability)
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Large Backpack or Rolling BackpackFrame packs are best, should be waterproof11
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Durable water-resistant duffel bagInternal frame, with wheels is best11
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Large 5 gallon bucketsFrom bakery's sold cheaply, waterproof, not easy to carry long distances1
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Warmth and Shelter
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Emergency reflective blanket/ solar sleeping bag111
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8 hour hand and body warmers3-43-43-4
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Poncho111
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Wool Mittens and HatMost important in cold climates, also useful year-round111
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Tube tent1 Tent for 1 Adult and 1 Child, Lightweight backpacking tent also works well1
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Wool Blend BlanketMost important in cold climates, also useful year-round11
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Light Sources
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Flashlight- Hand generated are best and affordablegood rule of thumb, 1 minute of crank=1 hour of light11
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Waterproof and windproof matchesBox of 50 in plastic bags1
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100 hour emergency candleIndoor/ Outdoor use, smokeless1-2
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12 hour light sticks333
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Lighter or Flint fire starter1
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Flares1-2
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Extra batteries, all sizesStore in plastic bags1
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Safety
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Complete First Aid KitUse First Aid kit supply list, or buy prepackaged1
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N95 respirator maskN95 is best, dust mask or bandana will work for most things111
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Gas mask111
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Mini First Aid KitBasic Supplies in each pack11
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Water Purification Tablets or FiltersOr Bottled water or other form for purifying water1
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Bug Spray1
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Sunscreen1
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Pepper Spray1
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IOSAT Potassium Iodide Tablets for Nuclear Emerg.14- 130 mg tablets= 2 week supply for 1 adult, children need special mixture1
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Item NeededDescription
# per Family or
# per Adult (12 & up)
# per child (3-12)
# per Baby (0-3)
Your Family's Total
Expiration Date
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Tools and Equipment
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5-in-1 Survival WhistleCompass, flint, reflective mirror, dry storage (for matches or contact info)111
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Multi-Tool Pocket KnifeIncluding: knife, can opener, saw, screwdriver1
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50 ft. Nylon Rope1
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AM/ FM Radio, Crank or with extra batteriesNOAA Weather Band is useful, many with cell phone charging abilities1
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Emergency Stove and FuelOr aluminum foil for reflective cooking1
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Foldable Shovel1
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Hatchet or Ax1
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Work GlovesLeather are best1
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Sewing Kit2 needles, 2 pins, 2 buttons, spool of thread1
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Bungee CordsMany Uses, especially to attach a childs pack to an adults2-4
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Roll of Duct Tape1
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12 Clothespins1
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Fishing line and 3 hooks1
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Compass and Maps, local, state and regional maps; handheld battery GPS is helpful
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Pens/ Pencils1-21-2
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Pad of PaperKeep in zip lock bag11
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Money
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At least $20 in Cashsmall bills1
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$5 in quarters and dimes per kit11
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Pre-paid phone cards (60-120 min each)If cell phones don't work11
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FoodPack only what your family will be willing to eat. Try out new things ahead of time.
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3600 calorie barOr 3- 1200 calorie bars/day/person, non-thirst evoking111
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Water Bottles, Boxes, or Pouches1 gallon/day/person. Bottles with filter are good affordable option111
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Canned Meat, Veggies, FruitTuna, Vienna sausages, beans, whatever your family will eat2-42-42-4
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Canned Ready-to-eat-soup2-42-42-4
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Bagged Dried Fruit or Trail Mix111
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Granola Bars, Beef JerkyAny Long Lasting Snack, Not chocolate333
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Chewing gum or hard candy2-42-4
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MRE'sUse instead of canned food999
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Garbage Bag2-4
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Mess KitOr paper/ plastic dishes and utensils111
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Item NeededDescription
# per Family or
# per Adult (12 & up)
# per child (3-12)
# per Baby (0-3)
Your Family's Total
Expiration Date
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Personal Needs
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Hygiene Kit, Personal Care ItemsToothpaste/ brush, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc111
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Roll of Toilet PaperRemove cardboard roll, flatten and seal in zip lock bag2
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Hand Sanitizer111
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Complete Change of ClothesChange 2x a year for seasons and growth, include extra socks and shoes111
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Prescription MedicationsClearly Labeled and keep Safe from Children
As Needed
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Over the Counter Pain RelieversTylenol, Motrin, Aleve, etc1
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First Aid and Survival HandbookBoy Scouts of America is very good1
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Biohazard bagFor waste, or dig a hole in the ground2-4
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Deck of CardsOr other small games your family enjoys1
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Bucket with Lid5 gal. size, many uses, like port-a-potty if needed1
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Moist Towelettes333
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Laungry DetergentSamples are the best or Powder in double plastic bags1-2
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Important Documents and InformationKeep up-to-date, Include Copies of Everything in Water-Tight Container
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Personal InfoBirthday, medical history, out of state contacts111
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Birth Certificates1
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Marriage License1
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Will1
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Insurance Forms and Policy NumbersHome, auto, life, health, etc1
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Credit/ Debit Card InformationBank Account and Investment information 1
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Up to Date Photo of Each Family Member111
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Baby and Child Care ItemsPack in adult pack.
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Carrier, Sling, or Backpack CarrierBackpack carrier is best to leave hands open and have storage space
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Can of formulaEven if you are nursing, something may happen to you.1
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Bottles, Liners, Nipples2-4