This is our suggested equipment list for a 72-hour kit:

Shelter/Clothing

mylar space bag, tube tent, or two-man tent
tarp, nylon cord
mylar blanket or sleeping bag
leather gloves/winter gloves
rain poncho
sun hat, winter hat
1 change of clothing (socks, underwear,
t-shirt, sweats, tennis shoes)
bandana, sunglasses
chap stick, sunscreen, zinc oxide cream
insect repellant

Fire-starting Tools

spark: lighter, matches, flint & steel
tinder: cotton & Vaseline (“jelly donut”),
magnesium bar, steel wool
pocket knife, ax, saw

Water Equipment

canteen or water bottle with filter
water purification tablets
straw filter or hand-pump filter

Cooking Supplies

stove, fuel
pot, cup, utensils
(baby bottle, pacifier)
light-weight food supplies

First Aid Supplies

first aid cheatsheets
consecrated oil
essential prescription medications
N-95 masks, gloves
needle, safety pins, tweezers
towelettes, alcohol wipes
antibiotic ointment, burn cream
bandages, mole skin, duct tape
acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin
Benadryl, Tums, cough drops
eye drops

Lighting Equipment

cyalume stick
candle
flashlight or headlamp, batteries

Communication

identification cards, health information
copies of birth certificates, contact information
compass, map
radio, batteries
whistle, pencil, paper
cash, coins

Sanitation Supplies

dish soap
dishcloth, scrungie, dishtowel
bags: garbage, Ziploc

Personal Hygiene Supplies

eye glasses or contact supplies
toilet paper (sealed in a bag), shovel
feminine sanitary supplies, make-up
mirror, razor, shaving cream
(diapers, wet wipes)
towel, washcloth
soap, shampoo, conditioner
deodorant, clippers
toothbrush, paste, floss
comb, hairbrush, rubber bands

Separate Supplies to Grab

water
tent, sleeping bag, and pad
coat, keys, wallet
scriptures