72-Hour Kit
(Team of 2) This kit is designed to extend the 24-Hour Kit out to 72 hours, i.e., days 2 and 3. The modular layout is designed to organize the supplies and gear so that components can be separated as the need arises, such as in an ARES deployment, where the home evacuation gear isn’t needed, or when one person goes on deployment and the other stays home.
Common Gear
This module contains safety equipment, extra batteries, supplies, and a larger first aid kit. This module also serves as a home emergency kit.
[ ]EDC kit
[ ]24-hour kit
Safety Equipment and Tools:
[ ]$50 in $5s and $10s (I keep in EDC)
[ ]Gas shut-off wrench
[ ]LED Lantern w/
[ ]D Batteries (4)
[ ]Leatherman Core
[ ]Ear plugs, pkg./20
[ ]Liquid hand soap
[ ]Respirator, N95, FDA-approved, 3M 8612F (8)
[ ]Respirator, N95, NIOSH-approved (2)
[ ]Safety glasses (2)
Miscellaneous Supplies:
[ ]AA Batteries (48)
[ ]AAA Batteries (16)
[ ]D Batteries (4)
[ ]1/8″ nylon rope, 100 ft
[ ]Duct tape, 1.88″
[ ]Hand warmer, single use (2)
[ ]Moist Wipes, pack
[ ]Nitrile gloves, pkg./6
[ ]Pen, ball point (2)
[ ]Pen, Sharpie marker (2)
[ ]Sewing kit
[ ]Toilet tissue, roll (2)
[ ]Writing paper/notebook
Provisions
This module contains two day’s worth of food for two people. MREs were chosen because of their simplicity,
relatively lightweight, and high-calorie content (approximately 1200 calories per meal)
needed for high-stress levels during a disaster. Since water for the 72-Hour Kit won’t fit in the kit,
a large No WATER reminder is printed on the kit’s ID placard.
[ ]Meal, Ready-to-Eat (8)
[ ]Flameless Ration Heater (8)
[ ]Paper towels, roll
[ ]Plastic utensils (12 sets)
[ ]Waterless hand sanitizer
[ ]Storage bag, gallon (2)
[ ]Storage bag, quart (2)
[ ]Trash bag, 42 gal. (2)
Don’t forget the Water:
[ ]Water, 0.5-L bottles, case/24
[ ]Water, 2.5-gal.(4)
Individual Gear
These modules are our individual “suitcases,” with clothing, toiletries, and other personal articles.
Clothing:
[ ]Trousers, heavy work pants or jeans
[ ]Hiking shorts
[ ]Shirt, short sleeve (2)
[ ]Shirt, long sleeve
[ ]Sweat pants
[ ]Sweat shirt
[ ]Socks, pr. (3)
[ ]Underwear (3)
[ ]Wind shirt
Seasonal Clothing: as needed
[ ]Balaclava, fleece, gore-tex, black
[ ]Coat, parka, Gore-Tex
[ ]Rain Gear
[ ]Footwear, boots
[ ]Gloves, pile, windproof
[ ]Sweater, pullover, fleece
Comfort and Personal Items:
[ ]Fleece blanket, 50″ x 60″
[ ]Shower sandals
[ ]Bath towel
[ ]Washcloth, pre-moistened, Pkg./4
[ ]Prescription meds (7 daily doses)
[ ]Antiperspirant
[ ]Cotton swabs
[ ]Lip balm
[ ]Comb/Hairbrush
[ ]Mirror, 3″ x 5″
[ ]Bath soap/Body wash
[ ]Shampoo
[ ]Mouthwash
[ ]Dental floss
[ ]Toothbrush
[ ]Toothpaste
[ ]Insect repellent towelettes (4)
[ ]Moleskin, 4″ x8″
[ ]Sunscreen
[ ]Toilet tissue, roll
[ ]Trash bags, 13 gal. (2)