72-HOUR EMERGENCY KIT

CONTAINER FOR YOUR KIT:

• A backpack is the only way to go.

WATER: (the most important item in your kit.)

One gallon person/day.  Strap canteens or 2-liter soda bottles strapped to outside of pack.  Since water is heavy to carry, also include purification supplies.

• 6’ plastic hose to be used as a siphon (swamp cooler hose or garden hose works well).
• Cotton balls (for filtering material in hose)
• Liquid bleach
• One bottle, iodine tablets

FIRST AID KIT: Tailor-make the kit to fit your individual needs.

• Container: tackle box or tupperware
• Consecrated Oil, Rubbing Alcohol
• Prescription Drugs, Eyeglasses
• Antibiotic ointment
• Aspirin, Thermometer
• Diarrhea Medication (Imodium)
• Vasaline, Hand lotion
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Table salt, Baking soda
• Sun Screen & Antiseptic Soap
• Adhesive tape, 2” wide
• Band aids, Cotton swabs
• Ace bandage, tweezers, scissors
• Gauze pads (4 X 4)
• Needles, thread, safety pins
• Dental floss, heavy string
• Pocket knife, paper and pencil
• Rubber gloves, razor blades
• First Aid Handbook

SHELTER:

• Nylon Rope or Cord; 50’of ¼”
• Garbage Bags: 30 gallown size (also good for portable toilet and making rain/wind suits)
• Duct Tape: shelter construction or repair (also good for joining garbage bags for rain suits)
• Space Blanket (aluminum coated mylar)

BEDDING:

• Sleeping Bag (rated 0˚F0-10˚F is best) of waterproof nylon 2/waterproof carrying bag.
• Insulation: Lightweight foam “closed cell” pads, 3/8” thick are best
• Pillow: small, inflatable

CLOTHING: (Anticipate severe weather)

• One change of clothes, shoes (Avoid cotton; wool is best) – Two pr. heavy wool socks
• Heavy duty gloves
• Sun glasses

SANITATION SUPPLIES:

·         Lysol-type disinfectant

·         Dish detergent

·         Bar soap

·         Toiletries

·         Sanitary napkins, tampons

·         A five-gallon plastic bucket to serve as a toilet

·         1 roll toilet paper

·         Paper towels

FIRE & FUEL:

·         24 wooden matches in a waterproof container previously dipped in wax or nail polish to make waterproof.

·         Butane lighter

·         Small magnifying glass

·         3 candles

COOKING:

·         A 3-lb. empty can used as a saucepan, a 1-lb. can for mixing juices and pudding

·         Eating utensils

·         Can Opener

·         Metal Drinking Cup (doubles as a cooking pot)

MISCELLANEOUS:

·         Battery-powered radio w/extra batteries

·         Flashlight (w/extra batteries)

·         Cyalume Sticks (white emits the most light)

·         Scriptures, books, games

·         Vital Information (SS Card, Vehicle ID, etc)

FOOD: Pack high caloric, nutritious food.

• A multiple vitamin/mineral supplement
• High dosage stress B-Complex
• Calcium supplement

The following menu supplies 2,100 calories per day.  Quantities listed are amounts per day.

Meats: ¼ lb. per person:

Tuna                             Peanut Butter

Spam                            Vienna Sausages

Corned Beef                  Beef Stew

Chicken                        Deviled Meats

Add:

Graham Crackers – ½ lb.

Canned Juices - 12 oz.

Powdered Milk – ¼ lb.

Dried Fruits – ½ lb.

Augment with other foods such as:

Cheese Spreads            Tang

Beef Turkey Jerky         Herbal Teas

Canned Fruit                 Instant Oatmeal

Cookies                                    Soups/Stews

Dried Soups/Stews        Instant Pudding

Sweetened Cereals        Granola Bars

Hard Candy                   Hot Chocolate

Fruit Leathers                Canned Nuts

Kool-Aid                        Dry Noodles

Powdered Gator-aid       Instant Ramen Bouillon Cubes

Sugar Cubes                 Honey

Instant Rice                  Pork and Beans

Spaghetti                      Powdered Potatoes

Tips For Your 27-Hour Food Supply

1.  Pack items in Zip-loc bags to keep them dry and airtight

2.  Select nutritious foods you will enjoy

3.  Label each item with date of purchase

4.  Choose foods (at least the first day’s menu) which are edible without heating or cooking and that require little or no water for preparation.

5.  Choose foods which will keep for at least 6 months in a cool, dark place.  If not used in 6 months, rotate out.

6.  Measure quantity foods like instant milk & oatmeal in one-meal portions to eliminate leftovers.

7.  Experiment with kit to make sure you can live off it.

SAMPLE MENU

BREAKFAST

Granola

Vienna Sausages

Instant Orange Drink

Chocolate Milk

LUNCH

Graham Crackers with Peanut Butte and Jelly and/or

Cheese Spread

Canned Green Beans

Dried Apple Snacks

Powdered Milk

DINNER

Beef Jerky

Baked Beans

Brown Bread

Canned Carrots

Fruit Leather

Powdered Milk

BREAKFAST

Quick-Cooking or Instant Oatmeal

Brown Sugar or Honey

Prunes

Hot Chocolate

LUNCH

Split Pea Soup (Dehydrated mix)

Almonds

Crackers with Chicken Spread

Peaches

Powdered Milk

DINNER

Canned Beef Stew

Rye Crisp

Canned Whole Kernel Corn

Instant Pudding

Powdered Milk

**Blend dry powdered milk, peanut butter and honey for a high protein, high energy spread for graham crackers.