72-HOUR EMERGENCY KITS
You never know when an emergency will strike so it is strongly encouraged to have a 72-Hour Emergency Kit at your home, in your car, and at work. We will help you build or find the best 72-Hour Emergency Kits that fits your needs.
This may sound like a very overwhelming task at first but we have many solutions to help simplify things. From giving you the recommendations for 72-Hour Kits that are already put together to teaching you the 6 basic items you need to get you started, you will have the information you need to help you be more prepared at home and away.
WATER
It is important to have at LEAST 2 ways to get clean water with you in your 72-Hour Emergency Kits.
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The Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System is perfect for your 72-Hour Kits because it is lightweight and takes up very little space.
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Single wall Stainless Steel Bottles are perfect for 72-Hour Kits. You can boil water in them which is great for making water drinkable or simply heating up your food.
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The Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets with PA Plus is a great addition to your 72-Hour Kits. it's important to have a backup just in case your water filter breaks or you don't have the means to make a fire to boil water. This is a 2-step process that first disinfects the water and then neutralizes any after taste and color.
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A Sillcock Key makes a great addition to your 72-Hour Kits. In the even of an emergency situation and you are on the run, you can use this Sillcock key to access water from public buildings.
FIRE
Having at LEAST 2 ways to start a fire is very important in emergency situations. One of your goals in an emergency is to keep your core body temperature stable and sometimes that may require building a fire.
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When it comes to matches, you will want to get Stormproof Matches. You will notice there is a lot more coating on these matches compared to regular matches. Titan Stormproof Matches are windproof, stay lit for 25 seconds, and stay lit under water and in gale force winds according to the manufacturer. This set is especially great because it has a waterproof storage case.
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Having a Ferro Rod in your emergency kits is a must have! They don't take up a lot of space and yet they will create thousands of fires. And for pennies you can create tinder that will burn easily using just cottonballs soaked in Vaseline. Just be careful to not get the Vaseline on the ferro rod as that will effect it's ability to produce sparks.
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Instafire is a very important addition to your emergency kits as it is water repellent in severe weather such as rain, snow, and high winds. You can even lite Instafire if the ground is wet! You can find various counts of Instafire depending on your needs. It comes in an 8-pack, 12-pack, 18-pack, and 30-pack.
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We highly recommend having a lighter as part of your emergency kits. it's an easy way to quickly ignite a fire. The LCFUN Plasma Lighter is a waterproof lighter that comes with a lanyard so you can easily keep track of it.
After you get a basic first aid kit in your 72-Hour Emergency Kits, there are some other very important items that you should add that will be very helpful.
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SAM Splint's are an essential item to add to your emergency kits. They are used to splint bones.
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QuikClot is another essential item for your emergency kits. It is used to quickly stop bleeding.
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Getting something in your eyes can really slow you down in an emergency. So having an Eye Wash is extremely important to add to your emergency kits.
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A tourniquet is an essential item to include in your emergency kits. It can save lives and help control the bleeding. However, it is of utmost importance that you take the time to learn how to use it properly.
The shelter category plays a big role in helping to keep your core temperature where it needs to be. Whether you're trying to seek shade in 100 degree weather, or you're trying to keep warm in freezing temperatures, we're here to help you find the best solutions that will help you maintain your core body temperature.
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Never underestimate the importance of a Mylar Thermal Blanket. Besides using as a blanket or shelter, you can use these to cover your interior car windows if you should ever get stranded in a blizzard. It will help reflect your body heat back on you.
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The Arcturus Heavy Duty Survival Blanket is a great item to add to your emergency kit for many reasons. It can double as either a blanket or a shelter. The reinforced grommets make it a perfect choice for a make shift shelter. Just be sure to add paracord to your kit as well.
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The Tough-Grid Premium 550 Paracord is a great addition to your emergency kits. It is flexible and lightweight yet very strong. The US Military uses this exact same cordage for soldiers. The Tough-Grid Premium 550 Paracord is perfect for building emergency shelters.
FOOD
The best tip we can give you when it comes to food, is only pack what you know your family loves to eat. There is nothing more comforting in an emergency than having foods that are familiar to you.
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Peak Refuel Packaged Meals are a great option for your emergency kits. There are so many varieties of meals that it's easy to find meals that are appealing to you and your family. Just be sure to make sure you pack enough additional water to reconstitute the meals. You may be tempted to eat it dry, BUT that can lead to severe stomach problems.
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Mountain House is a company that has been around since the 1960s. They're quite popular when it comes to backpacking food since they have been doing it for a long time. Their food has a shelf life of 30 years and there are various configurations to choose from.
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Backpacker's Pantry has packaged freeze dried meals for every dietary preference including gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, white meat chicken, beef, and high protein.
TOOLS
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When it comes to multi-tools, Leatherman is the brand you'll hear highly recommended over and over again by survival experts. A multi-tool is something you will definitely want to add to your emergency kits.