Recommendation: Build a backpack for everyone in the home over the age of 3.

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Supplies: Many of the supplies you should have already, it's just a matter of putting them in an old backpack. Don't run out and get a military backpack if you got rid of your old school backpack.  A simple single pocket backpack will do, but you might compile your supplies first to see how big of a backpack you might need. 

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Here are some example 72 hr backpack builds:

Recommendation: Build a backpack for everyone in the home over the age of 3.

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Supplies: Many of the supplies you should have already, it's just a matter of putting them in an old backpack. Don't run out and get a military backpack if you got rid of your old school backpack.  A simple single pocket backpack will do, but you might compile your supplies first to see how big of a backpack you might need. 

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Here are some example 72 hr backpack builds:

1. Water filter (Sawyer mini)

2. Water  (Options)

   1. Nalgene bottle (refilled each year and a reoccurring reminder on calendar or email)

   2. Gallon jug kept next to backpack and replaced yearly

3. Medicine (Work with insurance to get an extra 30 day supply)

4. First Aid Kit - you can build your own in a Zip-lock bag

5. 4 Cliff bars

6. Food (Options)

   1. S.O.S. Rations Emergency Food Bar - 3 Day / 72 Hour Package with 5 Year Shelf Life

   2. Three Meals Ready to Eat packages (MRE)

7. 2 pairs of socks (wool and or regular)

8. Underwear

9. Sweatshirt

10. Tee shirt

11. Pair of jeans and belt

12. Hat / Stocking Cap

13. Gloves

14. Raincoat and pants (or poncho)

15. Mylar blanket (space blanket)

16. Toiletries in a one quart Zip-lock bag

17. Travel sized wet wipes

18. TP in ziplock

19. Hand towel (or dish towel)

20. 2 hand warmers

21. Extra plastic Zip-lock bag assortment, 2 gal and 2 qt

22. 2 pens, pencil, sharpie and notepad

23. Pocketknife (or multi-tool)

24. Phone list (include your insurance info)

25. Passport and or photocopies of drivers license

26. $150 in small bills

27. Crank radio/flashlight (optional)

28. Flashlight /  headlamp (batteries not stored in lights - corrosion) / glow sticks

29. Two-way radio (batteries not stored in radio)

30. Cheat sheet for radio channels and instructions

31. extra batteries for flashlight and radio (try to standardize on one size battery)

32. Grab on the way out if you can: wallet and keys

33. Bonus items (to consider if there is room): emergency sleeping bag (or keep regular ones in garage),  emergency tent (or keep regular ones in garage)