96 Hour Emergency Kit

In a previous article, Three Day Emergency Kit, I gave a list of some items that would be helpful to you, but today I am providing a more comprehensive list. You can print this list down and check off the items you already have. This way you can track what else you need. Make this list work for you. Carry it with you when you go to the store. If you see something on the list on sale or if you are trying to buy something and can’t remember what you already have, you can just pull out this list. Once you’ve bought it, check it off.

If more than one person in the family is buying preparation items, then assign groups of items to each person buying. For example, one person is in charge of medical supplies and medicines. Another person is in charge of food. Start with what is most important and get those things first, until you have everything you need on your list.

Deluxe “96” Hour Kit

Why prepare for 4 days instead of 3 days like everyone else says? Because it generally takes rescue workers 3-4 days to get to you. Now wouldn’t you rather have an extra day of food and water and not need it? The items listed below are the essentials your family should have to help you make it through 4 days of being on your own. I think this is a very good list.

Once you have everything you need for 4 days, don’t stop there. Continue to work on being able to survive a week. The longer you can survive on your own, the better you and your family will be.

First Aid Preventative Aid
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Family First Aid Kit
  • Foot powder
  • Body powder, medicated
Light, Heat, Fire making Personal Hygiene & Sanitation
  • Pack lantern
  • Spare lantern mantles
  • Flash light
  • Spare bulb, batteries
  • Candle lantern
  • Spare plumbers candles
  • Glow sticks
  • Match safe & matches
  • Magnesium block
  • Magnifying glass
  • Lighter
  • Spare flints
  • Toilet trowel
  • Toilet tissue, biodegradable
  • Feminine hygiene items
  • Shampoo
  • Comb and brush
  • Eye drops
  • Tooth brush & tooth paste
  • Shaving gear
  • Deodorant
  • Soap & soap dish
  • Bath towel
Navigation Tools and Repair Kits
  • Map case
  • Maps
  • Map measure
  • Pedometer
  • Compass
  • Altimeter
  • Global positioning system (GPS)
  • Leatherman, Gerber tool
  • Sven saw
  • Hatchet/Boys axe w/sheath
  • 8 inch mill file
  • Spare parts: pack, stove, lantern
  • Tent/ Pack patch kit: ripstop tape
  • Copper wire, spool
Fishing Equipment Cooking Equipment
  • Pack rod case
  • Pack rod, spin-fly combination
  • Ultra lite spinning reel
  • Ultra lite fly reel
  • 15 lb test Spiderwire monofilament
  • 7DTF fly line
  • Fly line leaders, various lb test
  • Tackle boxes, small double sided (2)
  • Hooks, size 8, 10, 12
  • Fly assortment
  • Sinkers, split shot
  • Spinners
  • Spoons
  • Small plugs, poppers, bugs
  • Fanny Pack
  • Frying pan, folding
  • Cook set, nesting
  • Can opener, P-38
  • Eating utensil set
  • Book matches, water proof
  • Pack stove
  • Windscreen
  • Fuel bottles
  • Condiments
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Honey
  • Milk: dry, instant
Emergency Gear Pack and Pack Frame
  • Signal flares, night
  • Signal smoke, day
  • Signal die, water
  • Signal mirror
  • Strobe light
  • Whistle
  • Space blanket
  • Hand warmers
  • Pack
  • Frame
  • Clevis pins
  • Stuff bags
  • Compression straps
  • Plastic garbage bags
  • Twist ties
Clothing Maintenance and Repair Food
  • Sewing Kit
  • Spare shoelaces
  • Biodegradable detergent
  • Woolite
  • Small scrub brush
  • Clothes pins
  • Personal daily rations
  • Energy bars, tablets
  • Trail snacks
Cash Communication
  • $100 in small bills
  • $10 in Quarters
  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Card
  • A few blank  Checks
  • Pocket radio, battery/solar power
  • Cell phone … or
  • Two way radio: CB, GMRS, FRS
  • Spare NiCad batteries
  • Solar battery charger
Bedding Clean Up
  • Foam pad, closed cell
  • Sleeping bag
  • Air pillow
  • Scouring pads, soap filled
  • Sanitary tablets & dunking bag
  • Dish towel
Water Shelter
  • Poly canteens, 1 quart
  • Sierra cup
  • Water purification tablets
  • Water purifier & extra filters
  • Water bag, nylon
  • Water bag liners, plastic
  • Solar still
  • Rubber surgical tubing
  • Tent
  • Tent fl y
  • Tent poles
  • Tent pegs
  • Ground cloth
  • Ultra light weight tarp
  • Visk clamps
  • Nylon line, 50 ft. 2 ea
Clothing style=”color: #c40000; padding-top: 9px;”Personal Items
  • Hiking boots
  • Trail sneakers
  • Socks
  • Underclothing
  • Thermal underwear
  • Shirts, short sleeve
  • Shirts, long sleeve
  • Shorts, hiking
  • Trousers, long
  • Belt and buckle
  • Sweater
  • Vest
  • Jacket
  • Parka
  • Poncho
  • Gloves, leather
  • Mittens, wool
  • Scarf
  • Balaclava
  • Bandanna, large
  • Hat
  • Moleskins
  • Swimsuit
  • Camera, lenses, flash and film
  • Binoculars
  • Swiss Pocket knife
  • Sharpening stones and oil
  • Wallet
  • Extra house and car keys
  • Copy of important papers (titles etc.)
  • Handkerchief
  • Watch
  • Sunglasses
  • Prescription glasses
  • Pencil and note pad
  • Scriptures
  • Chigger powder
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Lip balm
  • Sun block
  • Body powder, medicated
  • Corn starch
  • Hand lotion

Remember, the objective is to survive until help comes.

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