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