Episode 004 - 72 Hour Bag of Awesomeness

Released: 5/11/2023

An overview of how to make 72 hour kits a little less dry and a little more exciting including important considerations and specific items to include that might be useful.

Notes

Main Considerations When Building a Bag

Main Goals

  • Lightweight
  • Sufficiently Stocked
  • Well Organized

Priority of Needs

  • Shelter
  • Water
    • Access
    • Filtration
  • Food
    • Storage
    • Access

Backpack Requirements

  • Portable
  • Comfortable
  • Versatile

Remember 72 Hour kits are personalized. Plan for you and your family’s specific needs and likely situations. The following list is just a general set of potentially useful items and is not comprehensive. We are not affiliated or sponsored by any third party companies. The links provided below are for convenience.

Items to Consider by Needs

  • The Bag
  • Shelter
    • Structure
    • Clothing
      • Socks
      • Shirt
      • Pants
      • Underwear
      • Plastic bag to keep clothes dry
    • Heat
    • Navigation
    • Community
      • Barter supplies
      • Money (cash/coins)
      • Pen/pencil and notebook
      • Hand-crank radio
      • Solar charger
      • Whistle
    • First Aid
      • Bandages
      • BleedStop
        • Cayenne pepper
      • Tourniquet
      • Sling
      • Ace bandage
      • Splint
      • Skin glue (Liquid Skin)
      • Suture kit
      • Scissors/knife/multi-tool
      • Medications
    • Hygiene
    • Spiritual
    • Defense
      • Asp, fire-arm, sling-shot, etc.
  • Water
    • Access
    • Filtration
      • Filtration bottle
      • Filtration straw
      • Water tablets
  • Food

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