A PERSONAL 72-HOUR KIT FOR EMERGENCY USE
The recommended items listed below are not necessarily comprehensive or required. Use it as a guideline to create your own kit. You might add or delete items to fit your needs or desires.
Warm jacket in bright colors
Sturdy work shoes or boots
Sox and underwear
Rain suit
Hat
Work gloves

Bedding

Blanket or sleeping bag
Plastic tarp for ground cover

Food

Water, at least 2 quarts per day
Canned food and high energy snacks
Can opener
Spoon
Cup

First aid / medication / toilet kit

3 day supply of personal medications
First aid kit
Sun screen
Deoderant (no guarantee of shower available)
Toilet paper or Kleenex tissue
Moist Towelettes or waterless hand wash

Miscellaneous items

Spare eyeglasses or contacts and solutions
Cash: small bills and coins for pay phones, etc.
Fanny-pack / Backpack
Space blanket
Small refillable water bottle
Large trash bags
Flashlight with extra batteries
Whistle
Transistor radio with extra batteries
Binoculars

Tools

Swiss army knife and/or Leatherman-type tool
Screwdrivers, Phillips and flat
Needle nose pliers
Vise grip
Crimper and wire stripper
Soldering iron with solder
Assorted adapters, connectors, nails, screws