As our friends asked for our list of what is inside our emergency gear, we thought that we should share this with you as well. Since 2008, we have been warned to be prepared for when a natural disaster strikes and hearing news about numerous natural disasters occurring worldwide encouraged my husband and me to be prepared for anything that could happen to us. Right now, we have finished our emergency travel kit for our car in case we get stuck in a snow blizzard en route or fro our hiking trip. In case you haven’t prepared your travel kit or would like to update it, here’s a list of the essential items that we have for two of us.
Food
4 x 1L Water bottles
8 x power bars, such as Clif Bar
1 x bag of hard candy
Shelter/warmth/fire
1 x box of Waterproof Matches
2 x bic lighters
2 x Mylar/space blankets (Survival blankets
works too)
1 x sleeping bag
Clothing
1 x pair of Leather Gloves
2 x pair of ski gloves
2 x wind breaker/rain shell Marmot jackets
2 x beanie/other head covering
Tools
1 x Emergency Lighting – Flashlight
1 x shovel
1 x Gerber Pack Axe
1 x multi tool, such as Leatherman Multi-Tool
1 x 20’ long tow rope with metal hooks
1 x jumper cables
Other
1 x 1st Aid Kit
1 x pack of batteries
1 x Emergency Radio (with battery)
3 x 12-hour light sticks
1 x roll of toilet paper
1 x cell phone car charger
1 x fire extinguisher
1 x roll of duct tape
1 x whistle
1 day bag
Keep in mind that this list is based on our personal research for two of us and our needs, so you may use this list as guide for creating your own list and may the need/add or change items that you and your family would need. Also, remember to include your medications if any and update your emergency gear semi-annually to avoid expirations.
If you are not sure where to buy the above-mentioned items, you can check with one of our partners, Nitro-Pak, as they provide a variety of kits and essential items that you can easily purchase online. Click on the banner below to visit their website.
