20 ITEMS You NEED in a 72 hour Survival Kit! A Look INSIDE our ACTUAL bags!

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[fireflysummer]

If there’s one thing I’ve noticed watching these videos it’s that “survival” video makers would benefit from watching backpacking content and “backpacking” video makers would benefit from watching survival content. This gear is super heavy and bulky. I would recommend eliminating canned food, the large stove and super heavy fuel canister, nylon rope (useless), all original packaging, kitchen pot, excess toiletries, kitchen utensils, life straw, most of the food, extra candles and hatchet. The food alone looks like about 20 lbs.😮
Instead I would bring freeze dried meals or dry instant foods such as instant mashed potatoes, instant dried refied beans, stuffing, foil packs of tuna or chicken and ready to eat snacks ( I would pack only snacks for small children) and instant coffee/tea/hot chocolate/candy for morale, a backpacking stove (canister, alcohol or solid fuel), small titanium or aluminum pot and spoon or spork, sawyer squeeze filter and smart water bottle, Nalgene or single walled metal bottle for each person, paracord and ziplock bags. You had about a week’s worth of food. I would reduce that.
And, I would add wool blankets, silnylon tarp, Bivy, bandana, extra wool socks, sun block, bug spray, hat, gloves, paper map, foam sleeping pad, pack liner to keep everything dry, collapsing solar lantern and a comfortable pack with a waist belt that fits properly. Also, some form of self defense (whatever is legal and appropriate where you live).
***Most importantly, no one should be carrying more than 1/5 their ideal body weight. That means you need to weigh your pack and cut things out until the weight is right. Those packs look like they weigh 40-50 lbs. Small kids should not be carrying a pack at all. Small kids can’t walk long distances, so you may end up carrying them in addition to your pack. With small kids, I would bring a wagon or stroller to save my back just in case we end up on foot.
We are so used to having cell phones, but what if you get separated with no cell service? You need a plan and a rendezvous point and all family members need to know how to navigate there.
Also, practice makes perfect. You won’t know what works unless you do a drill. Put on your packs and depend solely on them for 24 hours and make changes.
Older children need to know basic skills before SHTF like making a fire, cooking, knife safety and some basic knots. The more self sufficient they are, the better off they will be on their own.

[ajs]

Just my opinion but I think you'd be happier if you changed out the LifeStraws for Sawyer Mini filters. The LifeStraws rely on human suction power which gets exhausting, especially as the filter ages and clogs up. The Sawyer can be attached to pretty much any water bottle and you just squeeze water from the collection bag into the bottle. When the filter starts to clog you just backflush it. Good for like 100, 000 gallons I believe. Basically the same pricepoint.

[andydroid]

I know you didn't show the bags for the kids but include pictures of the family in their bags in case you get separated. That way they have something to look at to ease the situation and a good way to help them locate and get you reconnected. Having pictures of loved ones goes a long way to help with the mental stress in those types of situations.

[fredrichmaney]

You have a lot of good ideas here - I especially like the ID card and important documents - but you could cut significant weight and bulk by making a few simple and expensive changes. Also, every pack should be as self sufficient as possible in case you get separated. The shared bag should be for redundant supplies and extra food, not for essentials.

Take everything out of the boxes and repack in ziplock bags with the nutritional panel from the box. Write the dates on the bags.

Get rid of the canned food, it adds too much weight and bulk. A couple of freeze dried backpack meals per day would be much smaller and lighter.

I would suggest swapping out the Lifestraw with a Sawyer mini.

Replace the nylon rope with paracord and tarred mariners bank line (100' of each). It is a lot more versatile and compact and should be in every kit.

There should be a fire and cook kit in every bag instead of just the one pot and the propane stove in the shared bag.

I would suggest a headlamp instead of a handheld flashlight. I would also suggest standarizing on the size/type of battery for all your devices so that you don't have to carry as many.

Instead of a basic pocket knife in each pack, I would suggest a multitool like a Leatherman. Each adult, and responsible child, should always have a pocket knife on them.

I would suggest adding emergency bivvys to each backpack as well as extra socks, a watch cap, and gloves (leather with wool liners).

Instead of a battery powered radio, I'd suggest a dynamo/handcrank model. Most of those also have a flashlight so you would have redundancy and many can charge USB devices like phones. Some also have solar chargers built into them.

In addition to a whistle, you should also include a signal mirror and some sort of passive signal device like a bright colored bandana or a high-vis safety vest. Reflective tape or panels on the backpacks is also a good idea. Flagging tape is a great idea, and if you include a sharpie, you can write on it as well if you need to leave messages for someone.

A compass is of limited use without a printed map of the area. Both should be in every backpack and everyone should know how to use them.

From an organizational standpoint, I would suggest making standard kits (fire, medical, food, clothing, tools, shelter, etc) that are all color-coded and have the same contents in each 72 hour bag.

I would suggest adding some duct tape to each bag.

[fredc]

Been evacuated 3 times, once permanently due to wild fires. We had a camping trailer that we used as our family "life boat." We were inconvenienced but comfortable. Really do this for you and your family.

[ClintHollingsworth]

One thing to do, is to take food that's in boxes and put it in a ziplocks, along with the cooking direction on the side of the box. It saves space in your pack, and often you can re-use the zip-locks.

[beacreates]

As someone who has survived multiple hurricanes and freezes. One thing that is often forgotten, something to do. Often times you get stuck, either at home, or in a shelter, for DAYS. Days without electricity. I always include 1. a deck of cards 2. a sketchbook 3. a book. I know it's not "essential" to survival. But it helps you a lot mentally.

[randy]

I have a few suggestions, I make bags for individules everyday. like a compass and local maps, a mirror for first aid and signaling. a Bic lighter. a 2 way Radio for each family member if you get separated also a battery "Bank" is solar powered and can charge your flashlights, cells, headlamps & Radios for multiple days. they weigh about as much as your cell phone and they recharge by the sun. Gloves and a Beany cap, maybe a scarf for warmth. Also maybe a Esbit stove for hot drinks coffee, cocoa or tea also warms up meals. I would also carry zip lock bags in stead of bottles of water. also a water filter bottle (Grayl/Sawyer) also you can carry food in pouches instead of cans is 95% lighter and lasts just as long. also a Luci Light also solar rechargeable lasts all night recharges during the day helps especially with kids. also card o dice games as you may have to remain in place for several hours. also hand sanitizer as well as hand warmers. spare socks and underwear are also recomended. you could look thru these suggestions and design a bag fo each family member i believe you would also lose up to 10# for each bag. just my suggestions. Dust masks are also important. Randy (Pdx Survival)

[ryanwalden]

Hello darlin I'm a survivalist and a meat cutter in Tennessee, that's me. I can tell you this is actually one of the absolute Best bob/survival kits I've seen via YouTube. Really, not too, aggressive but exactly what folks need to get by!! Would I change things??, everyone would, you did fabulous and covered bases I left open, so thank you for eye-openers! God bless you and yours

[jennyjennjen]

Flagging tape! Never occurred to me just how helpful that would be. Thank you!

I'd also recommend meds for UTI (Azo tablets) and yeast infection medication. Having either one of those ailments will make you downright miserable in any situation.

Eyewash/visine

Jute twine + ferro rod will get you a fire started in a hurry.

Always have backups for your backups. Two is one, one is none.

[cruisers.d.]

Great 72-hour kits!!! We have a different setup, but to each their own. Everyone in our family has a belt kit, a survival necklace, a backpack, and a pocket survival kit. For our family gear, we have a duffle bag filled with our main tools, food, & cooking gear. Everyone has a deck of cards, and a different game than the rest of our family for variety. I have been through 2 wildfires, floods, blizzards, earthquakes, emergency hospitalizations, tornadoes, etc. Being prepared makes emergencies so much easier. We have handcrank/solar/battery powered flashlights, chargers, and emergency radios.

[larrylezon]

You should also make an inventory list of everything in the bag. This way everyone knows what is available and not left wondering if it was included.

[Eliblue]

I live in Spain, in a forest area. We have been evacuated twice due to wild fires, in both cases all we needed to take was some clothes, the municipality of our town provided us with accommodation, water, food, medicine, blankets and everything we needed. It is always like this here in case of any natural disaster.

[lindachapman]

If you had to go out the door right now with what you have in your packs as they are you have 2 things in your favour--you've thought about and made a plan AND you've got a good selection to help you. Good for you. As you learn more and budget allows you can update and up grade your kits.
I like to have a "hold it together" kit with carabiners, zipties, bungie cords and duct tape in addition to rope.

[ironjavs]

72h kit doesn't always mean a bug out bag. In Finland goverment actually wants and educate people to make 72h kits for their family. Here is few examples that 72h kit recommendation includes: 1. water or ganister to collect water for your family 2. 72h worth of food that you normally eat and use (that how you update it all the time and food doesn't expire) 3. Light source (candles, flashlights), Emergencykit, 4. water purification, jodi capsules/tablets (for nuclear disasters) 5. Trangia (alcohol-burning portable stove) 6.fire making equipment (lighter)

[shootwin]

Don't forget a bag for your dog! Something for shelter might be a consideration as well. Cordage like paracord and backline, as well as a single walled water bottle, duck tape, and a tourniquet are all suggestions . Thanks & great job having a plan in place!

[TruAfroRcan]

I’ve carried a get home bag for several years now. Seen more than a dozen instances in the past few years where your heart goes out to individuals in harms way. Good to see a lighter pack that’s practical for the family.

[jessicapabon]

Things you might want to consider to put in your bags and things you might want to consider to take out of your bag.
1. Solar flashlights and solar lanterns. Keep these on the outside of your bag so as you're walking they can charge themselves with the Sun batteries are getting ridiculously expensive
That's a lot of water you might want to consider the smaller size bottles of water and put them in a heavy-duty freezer bag because if they spill or explode somehow in your bag, you don't want your other items getting wet.
3. At your local Walmart go to the camping section they have a tin kit that allows you to boil water but inside the tin are two double-walled cups that are super thick all you need is maybe two or three of those tins. So two cups fit inside a 10 and they're still space so you can put a couple of Lighters or a small little sandwich bag that zips with some cotton balls or Q-tips that have been doused in petroleum jelly that will help you to start a fire much better
4. Keep your rain kit in your vehicle. You might not want to use those rain kits because they will eventually make you sweat.... look for Frogg togg their lightweight, they're breathable so you don't sweat, their windproof, and their waterproof and they come with a hoodie sometimes you can get them as a hoodie with pants..
5. Make sure the garbage bag you use is a heavy duty construction garbage bag. Because if you're going to plan on hunkering down and adding leaves and lying on it you want something that's not going to break on you and that will also be a good thing to have are a couple of super heavy duty tarps in the vehicle
6. Avoid carrying cans that is going to be super heavy for whoever has to deal with that. I would suggest if you're going to carry such big containers or boxes of food put it all in the fifth backpack that your husband is going to carry because even kids are not going to be able to carry that due to the weight of a bag. My best suggestion is get on a hikers website there are so many foods that you can take or put together that way less. For instance I could carry 2 to 3 weeks worth of food in my backpack and it barely weighs anything. Some examples a quarter cup of oatmeal with dehydrated blueberries, dehydrated milk, your honey packet your dehydrated butter a pinch of salt and it makes the perfect breakfast oatmeal grows in volume the same with rice. Rice can be made sweet or savory for breakfast or for dinner and it does not weigh a lot

[davidturner]

First, I think there should be an everday carry bag for a long day out to get you home from a broken down car or a 9/11 where you have to walk. I live where it is 100 degrees so Id want a generic camelback and silcock key. An umbrella for shade, raingear, jacket for fall, coat in winter. What would you need as you waked home?
My city, county and state have kit lists.

Then have an evacuation kit for camping.
Practice by car camping near a Walmart! Carry paper and pen and stop immediately and write down forgotten items, wants, solutions like a Waterbrick and spout for the picnic table. Go home early and make a list as you unpack. List by category.

Make a menu and list the meals ingredients! Once traveling, we had 10 minutes till the store closes and we split the list and got everything.
Also make a list of consumables like toiletries, paper towels... So you know what you need to replace if youve been camping for days/ find a store. Pack a weeks supply.
Pack a tote of shelf stable meals, you can load and go.
After the fires in Paradise, CA people lost everything. Can you imagine walking in and you need everything! You would do a lot better if you had these lists. You could say what do we need on this list before tomorrow?
A lady retold her day of escaping a wildfire. She got to the end of the day, got a shower and comfort was a new clean pair of socks. Always pack what brings comfort or what 8s your socks! Make sure you think of family members special needs. I like a throw to wrap around my legs as the evening brings chill. Have extras! I need readers for instance! Oh, multiple sets of keys on bright lanyards if they are dropped or locked in the car.

[kanzee]

I like how you edited your video...nice & simple, very clear voice over, Well done.😍👍

5:15.. you open up more "real estate" in your bag, if you remove the food out of boxes, and repack into ziploc baggies. It will also "ration size" them, by doing this.

5:26...Weight is my issue with a GO Bag / evacuation bag.
I have most of what you got, but am missing the Canned goods, b/c of the weight...I traded up with Freeze dried hiking meals..

8:04...I like the backpackers isobutane lightweight Pocket rocket cooking systems. I can understand the need for more fuel (propane tank), with having the kids though. You do have the option of lighting a campfire, to save on fuel, if longer than 72hours (3 days).

You've done your research on evacuation...well done. Stay safe .
Thank you for sharing your life saving tips and tricks .
Cheers from N.Canada