Checklists

EDC

• ID, phone, small light, whistle, small multitool/knife (legal)
• Cash small bills; bandanna; pen; PACE card; meds as needed

Get-Home Bag

• Water 1–2 L + filter/tabs; electrolytes
• Food 1,500–2,500 kcal no‑cook; spoon
• Clothing layer, rain shell, socks, hat/gloves (seasonal)
• Map/compass; paper + pen; battery bank + cable
• Headlamp + spare cells; small first aid/bleeding control
• Tape, cordage 10–15 m, multitool, lighter/ferro
• Mask/eye protection per environment; small radio if used

72-Hour Bag

• Water 4 L/person/day; stove/fuel; pot/mug
• Food 6,000–9,000 kcal/person (3 days)
• Shelter: tarp/tent; pads; sleeping bags/bivies
• Lighting: headlamps/lanterns + batteries
• Hygiene/sanitation; meds; docs copies; cash
• Tools/repairs; radio; signaling; gloves

Vehicle Kit

• Tire plug kit + compressor; jack; lug wrench
• Jumper cables/jump pack; fuses; fluids (washer/oil/coolant)
• Triangles/flares; high‑viz vests; gloves; flashlight
• Blanket; water; snacks; paper maps; traction aids; shovel (seasonal)

Home Blackout Kit

• Lights/lanterns + batteries; battery bank; inverter
• Cook stove + fuel; water; food; manual can opener
• HEPA/filters; fans (heat); safe heaters (cold)
• Radio; charger cables; extension cords; CO/smoke alarms