What to Pack for a 72-Hour Emergency Bag
What to Pack for a 72-Hour Emergency Bag
Emergency planners often recommend having enough supplies to last 72 hours — the typical window before outside help or restored services arrive. Here's what that actually looks like in practice.
Power and Communication
A fully charged power bank should be non-negotiable. If cell towers are down, a battery or solar-powered radio keeps you connected to emergency broadcasts.
Light You Can Count On
A compact LED lantern or flashlight with a long runtime matters more than you'd think — darkness adds stress to an already stressful situation.
Clean Water Access
A portable filter is worth the space it takes up. Tap water may not be safe after certain disasters, and bottled water runs out fast.
Personal Basics
Medications, a change of clothes, and any documents you can't easily replace round out the bag. Keep it packed and ready, not assembled from scratch when you need it.
Gear Up With Catch These Rays
- Hand Crank Emergency Weather Radio with NOAA, Solar Charging & SOS Alarm: stays useful when the power and cell towers are down.
- Electric Camping Water Filter with 0.01 Micron 5-Stage Filtration: a portable filter with solar charging.
— Team Catch These Rays