72-Hour Kit Gear Guide

These are the five items Kenzie packs in Episode 1. Prices change often, so we don't list them. Use the buttons to check the current price. Links are affiliate links (disclosure).

Start with water and light, then add a piece each payday. You don't have to buy it all at once.

Water

Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter (SP129)

Kenzie's way to make more water instead of hauling it. Fill the pouch, screw on the filter, squeeze. It removes bacteria and protozoa, but it does not handle chemical contamination such as fuel-tainted floodwater.

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Food

Datrex 3600 Emergency Food Bar (72-hour pack)

No-cook, no-water calories for three days, sized for a bag. Kenzie's verdict: a bit dry, like a coconut shortbread. Add a few foods you actually enjoy for morale.

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Warmth

Swiss Safe Mylar Emergency Blankets (4-pack)

Folds down tiny and reflects body heat. A 4-pack covers a small family plus a spare. Pair with dry socks, a beanie, and a poncho.

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Light

Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

Hands-free light for nights without power. Runs on standard AAA batteries and has a red-light mode for checking on the kids without waking them.

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Communication

Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather Radio

NOAA weather alerts plus AM/FM, with hand-crank, solar, or battery power, and a USB port that can top up a phone.

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