What You Need Inside a Survival Kit

Container

• Sturdy backpack
  

Food/Water

• Water: 1 Gallon per Person/Day
  

Shelter and Warmth

• Poncho
• Blanket
  

Light and Communication

• Battery Pack
• charging cord for cell phone
  
• Flash light
  
• Radio (NOAA)
• Batteries - Better to get one battery type that fits all device types.
  
• Charged unlocked phone - to call 911

Tools

• Multi Tool
• Duck Tape
• Working glove
• 550-cord
  

Hygiene and Sanitation

• Face mask (2 per person)
• Wet Wipes
• Hand Sanitizer
• Toothbrush/paste
  
• Female Hygiene
• Garbage bags
• Disposable gloves
  

First Aid

• Blood stop powder
• Bandage
• Pain killers
• Tourniquet 

Safety/Protection

• Pocket Knife
• Handgun
• Ammunition
• Whistle to signal for help
• Stimulants: Caffeine Pills/Instant Coffee (To keep you awake when you need to stay vigilant)
  

Other: These items are useful for relieving stress and supporting activity under challenging conditions.

Resources

• https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html
• https://www.ready.gov/kit
• https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/90354