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Old 08-03-2011, 04:08 PM   #9
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I am worried this post might reveal a little too much about my OCD nature, but it might give some other people ideas

My 72 hour kit consists of a mid sized rubbermaid container with:

A couple MRE's (want some more, but haven't got around to getting them)
baby forumla
a change of clothes for each family member
3 large bags of sunflower seeds
a dozen candles
a tarp
and 4 (I think) buddy burners (see video below)
2 large boxes of strike anywhere matches, and a small pack of waterproof ones
A 6-pack of cheap lighters
one small sewing kit
one medium first aid kit
Vaseline and a bag of cotton balls (mixed together make fantastic firestarters)
Several knives
1 (or 2) hand crank flashlights
A whole bunch of those tiny led flashlights that you get at trade shows etc
2 packs of AA batteries, and a phone charger that runs off them./



Also right beside it, in case I am able/in need to transport is my tent, my Pack & Play (playpen/crib) and 2 compact sleeping bags.

There are also physical copies of ID's and other useful documents (on USB), like converting and running a car on wood gas, building underground shelters etc.

My shed has a large number of cheap solar power lights that could be used to keep rechargeable batteries going if needed.

What I would like to add is a generator and/or a (better) AC/DC inverter and an old UPS to act as power storage/conditioner.
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