There are as many different ways to package up a 72 hour kit as there are types of families. I've been researching a LOT and found a bunch of helpful links to help give you some guidance, and also some sites of families who have put together their 72 hour kits!
American Red Cross
Homeland Security 72 hour kit recommendations
How Does She - 72 hour kits & links to some others too! LOVE the fact that she mentions ONLY packing warm clothing & that it can always be cut to be cooler clothes - especially for here in Cheyenne!
Food Storage & Survival - I liked the fact that she vacuum packed the clothing - I wouldn't have thought of that & it would make it much more compact in the bag!
72 Hour Kits - a family in Texas that went thru Hurricane Ike (has some info of things they wished they had done too - like small change!)
Self-Reliant Sisters - I really liked the idea of a rolling backpack (especially with the smaller kids), I thnk I'm going to keep an eye out at the goodwill for some!
Acte Gratuit - a family based in Japan during the tsunami, lots of information about what they wished they had on-hand during a disaster
Six Sisters Stuff
I found that last one the most informative! For our water supply, we are making sure to get some small water containers in case of a water line, but I didn't think about light/candles. Also, a hand crank for the garage door? I never would have thought about that either, but it would be VITAL depending on the moment! And a generator (even without storing the gas) as mentioned in the Texas family blog would be nice to have, but at the bottom of my list (maybe next year's tax return?).
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