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Assembling Or Purchasing A 3 Day Survival Kit

By Stacey Burt


The future may bring any number of emergencies into your life and it is always best to be highly proactive and very prepared to face whatever comes your way. During an emergency, a 3 day survival kit will get you off on the right foot to maintain your entire family. It is this time period that is the most important and critical as help may take that long or longer to arrive.

An emergency can take the shape of many forms. It can be a hurricane, tornado, tsunami, or even a nuclear or bomb attack. Not matter what the case, the supplies you have on hand and the equipment you have ready can be the tools that save your family from this life-threatening catastrophe.

You must have several important items at your disposal during this crucial time. It can be days or even weeks before help arrives and even then resources may be spread very thin. If you have your own supplies ready to go, you will not have to depend on others to stay alive and healthy. These necessary items include water, food, first aid supplies, communication devices, warmth, shelter and meal preparation equipment.

You can actually purchases boxes and bags of prepared food items in case of these situations. For such a short time period, you can also assemble your own necessities. Some of the items you may wish to consider are powdered drinks and milk, dried foods such as meats, beans, and fruit, canned goods such as soups and stews, and power bars for the energy you will need. Water should always be ready to grab. Containers can be filled and stored days in advance. Gallon jugs or larger receptacles can also be purchased and available.

A good first aid box should include pain relief tablets, thermometer, band aids, gauze, rubbing alcohol and peroxide, tape, and scissors. Communication equipment should include a radio that can be operated by batteries or solar energy, two-way radios for communication between family members and extra cell phones with battery-powered chargers. Don't forget to stock up on those batteries.

Other necessities can include flashlights, lighters, matches, tools, a manual can opener, sanitation items, and cooking equipment. Other items will depend greatly on your family makeup. If you have small children, baby supplies may be needed. Pet owners will have to keep their animals' needs in mind also. Keep copies of personal documents such as birth certificates and social security cards ready to go as well as a substantial amount of cash.

Shelter will depend on the type of emergency. If you are able to stay in your own home, this may not be a priority but if your home is destroyed, it will be much more of an issue. You may need to have a tent on hand that will house your entire family. If this is not feasible, stock up on several large tarps, stakes and rope. Sleeping bags are the best choice but a variety of large, warm blankets will also do. Prepper companies also offer blankets made of Mylar which will assist in keeping the heat in.

Being proactive when it comes to natural or man-made emergencies is what will make a difference in your survival. Begin your preparations by assembling these items and others that are pertinent to your family's sustainability.




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