I realize this should have been the first post regarding kits but the first things you need to get started are the containers. There are several things you can use to hold your 72 hour kits and you may have better ideas than mine. Here are some different options:
-Some people use 5 or 6 gallon buckets with handles thinking that the buckets will be useful for seating or holding water or even as a makeshift toilet in an emergency. We made these back home when I was younger and a downside is it is not as easy to carry when it's full, but the emergency may not require lots of walking so it might not matter.
-Some use a back pack for each individual and then a large tote to hold the food for the family. Something similar you could use would be a duffle bag.
-Another option is a rolling suitcase for each person. This can get very expensive so be warned that the cheaper containers you can find the better. You can always upgrade later if you wish.
It doesn’t really matter what you use as long as you get started. You can often pick up used backpacks or duffle bags or find them at discount prices. Gather what you have so you can get started. You may change your mind along the way and that’s okay too as long as you keep working on them.
We will be gathering different items each week so if you want to start with a box for each person and gather containers as we go along that is fine too. The most important thing is to find what works for you.
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