Time to start a new round of 72 Hour Kits!!!!!!! Yea! We do a new module (goal) each month. This month will be BAGS/BINS...something to put your 72 hour kit in! Module due TUES APR 9 (due dates are always the 2nd Tues of each month).
Here is a link to some of my ideas (please do not feel like you have to do everything...just pick and choose...not even I am going to do all of my ideas I have gathered...do 1 SMALL thing each month!
Backpack versus Bin
Grab an old Backpack or Rubbermaid container to start compiling things into. Some type of portable
storage container.
storage container.
You can buy backpacks at Savers and DI for a few dollars.
For smaller kids, make sure they are smaller backpacks, they cannot carry a full size backpack.
This does not have to be your permanent solution. This is just something to get you started.
The advantage to backpacks over bins or suitcases is that you can carry them in any terrain/weather.
Wheels won’t work in the snow or the mountains. The disadvantage to backpacks is that they cannot
carry as much as a bin and they would need to be lighter.
Wheels won’t work in the snow or the mountains. The disadvantage to backpacks is that they cannot
carry as much as a bin and they would need to be lighter.
You can keep your backpacks inside a rolling garbage can. Then you can take turns pulling the
garbage can until terrain gets too hard, then ditch the garbage can and use the backpacks. Here is
an example for $20. The garbage can also helps protect your kits from rodents and weather.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-32-Gallon-Wheeled-Trash-Can-with-Turn-Lock-Lid/23598269
garbage can until terrain gets too hard, then ditch the garbage can and use the backpacks. Here is
an example for $20. The garbage can also helps protect your kits from rodents and weather.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-32-Gallon-Wheeled-Trash-Can-with-Turn-Lock-Lid/23598269
One family I knew bought a small wheeled dolly for each of their smaller kids. They had the backpack
bungeed onto the dolly. Then if they needed to leave the dolly behind and wear the backpack they
could. Here is an example for $30
https://www.amazon.com/Coocheer-Aluminum-Folding-Portable-Lightweight/dp/B019SMHFSU/ref=sr_1_22?crid=35GP0GMVUDLB2&keywords=wheeled+dolly&qid=1551645906&s=hi&sprefix=wheel%2Ctools%2C625&sr=1-22
bungeed onto the dolly. Then if they needed to leave the dolly behind and wear the backpack they
could. Here is an example for $30
https://www.amazon.com/Coocheer-Aluminum-Folding-Portable-Lightweight/dp/B019SMHFSU/ref=sr_1_22?crid=35GP0GMVUDLB2&keywords=wheeled+dolly&qid=1551645906&s=hi&sprefix=wheel%2Ctools%2C625&sr=1-22
As an alternative to backpacks for kids...this blogpost (not mine) suggests using a youth fishing vest
with 26 pockets (make sure it is youth size). Link to blogpost...
with 26 pockets (make sure it is youth size). Link to blogpost...
Here is an example of a youth 26 pocket vest ($25-$30)
Rolling Chest/wagon
Maybe consider if you have a lot of small kids that can’t carry their own backpack or you have
a child with disabilities that has a lot of equipment
a child with disabilities that has a lot of equipment
Stanley Pro Contractor Chest ($55.52)
Stanley 50 Gallon Mobile Chest ($60.55)
Harbor Freight Garden Cart ($80) (Goes on sale for around $60...watch the ads)
Labeling Backpacks/Bins
I wanted to label my backpacks. I just used random ribbons I had laying around. It has their first and last name and Mom and Dad’s cell phone numbers inside. I realize it may be dangerous to write kids names in open view, but I decided to risk it. Alternatively you could write...emergency info in pocket. The reasons for labeling were so that #1) each person could easily remember which bag was theirs and #2) if you were dehydrated and confused you would have your name and cell numbers easily accessible #3) In case the younger kids got separated from us.
General 72 Hr. Kit advice for Child with Disabilities
Here are a few blogposts I wrote…
72 hr. kits
How to stock up on meds
Camping when you need power or oxygen
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