survival kits for camping and disasters

Survival kits for disasters

as a minimum each home should have a kit consisting of:
- potable water 10L per person to provide for 3 days (if possible have 2 weeks worth)
- water filtration system
- paper and pencils
- deck of playing cards to keep you sane
- whistle
- a reasonable amount of cash in small denominations as credit cards and ATMs are not likely to be functional for sometime if there is a widespread power/internet outage
- torches/headlamps + extra batteries + omnidirectional solar-charged lantern
- battery powered or hand-crank radio + extra batteries for weather updates etc
  - see hand crank torch radios for disasters and hiking
- first aid kit mainly to keep cuts and wounds clean
- medication supply for at least 7 days plus analgesics/asthma meds/etc
- sanitation items - extra toothbrush/toilet paper/etc
- multipurpose tool
- wool blanket for bushfire survival and warmth
- space blankets
- non-perishable food to last at least 3 days (preferably 2 weeks worth)
  - eg. freeze-dried with long shelf-life; canned foods;
- copies of important documents and family/friends contact information and map (consider storing in waterproof fire proof box)
- smartphone chargers
- gas cartridge stove system with pots
advanced options
- off-grid 12V power such as:
  - 12V LiFePO4 battery preferably at least 100Ah
  - cables and plugs to allow cigarette lighter accessories such as USB-C ports to run your laptop briefly and normal USB ports to charge your smartphone and LED headlamps, etc
  - solar panels (probably wont be useful in severe weather but may be useful for prolonged power outages of more than a few days)
  - car fridge to keep your milk and meat cold until power is back on
- portable gas heater and gas cylinder

Survival kit to take hiking

water filter kit
ultralight tarp
space blanket
compass and map - see navigation management for hikers
fire lighter
warm clothes
rain protection
sun protection if indicated
basic first aid kit for wound care, etc
EPIRB radio beacon
headlamp
small power bank or handcrank torch/radio