Basic Emergency Backpack Kit (1 Person)

SKU:EP-BBK1 Weight: 5.75 lbs

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About the Basic Emergency Backpack Kit (1 Person)

This affordable Basic Emergency Preparedness Backpack Kit is designed to provide one person with essential emergency supplies for three days (72 hours). That's how long FEMA estimates it can take emergency services and personnel to reach you in the event of a disaster. This kit is most suitable for those who believe they will need to leave their home in the event of a disaster.

Supplies in this home kit are stored inside a heavy-duty nylon backpack with 5 pockets. This kit features emergency food and water, first-aid kit and an AM/FM radio with LED flashlight (batteries included). The food and water rations in this emergency kit have a 5 year shelf life and are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Transport Authority.

Note that this Basic Emergency Preparedness Backpack Kit contains just essential emergency supplies and other supplies are needed to make this kit compliant with FEMA's Guidelines. This kit is great for those wanting to build a custom kit using additional items from Essential Packs or with items already owned.

This all-purpose emergency backpack kit is suitable for use emergency situations including: earthquakes, tornadoes, winter storms, thunderstorms, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, landslides, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and extreme heat and cold.

The Basic Emergency Backpack Kit (1 Person) Contains:

Food and Water

Emergency Food Ration - 2400 Calorie

This 2400 calorie vitamin enriched food ration is approved by the United States Coast Guard and the Canadian Transport Department. It has a 5 year shelf life and requires no cooking or preparation. This food ration is made with non-thirst provoking ingredients and has a pleasant apple-cinnamon flavor. In addition, it's safe for vegetarians and those allergic to nuts and/or nut oils. This ration stays preserved in environments with temperatures up to 149 degees F.

Aqua Blox Emergency Drinking Water - 3 Pack

This 3 Pack of Aqua Blox Emergency Drinking Water contains three 8oz boxes of emergency drinking water. Each box comes with a convenient drinking straw. Aqua Blox have a 5-year shelf life and are approved by the United States Coast Guard and the Canadian Transport Authority. In addition, each water box is stamped with the expiration date making it easy to determine when replacement is necessary.

Shelter

Emergency Survival Blanket

This Emergency Survival Blanket measures 84" x 52" and is designed to retain 90% of your body heat. It can be used as ground cover or as a shield from the sun, rain, or snow.

Waterproof Poncho - Adult Size

The Emergency Poncho is designed to fit all teenagers and adults. This poncho is compact when not in use, and opens up to provide water protection from head to below the waist. In addition, this poncho made from a highly-visible yellow plastic.

Lighting and Communication

Ultra Slimline AM/FM Radio with LED Flashlight

This Ultra Slimline AM/FM Radio features a built-in speaker, LED power indicator, built-in mini flashlight, carrying strap, light-weight earphones, and 2 AAA batteries (included). This compact radio can be stored in small places, like a glove compartment, or a fanny pack, and fits nicely in a pocket or in the palm of your hand.

First Aid

First-Aid Kit (37 Piece)

This compact First-Aid Kit contains 37 pieces including: 20 Plastic Bandages (different sizes), 2 Gauze Pads, 3 Alcohol Wipes, Butterfly Bandage, 10 Cotton Tips, and a convenient plastic carrying case. Perfect for your glove box or purse.

Sanitation

Dust Mask - Flat

This Latex free Dust Mask has earloops on each side to secure it to the face. In addition, this soft and non-irritating mask offers low breathing resistance and is fluid resistant. This 3-ply mask has a blue or pink polypropylene spunbound outer layer and filters 99.5% of particulates and 97.5% of bacteria.

Preperation and Planning

Emergency Communications Planning Card

This double-sided Emergency Communications Planning Card is designed to help members of a houshold plan for a disaster. One card is required for each household member. Each Emergency Communications Planning Card comes with a top part that contains a household member's critical contact, medical, and insurance information (for storing with your emergency kit), and a lower portion (the Wallet Card) that contains your emergency contact information and should be kept in your wallet or purse at all times.

Container

Standard "EMERGENCY KIT" Backpack

This heavy-duty backpack is perfect for storing and protecting your emergency supplies in grab-n-go situations. The backpack has a large main compartment, two smaller front compartments, and two side pockets with velcro closing mechanisms. In addition, this backpack has padded and adjustable shoulder straps, and a top loop for hanging the backpack.