This is Ready.gov's basic disaster supplies kit list (ready.gov/kit), with a link to the matching shelf on Prepper Prices and the lowest-priced item we track today where we have one. "Cheapest we track" isn't a recommendation; check that it fits your household.
| ✓ | Item | Ready.gov wording | Cheapest we track today |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Water 3 gallons per person for 72 hours | one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation | Legacy Food Storage 35 Gallon Utility Water Storage Tank · $229.99 |
| ☐ | Food 6,000 calories per person at 2,000 a day | at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food | ReadyWise 72 Hour Emergency Food Kit · $49.99 ($14.75/day) |
| ☐ | Radio | battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert | Uncharted Supply Co WB Crank Radio · $24.00 |
| ☐ | Flashlight | flashlight | Fenix Lighting Fenix MINI-LITE Compact EDC Flashlight · $19.95 |
| ☐ | First aid kit | first aid kit | Echo-Sigma Echo-Sigma Compact First Aid Kit · $19.99 |
| ☐ | Extra batteries | extra batteries | Nitecore Store Tenergy 1300mAH CR123A Lithium Battery · $2.00 |
| ☐ | Whistle | whistle (to signal for help) | not tracked |
| ☐ | Dust mask | dust mask (to help filter contaminated air) | not tracked |
| ☐ | Shelter in place | plastic sheeting, scissors and duct tape | not tracked |
| ☐ | Sanitation | moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties | Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes · $6.95 |
| ☐ | Wrench or pliers | wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities) | Uncharted Supply Co Multitool Core · $20.00 |
| ☐ | Manual can opener | manual can opener (for food) | not tracked |
| ☐ | Local maps | local maps | not tracked |
| ☐ | Phone power | cell phone with chargers and a backup battery | Nitecore Store Nitecore NB Air Ultra Lightweight and Slim USB-C 5000mAh Power Bank · $39.95 |
Then add your own
Ready.gov also suggests prescription medicines, glasses, infant formula and diapers, pet food, copies of important documents in a waterproof container, cash, a change of clothes and sturdy shoes, and a sleeping bag or warm blanket per person. Pets: ready.gov/pets.
Ready-made kits and bags lowest price first
1 Person One Day Survival Kit (16 Piece)
$32.99In stockEcho-SigmaEcho-Sigma Compact Survival Kit
$49.99In stockEcho-SigmaEcho-Sigma Bug Out Pack
$89.99In stockReadyWiseCamo 64 Piece Survival Backpack
$95.99In stock25 yr shelf life*ReadyWiseRed 64 Piece Survival Backpack
$95.99In stock25 yr shelf life*Uncharted Supply CoTHE SEVENTY2® Shell | Dry Bag
$129.00In stockEcho-SigmaThe Runner - 24-Hour Emergency Survival Backpack
$149.99Echo-Sigma Nucleus Emergency Kit Core System
$169.99In stockQuestions people ask
What goes in a 72-hour kit?
Ready.gov's basic list: water, food, a battery or hand-crank radio, flashlight, first aid kit, extra batteries, whistle, dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, sanitation supplies, a wrench or pliers, a manual can opener, local maps, and phone chargers with a backup battery.
How much water for a 72-hour kit?
Three gallons per person, at Ready.gov's baseline of one gallon per person per day.
How much food for 72 hours?
At 2,000 calories a day, 6,000 calories per person. Check total calories on the label rather than the number of meals.