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Curated 72-Hour & 7-Day Kits

Start with a clear checklist, then adapt it to your household.

FREE 72-HOUR FIELD CHECKLISTKnow exactly what belongs in the kitWater math, medicines, documents, power, personal needs, and the mistakes that leave dangerous gaps.

SHOP 72-HOUR EMERGENCY KITS

Pick your people. Then close the gaps.

Start with the level that fits your household and budget. Every option saves shopping time; none can know your prescriptions, climate, pets, or evacuation plan.

Lowest-cost starting point

Ready America Compact 1-Person Kit

A small one-person kit with emergency food, water pouches, a blanket, poncho, light sticks, whistle, gloves, mask, tissues, and basic first aid.

1 person listed coverage3-day starter seller format

What you still need to add

Substantial drinking-water supply
Radio, dependable lights + charging
Medications, documents + clothing

Manufacturer-listed price · checked Sept. 4, 2026$37.99

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Best budget pair kit

Ready America 2-Person Deluxe Kit

A two-person backpack that adds purification tablets, hygiene supplies, tools, blankets, ponchos, and a hand-crank light and radio to the basic food-and-water format.

2 people listed coverage3-day starter seller format

What you still need to add

More stored water + food
Individual lights + phone power
Prescriptions, documents + cash

Manufacturer-listed price · checked Sept. 4, 2026$109.99

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Best budget family kit

Ready America 4-Person Deluxe Kit

A four-person backpack combining packaged food and water with first aid, protective gear, tools, light sticks, blankets, ponchos, and a crank light and radio.

4 people listed coverage3-day starter seller format

What you still need to add

Family-size water storage
More food, sanitation + charging
Medicine, pet + child supplies

Manufacturer-listed price · checked Sept. 4, 2026$154.99

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Best upgraded solo kit

Seventy2 Core

A more substantial one-person 72-hour backpack for buyers who want organized survival essentials and stronger crossover value than a basic low-cost starter.

1 person listed coverage72-hour system seller format

What you still need to add

Household water reserve
Personal medication + documents
Local weather and evacuation items

Manufacturer-listed price · checked Sept. 4, 2026$229.00

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Premium two-person system

Seventy2.0 Pro

A two-person 72-hour system with organized, color-coded equipment for partners who prefer one comprehensive grab-and-go setup.

2 people listed coverage72-hour system seller format

What you still need to add

Expanded water + pantry food
Clothing + personal electronics
Household-specific medical needs

Manufacturer-listed price · checked Sept. 4, 2026$629.00

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Premium family home kit

The Basecamp 30L

A four-person 72-hour system organized in a hard protective case for households prioritizing a durable shelter-in-place setup over a backpack.

4 people listed coverage72-hour system seller format

What you still need to add

Seven-day food + water extension
Portable household power
Evacuation bags for each person

Manufacturer-listed price · checked Sept. 4, 2026$779.00

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Prices and listed contents were observed on official U.S. manufacturer websites on September 4, 2026 and may change. Confirm the exact contents, quantities, shelf-life dates, warnings, dimensions, weight, shipping, warranty, availability, and current price before buying. Coverage and duration are manufacturer descriptions—not a guarantee that a kit meets every person’s needs.

THE SEVEN-DAY UPGRADE

Three days gets you started. Seven days gives you margin.

Multiply consumables

Extend drinking water, shelf-stable food, medication, sanitation supplies, batteries, and pet or infant essentials for every person and every additional day.

Personalize every person

Add identification, prescriptions, glasses, mobility equipment, climate-appropriate clothing, comfort items, and an individual grab bag for anyone who may evacuate separately.

Separate home from go

Keep the heavier seven-day reserve at home. Build lighter evacuation bags around documents, medication, water, food, communication, clothing, and a known destination.

FROM 72 HOURS TO 7 DAYS

Extend the systems that run out.

WATERStorage + treatment

Add household containers, portable bottles, a treatment method, and water for cooking and hygiene.

FOODSeven-day menu

Choose food your household eats, include dietary needs, and match it to a safe cooking method.

POWERCharge the essentials

Plan for phones, lights, radios, medical devices, refrigeration, and a safe way to recharge.

HEALTHMedicine + sanitation

Plan prescriptions with a clinician or pharmacist and add first aid, hygiene, waste, masks, and cleaning supplies.

AT-A-GLANCE COMPARISON

Pay for the head start you need.

Kit	Best role	Listed coverage	Seller format	First gap to close
Ready America Compact 1-Person Kit	Lowest-cost starting point	1 person	3-day starter	Substantial drinking-water supply
Ready America 2-Person Deluxe Kit	Best budget pair kit	2 people	3-day starter	More stored water + food
Ready America 4-Person Deluxe Kit	Best budget family kit	4 people	3-day starter	Family-size water storage
Seventy2 Core	Best upgraded solo kit	1 person	72-hour system	Household water reserve
Seventy2.0 Pro	Premium two-person system	2 people	72-hour system	Expanded water + pantry food
The Basecamp 30L	Premium family home kit	4 people	72-hour system	Seven-day food + water extension

Open the kit before you store it

Inventory every item, record expiration dates, charge rechargeable equipment, try the tools, confirm clothing and masks fit, and add household-specific supplies. Recheck the kit at least twice a year.

Official Ready.gov kit checklist

MAKE THE PREMADE KIT YOUR KIT

Ready-made is the shortcut—not the finish line.

Use the emergency-kit builder to add the personal supplies and seven-day reserves no manufacturer can choose for you.

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