Each person in my family has their own 72 hour backpack packed and ready to go. They are full of extra clothes, water, and food. Then, we have one extra backpack that has the following essentials:

1. Life Straw: This straw filters out 99.999999% of bacteria and parasites out of any type of water, making it a must-have for your emergency kit and also camping and hiking!

2. First Aid Kit: This first aid kit comes with 85 pieces and is only $6. Also comes in a compact hard case that is impact resistant.

3. Packable Toilet Paper: This pack has TWO rolls of biodegradable toilet paper, and is ultra compact. Each cordless roll has 140 sheets. Only $4.49!

4. Life Tent: This two person tent rolls up to be as small as a can of soda! Less than $20 and has a 5% coupon to clip.

5. Favorite Flashlights: The perfect flashlights. Zoomable, tactical, drop proof and water resistant. Sold in a two pack making them $10 each.

6. Portable AM/FM Radio: Small and compact enough to have with you at all times, this radio AM/FM radio is an essential in an emergency situation. Only $17.99 + a 15% coupon to clip makes it only $15.

7. Extra Batteries: This 20 pack of AA batteries are high performance, have a 10 year shelf life, and are only $11!

8. Solar Powered Phone Charger: This solar-powered phone charger will ensure you always have power to charge! Can charge two devices at once and also has a built in flashlight!

9. Emergency Ponchos: This option is less than a dollar and is nice to have in your bag for minor emergencies. This heavy duty option also doubles as a thermal blanket.

10. Toiletry Bag: Every person in my family has one of these packed & ready to go at all times - all in different colors. Only $8! Here’s what I put inside them:

11. Women’s Travel-Sized Toiletries: Only $6.97 for shampoo, conditioner, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, floss, deodorant, and a carrying case. All TSA compliant too!

12. Men’s Travel-Sized Toiletries: Comes with a razor, shaving cream, toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, comb, and a clear bag for less than $10!

13. Kid Travel-Sized Toiletries: Shampoo, Conditioner, and a detangling spray.

14. Baby Travel-Sized Toiletries: Love this Honest set! Comes with shampoo/body wash, lotion, and all-purpose balm.

15. Baby Grooming Kit: Only $9.95 for nail clippers, scissors, nail file, tweezers, nose aspirator, thermometer, brush, comb, and a toothbrush.