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The 72-Hour Go-Bag for Modern Households

Every household member should have a 72-hour go-bag accessible without warning — water, food, cash, ID copies, meds, and a charged battery.

In this guide

  1. 1 · Executive summary
  2. 2 · Key takeaways
  3. 3 · Key strategies
  4. 4 · Pro-tips checklist
  5. 5 · FAQ
  6. 6 · Related guides & tools

Executive summary

Every household member should have a 72-hour go-bag accessible without warning — water, food, cash, ID copies, meds, and a charged battery.

  • 3L water + 3 days food per person
  • $300 cash in small bills
  • Photo ID + insurance card copies

Key takeaways

  • 3L water + 3 days food per person
  • $300 cash in small bills
  • Photo ID + insurance card copies
  • Phone charger + battery + radio

Key strategies

  1. Strategy 1

    3L water + 3 days food per person

  2. Strategy 2

    $300 cash in small bills

  3. Strategy 3

    Photo ID + insurance card copies

  4. Strategy 4

    Phone charger + battery + radio

Pro-tips checklist

  • Refresh contents every birthday
  • Store near the primary exit

FAQ

What if I don't have storage space?

Use a compact backpack per person. The minimum viable kit fits in 10L.