Items Like Custom Knives To Create A 48 Hour Kit To Protect Your Family

By Harriett Crosby


A basic 48 hour emergency kit is something every family should have. They should contain items like food to eat, water to drink and custom knives for protection and cloths. Emergencies happen all the time. It could be something as common as the power going out for a few days because of a tornado or having to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane.

These little kits are a small collection things you will need to help survive any emergency situation. It is generally best to get these items together first so you can reach them in a seconds notice. Should you need to leave home it is quite unlikely you will get time to go searching through your house to pick out the things you will require for the several days or be able to purchase them at any a local store.

To survive emergency situations people require three basic items; a small amount of useful supplies, food and water. You should always plan for your supplies to last your family for at least 2 days to be safe. There are often state, federal and local government agencies around to help out people but generally they are slow to get to everyone immediately. They could reach you in only few hours or in many days.

It is also important that you plan your kit without having common conveniences. Often the basic services people take for granite like electricity, gas, phone, water and sewage treatment may not be working. They could be off for several days so your kit should reflect this possibility.

Each kit needs at least a gallon of clean water. It is often best to break this into smaller 12 to 18 ounce bottles. They should have a workable filter with some iodine tablets also in case your water supply becomes low and your water must be filtered or treated.

Planning the food can be a little harder. Typically granola or oatmeal bars make good high calorie foods. Mixed nuts and fresh honey are items that seldom spoil when stored for long times. Canned tuna or chicken is nice for making quick impromptu meals. Oats, dried beans and jerky are nice for filling out meals. A bag of hard candies, tootsie rolls and pops and gum is good for making snacks.

Some miscellaneous items you should also pack are a flashlight and extra batteries. A radio with a hand crank. Matches, a lighter and some candles for just in case moments. You should also pack toiletry and showering items along with a good first aid pack. Some final items to add are eating utensils, a pocket knife, duct tape and a can opener.

If you have the room some extra items you can add to your two day hour kit are a waterproof jacket, change of clothing and your favored custom knives. You might bring some can goods like meals and soups but try getting the condensed cans. Remember these kits need to be portable and easily accessible. Try to check through them at least every 6 months or so to keep them up to date so they can go at a moments notice.




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