Preparing For The Worst – A Basic Prepper Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for a number of days. Being prepared means having your own food, drinking supplies, and equipment to keep you dry and warm, and safe. A prepper kit would consist of all the necessary supplies you’ll need in the event of an emergency, whether you are out and about, driving your car or at home.

What would you need for a Basic Prepper Kit?

To put your kit together, you’ll have to think of what you will store the items in, would it be an airtight plastic container or a waterproof bag or maybe a holdall or suitcase, ready to be on the move if you need to travel suddently. Often people place their basic kits, because they do tend to be smaller, in different, accessible locations i.e. in their car or close to hand at home.

Basic Prepper Kit Supply List

1. Water or water-tablets.
2. Non-perishable food for several days i.e can be tin cans, does not have to be some fancy rehydrated food product.
3. Power charger.
4. Battery-powered or hand crank radio with extra batteries.
5. Flashlight and extra batteries.
6. First aid kit.
7. Whistle to signal for help.
8. Sleeping bag or warm blanket.
9. Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
10. Moist towelettes, rubbish bags (bin liners) and plastic ties for personal sanitation
11. A multi-tool
12. A tin opener (if kit contains canned food)
13. Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information you have been able to print off or photograph / scan.
14. Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a portable waterproof container.

Now, there are other items you could consider adding to your basic kit if you have the time to prepare in advance or you can add them at a moments notice, for example:

1. Prescription medications, glasses, contact-lens solution.
2. Pet food, water and supplies for your pet.
3. Cash.
4. Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air.
5. Complete change of clothing, taking into account your local weather conditions.
6. Fire Extinguisher.
7. Matches in a waterproof container.
8. Feminine supplies, personal hygiene items and hand sanitiser.
9. Paper cups, plates and disposable utensils, paper towels.
10. Paper and pencil.
11. Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children.
12. Soap and disinfecting wipes.
13. Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives.

Whether you are an experienced prepper, an anxious beginner or just want to not leave things to the last minute, we have a range of kits for prepping and crisis preparedness that make life easier if something unexpected happens.