A family survival backpack/ kit is a great idea to have available already packed in a backpack because there will be no time to think or prepare once a disaster occurs. You have all the things you need for you and your family all ready to go on a short notice. No one knows when disasters will happen, manmade or natural. You can’t rely on the government to help you when disaster hits. The government has already proven they can even run simple tasks. Being prepared ahead of time will allow you to leave your home if that is the only choice you are left with.

The reason you need your emergency kit already packed in a backpack is so that it is ready to strap on so you have your hands free making your ability more flexible and this keeps your hands free. Have this and or one for each family member ready to go in the home. Be sure to not forget important documents and medications or other things that are personal specific needs to each family member.  Survival backpacks/kits have variations but every emergency pack should have the basics such as food, water, and a first aid kit.

If you are building your own survival backpacks the following list of 15 items will give you an idea of the essentials your backpack should hold. Be sure that pack one you need because you may have to travel light, so whatever you take you will need to be sure you can carry it.

• Dried food and high calorie food bars

• Water pouches and water purification tablets

• Tube tent

• Warm clothing and leather gloves

• Solar blanket and rain poncho

• Comfortable walking shoes or boots

• Waterproof matches and lighters

• Utility knife and rope

• Whistle and flares

• Dust masks

• Fully loaded first aid kit

• Flashlight with extra batteries and light sticks

• Battery operated or wind up AM/FM radio

• Personal necessities such as toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, etc.

• A list of your medical history including any health problems and medications you take to help emergency medical responders treat you properly.

Survival Backpacks/kits ensures you and your family have basic needs to survive. From hygiene products to remain clean, radios for public alerts food and water.

Jenna is a Survival Enthusiast who was raised learning about prepping and survival, loves camping, going to outdoor ranges , gadgets and being prepared. Jenna runs topsurvivalbackpacks.com