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Disaster Supplies: First Aid Kits

Oct 27

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Disaster Supplies - First Aid Kit

Having a first aid kit, be it for a disaster or just life in general is always a good idea. Life is full of unexpected accidents. If you are anything like me, I need bandages on what seems like a daily routine. It is not that I am extremely accident prone, it's just that things happen. Having a well stocked first aid kit really saves me time and money.  

As you begin to prepare your first aid kit, keep in mind that this is not only for you, but also for your family. Your first aid kit is just one more piece of  your disaster supplies. If it has been given a little thought, this component should fit perfectly into your 72 hour kit. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Major Components of a Kit

Oct 22

Posted by Bill Montgomery in 72 Hour Kits | No Comments

Supplies for 72 Hour KitsLast time I asked you to consider a good place to store your 72 Hour Kits. Did you find any good places? If you found a great or unique place, please leave a comment or send it to me.

In my opinion, there are 10 major categories to consider when creating your kit.  When I say creating, this would still be true if you purchased parts, a whole kit or created your own from scratch.  Although you might purchase what is considered a complete kit, you still have things that will be unique to your situation.  These differences can be based on age, gender, geographic region, income, comfort level or experience.

The Top Ten

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