SUPPLEMENTAL PERSONAL SURVIVAL AND COMFORT ITEMS

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• Suitable size backpack or duffel bag for clothing and personal gear

• Plastic storage tub for food, cooking gear

• Toilet kit -- soap, comb, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste

• Toilet paper in zipper-lock freezer bag

• Small towel and washcloth

• Lip balm

• Facial tissues

• Sunscreen

• Insect repellent

• Prescription medications (1 week supply)

• Copies of medication and eyeglass/contact lens prescriptions

• Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses and supplies

• Hand lotion for dry skin

• Good first aid kit

• Non-prescription medications, including painkiller, antacids, anti-diarrhea, etc.

• Extra basic clothing -- shirts, socks, underwear

• Gloves, for protection or warmth

• Pocket flashlight

• Folding pocket knife

• Sleeping bag, closed-cell foam pad or air mattress, pillow

• Ear plugs (soft foam type in sealed package)

• Outer clothing for season and conditions (rain gear, parka, hat, face mask, etc)

• Hat • Hard hat

• ARES Reflective vest – if purchased

• Travel alarm clock

• Chemical light sticks

• Dust masks - .95 or better

• Phone/email/address list for family, friends, neighbors, physician, pharmacy

• Emergency contact/medical information card in your wallet

• Spare car and house keys

• High energy or high protein snacks

• Food -- Freeze-dried or MRE’s

• Coffee, tea, drink mixes

• Plate or bowl, knife, fork and spoon, insulated mug

• Camp stove, small pot, fuel and matches

• Battery or other lantern

• Water, in heavy plastic jugs

• Water purification filter or tablets

• Magnetic compass, maps

• Duct tape, parachute cord 

     Consider packing individual items or kits in zipper-lock freezer bags to keep the contents dry, clean, and neat. If you are deploying for more than 24 hours take these additional items along.