Alarm suitcase: a list of things that need to be present with you in case of war

We live in a world that we do not actually know. We do not know how to behave, if the ATM will refuse to give money; that is, if the stores will be closed for a week; what to drink, if the tap is no water; where to go, if the city will be captured by the enemy. Military people can take care of themselves: they have been taught. What civil people? Where to run? And most importantly - what to take with? The latter issue is dedicated to this post.

Alarm (Extra) suitcase - is a generalized name of a basic set of things that you might need in any emergency situation.

Civil alarming bag usually is stocked backpack volume of 30 liters, which is the minimum set of clothes, hygiene items, medicines, tools, self-defense items and products power.

All things in the alarm backpack must be new (and periodically update) and should not be used in everyday life.

Civil anxious backpack is designed for only one - most rapid evacuation of the danger zone. Danger zone is called an earthquake, flood, fire, bad crime situation, the epicenter of hostilities and so on. Disturbed backpack should be in every family.

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The first thing to decide themselves, "briefcase". For this purpose, it is best to use a backpack. Imagine a situation where you have to walk, not to go by car. For example, traffic congestion can be, and will need to continue to evacuate on foot. Threw a backpack and go.

It should be said about packing a backpack. Small and forwarding backpacks need to be laid not on a "bottom heavy" and distribute the weight evenly in it. Well, if in your backpack will lower section - "basement" or valve.

Lay the things so that you can easily find what you need. Well, if the backpack comes with a rain cover. If it is not, you can buy it separately. And of course, the backpack should be qualitative, not to fall apart after 30 minutes socks in harsh environments.

List of things

And now consider in more detail a list of items and products that should be in your backpack. The list is based in part on the recommendations of the New York service on states of emergency. Perhaps, in your region or for your family to have a list to reduce or expand. For example, for elderly people or children.

So, for emergency situations described above, you should be ready reliable quality backpack with things and products.

1. Copies of important documents in a waterproof container. Make advance copies of passports, driving license, documents proving your rights to the property, car and so on. Documents need to put so that they can be easily reach. It is advisable to put the documents photos of loved ones.
2. Credit cards and cash. You always (at any time) to be the stock of money.
3. duplicates house keys and car.
4. Map of the area and driven to the knowledge of all members of the family the way emergency communication and meeting place.
5. Communication devices and access to information. A small radio receiver with the possibility of receiving VHF or FM-range. Sales have cheap receivers with a dynamo to power the machine. The receiver allows to keep abreast of what is happening. Spare batteries for the receiver. You can take a low-cost mobile phone charger.
6. Flashlight, and preferably several, with spare batteries and bulbs for him.
7. Compass and clock. Buy waterproof.
8. multitool - multi-tool. Typically, it looks like a folding pliers, which are hidden in the handles of additional tools (knife, awl, saw, screwdriver, scissors and much more).
9. Knife and hatchet.
10. Signaling means (whistle Flare).
11. Garbage bags with capacity of 120 liters. Five pieces. Can replace the awning, if cut.
12. Wide roll of adhesive tape.
13. Pack of condoms (12 pieces without the box, without lubrication and flavorings). can be useful in many situations,.
14. Synthetic cord diameter - 4-5 mm, length - 20 m.
15. Notepad and pencil.
16. Needle and thread.
17. First aid kit essentials. Number of drugs designed to help not only themselves but also others:
    • bandages, adhesive plaster, iodine, cotton;
    • Activated charcoal (toxicity);
    • "Paracetamol" (an antipyretic);
    • "Suprastin" (allergy);
    • "Immodium" (diarrhea);
    • "Ftalazol" (intestinal infection);
    • "Sulfacetamide" (eye drops);
    • antibiotics in the powders.
18. You are taking medication on a regular basis for a week with a defined dosage and method of application. Names and phone numbers of your doctors. Keep track of expiry date of medicines (with packaging hammer in the calendar revision date drugs).
19. Clothing. Underwear (two sets). cotton socks (two pairs). Spare pants, shirt or jacket, raincoat, knitted hat, mittens and scarf. Reliable and comfortable shoes.
20. Mini-tentMat-foam, a sleeping bag.
21. Hygiene Products: toothbrush and toothpaste, a small bar of soap, towel (compressed sold in supermarkets), toilet paper, a few packs of dry handkerchiefs, a few handkerchiefs, wet napkins. Women - personal hygiene. You can take a razor and a manicure set.
22. Accessories for children.
23. Utensils: cauldron, jar, spoon, mug (preferably metal 0.5 liter), a fold-out cup.
24. Matches (best tourist). Lighter.
25. Supply of food for a few days. Anything that can be eaten without cooking, and that takes up little space, is stored for a long time. Drinking water for 1-2 days, which must be updated periodically. High-calorie sweets (very good for this, "Snickers", which is still in use by tactical military groups). A handful of candy.
26. products:
    • 2 cans good stew;
    • biscuits;
    • soup packets;
    • meat or canned fish;
    • if there is a place - any cereals, pasta, dried vegetables, semi-finished products.
27. Vodka or rubbing alcohol.
28. Family values, relics, but only after packing necessities. Tent karemat, a sleeping bag is not optional, but desirable. Without them, the volume of the backpack will be no more than 30 liters.