1-Person 72-Hour Emergency Kit - The SoloSteady

• 72-hour emergency kit for one person, packed in a backpack
• A 3,600-calorie food bar divided into 18 individually wrapped pieces, with a shelf life of up to five years
• Twelve 4 oz water pouches, ten water treatment tablets, and a 1-liter hydration bag with straw
• Hand-rechargeable flashlight that needs no batteries, plus a 30+ hour candle
• AM/FM radio with batteries included
• Full hygiene kit with toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, and more
• Multi-function pocket knife, safety goggles, a sewing kit, and a notepad and pencil
• An emergency blanket, a poncho, and a hand and body warmer
• First aid kit for minor cuts and scrapes, plus a 5-in-1 emergency whistle
• A starter water supply, not a full three days, so store additional water at home alongside it
• Hand-assembled in the USA, designed with advice from emergency preparedness experts

This kit is for anyone whose emergency plan is a plan for one: people who live alone, someone in a first apartment, a college student, or a parent whose kids have moved out.

It also works inside a bigger household. Some families like each person to have their own kit, and the SoloSteady's full hygiene kit makes it a comfortable choice for that.

Choosing the right number

• One person: one SoloSteady.
• Two or more: one SoloSteady per person, so everyone has their own food, water, and hygiene supplies.

Organization

• 1 Backpack

Food & Water

• 1 Food Bar, 3,600 calories
• 12 Water Pouches, 4 oz each
• 10 Water Treatment Tablets, each treats 1 liter
• 1 Hydration Bag with Straw, 1 liter

Light & Communication

• 1 AM/FM Radio (batteries included)
• 1 Hand-Rechargeable Flashlight (no batteries required)
• 1 30+ Hour Candle
• 1 Fire Starter
• 1 Deck of Survival Playing Cards (52 cards illustrating survival skills)

Shelter & Warmth

• 1 Emergency Blanket
• 1 Emergency Poncho
• 1 Hand/Body Warmer

Tools & First Aid

• 1 Multi-Function Pocket Knife
• 1 Pair of Safety Goggles
• 1 Small Sewing Kit
• 1 Notepad and Pencil
• 1 5-in-1 Emergency Whistle
• 1 First Aid Kit with adhesive bandages, gauze pads, alcohol cleansing pads, and cotton swabs

Hygiene & Sanitation

• 1 Deluxe Hygiene Kit: toothbrush, toothpaste, toothpick, bar of soap, 0.34 oz shampoo and conditioner, 0.25 oz hand and body lotion, deodorant gel, comb, washcloth, twin blade razor, shaving cream packet, 3 maxi pads, pocket tissue pack, and 9 wet wipes
• 3 Disposable Face Masks
• 1 Biohazard Waste Bag

• Power outages. A flashlight, a long-burning candle, a radio, and food that needs no cooking cover the basics.
• Winter storms. An emergency blanket and a hand and body warmer, plus food that needs no stove.
• Water service disruptions. The tablets and hydration bag give you a way to treat water. Follow your local utility's instructions and the tablet package directions together.
• Evacuation. Everything is in one backpack, ready to grab on the way out the door.
• A few days away from home. A full hygiene kit means an unexpected stay at a shelter or a friend's place starts with clean teeth.

Make It Yours!

Not included: a full three-day water supply, medications, or first aid gloves and tape.

Consider adding:

• Water. Ready.gov, FEMA's preparedness campaign, recommends one gallon per person per day. That's three gallons for one person over three days.
• Medications. The American Red Cross recommends a seven-day supply, along with any medical items you rely on.
• Copies of important documents.
• A phone charger and backup battery.
• Glasses, contact lens supplies, and hearing aid batteries, if you use them.

Tips:

• Check the dates when it arrives. The food bar and water pouches carry a shelf life of up to five years. Note the dates and set a reminder for the year they're due.
• Store water beside it. Three gallons covers one person for three days. Keep it in the same closet so it's easy to find.
• Read the tablet directions now. Knowing the steps and wait time ahead of time makes the tablets easy to use when you need them.
• Test the flashlight and radio twice a year. Pair the check with the spring and fall clock changes, and replace the radio batteries as needed.
• Know your radio. This is an AM/FM radio, not a NOAA weather radio. If severe weather is common where you live, a NOAA weather radio brings watches and warnings directly.
• Mind the pocket knife. Store the kit out of reach of children, and take the knife out before packing the bag as an airplane carry-on.
• Use the candle with care. Set it on a plate or holder away from anything flammable, and never leave it burning unattended.
• Check the food bar for allergens. It's made with wheat and barley flour, so it's not gluten-free, and it's made without peanut products. Add foods that fit any dietary needs.

How much water does one person need for three days?

Ready.gov, FEMA's preparedness campaign, recommends one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation. That's three gallons for one person over three days. Ready.gov also notes that children, nursing mothers, and people who are sick may need more, and that very hot weather can double the need.

That's more water than any backpack can comfortably carry, which is why the SoloSteady includes a starter supply plus a way to treat more. The rest is easy to keep at home. Three one-gallon jugs fit on the floor of most closets.

If your tap stopped working tonight, how many days of water do you have in the house right now? Our water planning page walks through the math.

Source: Ready.gov, Water.

The SoloSteady is a 1-person 72-hour emergency kit, built for anyone living on their own. It covers the first three days of an emergency, with three days of emergency food rations, about 1,200 calories per day, and supplies to help with water.

In this kit: 48 oz of drinking water, 10 water treatment tablets (each treats 1 liter), and a 1-liter hydration bag.

What you'll still need to add. Stored water is what rounds out an emergency kit for one person. Ready.gov, FEMA's preparedness campaign, recommends one gallon of water per person per day. That's 3 gallons for three days. Add that, along with medications, personal necessities, and anything else you rely on.

About water supplies. Purification tablets and filters treat water you already have; they don't create it, and tablets don't remove chemical contamination. A storage container only helps if it's filled ahead of time. None of these eliminate the need to plan for a safe drinking-water supply.