Sometime last week Matti and I took out our 72 hour kits to do a little updating! What we found was gross! I didn't realize that we had not updated the kits since 2003. Where did all the time go? Well, we had packed some dog food (which they encourage you to do if you have a pet) and weavel (sp?) had overtaken the dog food and made it's way throughout our 72 hour backpacks. Luckily, I had purchased some new bags which you can either roll with a handle (like a suitcase) or strap allow you to put on your back like a pack. Way cool and I got them on sale at Big 5 for under $30 each. So we cleaned up the stuff we could salvage, washed up the clothing and made a list of things we still need to add. We needed to re-do the "milk carton" 3 day menu and so that is what I did today. On the weekend I purchased what we needed and today put together the milk carton meals. Tomorrow I will add them to the kit and make some other changes (watch for update tomorrow). Here is what the kit looks like and I will send you the link to the menus if you just leave a comment with your email address. Since re-certifying with CERT in Riverdale, I have been eager to make sure my emergency preparedness is updated. I can sleep a little easier now! :)
