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5-gal bucket with lid (emergency toilet)
Line it with bags if plumbing fails. It doubles as storage.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringHyper Tough 5 gal Bucket Tote, black (HT-2022-5GB)~$8.68 check size · WalmartNo lid included. Trail-TestedLeaktite 5-gal pail + lid~$25.53 · Amazon
Top ShelfReliance Luggable Loo 5-gal portable toilet~$50.45 · AmazonSeat and snap-on lid included.
Disinfecting wipes
Wipe down surfaces and the bucket seat. Follow the label.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringClorox disinfecting wipes, 75 count~$4.99 · AmazonFollow the label.
Trail-TestedClorox disinfecting wipes, 75 count, 3-pack~$12.78 (3 per pack) · AmazonFollow the label.
Top ShelfLysol disinfecting wipes, 80 count, 4-pack~$13.47 (4 per pack) · AmazonFollow the label.
Hand sanitizer
Cleans hands before you eat and after the toilet.
72-hour kit: Starter · Trail-Ready · Fully Loaded
ShoestringEquate Advanced hand sanitizer with aloe, 3 fl oz~$1.42 · Walmart
Trail-TestedPurell Advanced hand sanitizer gel, 2 oz~$1.97 · Walmart
Top ShelfDr. Bronner's organic hand sanitizer spray, 2 oz, 2-pack~$16.53 (2 per pack) · Amazon
Heavy-duty contractor bags
Toilet liners, trash, and rain covers.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringHefty Heavy Duty Contractor bags, 45 gal, 20 ct~$12.98 · Walmart
Trail-TestedHyper Tough 42-gal flap-tie contractor bags, 3 mil, 20 ct~$13.28 · WalmartThicker (3 mil).
Top ShelfHusky 42-gal contractor clean-up bags, 20 ct~$24.99 · Amazon
Heavy-duty trash bags
Trash, a toilet liner, rain cover, or ground cover.
72-hour kit: Starter · Trail-Ready
ShoestringGreat Value Strong Flex drawstring trash bags, 33 gal, 20 ct~$9.52 (4 per pack) · Walmart
Trail-TestedHefty Ultra Strong trash bags, 30 gal, 20 ct~$8.63 (4 per pack) · Walmart
Top ShelfHusky 42-gal contractor clean-up bags, 20 ct~$24.99 (4 per pack) · Amazon
Menstrual pads (if needed)
Skip it if no one needs it; swap in what you use.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringAmazon Basics maxi pads, 48 count~$4.54 · Amazon
Trail-TestedAlways Ultra Thin pads, regular~$8.97 · Amazon
Top ShelfRael organic cotton cover pads, 56 count~$23.99 · Amazon
Nail clippers
Small, but you'll want them by day three.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringRevlon nail clipper with file~$2.97 · Amazon
Trail-TestedFiriKer nail clippers with file~$6.28 · Amazon
Top ShelfGeneric Nail clipper set with tin case~$9.97 · Amazon
Quick-dry towel
Dries fast and packs small.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringGeneric Microfiber quick-dry towel, 2-pack~$5.99 (2 per pack) · Amazon
Trail-TestedRainleaf microfiber quick-dry towel~$12.99 · Amazon
Top ShelfGeneric Quick-dry microfiber towel set, 3 sizes~$11.99 · Amazon
Toilet bags with gel (for the bucket toilet)
Gel bags make the bucket toilet cleaner to use and toss.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringCleanwaste Toilet-in-a-Bag kit, 15 pack~$22.99 · AmazonBag liners with gel for the bucket toilet.
Trail-TestedCamco toilet waste bags with powder~$29.44 · Amazon
Top ShelfCleanwaste WAG Bag kits, 12 count~$35.95 · Amazon
Toilet paper, 4 rolls
Store it in a zip bag to keep it dry.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded
ShoestringGreat Value Ultra Strong 2-ply, 12 mega rolls~$12.96 (3 per pack) · Walmart
Trail-TestedScott 1000 1-ply, 12 rolls~$10.97 (3 per pack) · Walmart
Top ShelfCharmin Ultra Soft, 12 mega rolls~$14.97 (3 per pack) · Walmart
Toilet paper, flattened roll
You'll miss it fast if you don't have it.
72-hour kit: Trail-Ready
ShoestringScott 1000 1-ply, 12 rolls~$10.97 (12 per pack) · WalmartFlatten one roll for the kit.
Trail-TestedCharmin Ultra Strong, 12 mega rolls~$14.97 (12 per pack) · Walmart
Top ShelfCoghlan's portable biodegradable toilet tissue~$4.29 · Amazon
Travel toothbrush + toothpaste
A small routine that keeps morale up.
72-hour kit: Starter · Trail-Ready · Fully Loaded
ShoestringReach toothbrush travel kit, 3-pack~$5.71 check size (3 per pack) · AmazonToothpaste may be separate. Trail-TestedColgate Max Fresh Wisp disposable mini brushes, 24-count~$5.96 (6 per pack) · WalmartBuilt-in paste bead.
Top ShelfThe Humble Co. Humble Co. bamboo toothbrushes, 5-pack~$7.99 (5 per pack) · AmazonAdd travel toothpaste (not priced).
Wet wipes, travel pack
Keeps you clean when there's no running water.
72-hour kit: Starter · Trail-Ready
ShoestringParent's Choice baby wipes, 300-count~$6.87 (10 per pack) · WalmartBulk; split into zip bags.
Trail-TestedWet Ones antibacterial hand wipes, 20-ct travel pack~$2.00 · Walmart
Top ShelfSea to Summit Wilderness Wipes (rinse-free body wipes)~$13.90 · Amazon
Wet wipes, travel packs
For washing up with no water.
72-hour kit: Fully Loaded (×2)
ShoestringParent's Choice baby wipes, 300-count~$6.87 (10 per pack) · WalmartBulk; split into zip bags.
Trail-TestedWet Ones antibacterial hand wipes, 20-ct travel pack~$2.00 · Walmart
Top ShelfSea to Summit Wilderness Wipes (rinse-free body wipes)~$13.90 · Amazon
