Step 3: Clothing
This is a challenging step especially if you have young kids, since they tend to grow alot in a year. For your 72 hr kit, pack clothes that are a size or two bigger than what they wear. You also need to pack clothes that will work in most conditions. In Southern California, for example, we can get away with a hoodie sweatshirt year round in the evening; but in Alaska you would most likely need a hooded parka year round. Judge your clothes selection by your climate.
Packing clothes can be achieved by rolling the clothes tightly, keeping them together with a rubber band. Put shoes near the pack. One of my friends said that when they buy new shoes, they put the 'old' shoes under their bed because they are still good enough to use in an emergency. One way to save money on this part is to go through old clothes and collect what you have before you buy new. Store the clothes in big space saver bags or the big ziploc bags.
A good gauge for rotation is every 6 months.
Suggestions for Clothing items:
2 underwear Cap or beanie rain-poncho or large plastic bag
2 socks mittens or gloves
Long Sleeved shirt Closed-toe-shoes
Short Sleeved shirt jacket/coat depending on the climate
Long Pants. NOT Jeans. Because if they get wet, they take forever to dry. So the recommendation is knit sports pants, or sweats, or snow pants.
(referenced www.preparedlds.blogspot.com used with permission)
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