The Children's Survival Kit is a 72-hour emergency preparedness pack designed for kids — sized for smaller bodies, scaled for kid-appropriate consumption, and packed with comfort items that help children stay calm during emergencies. Available in Rolling Bag (smooth mobility for younger kids) or Backpack (hands-free for older kids and tweens) configurations.

Most family preparedness kits assume adults. This kit treats kids as people who matter — with food and water sized for them, warmth gear that fits, and comfort items (coloring book, crayons, toy set) that reduce stress and give them something to do during scary situations.

What you get

Food & water (5-year shelf life): 12 water pouches, 9 400-calorie food bars, 10 water purification tablets, and a 1-liter hydration bag with straw.

First aid & comfort: small bandage kit, 5-in-1 emergency whistle, plus coloring book with crayons and toy set for stress relief.

Light & communication: AM/FM radio with batteries, emergency bright stick, and hand-rechargeable flashlight (no batteries needed).

Shelter & warmth: emergency blanket, fleece blanket, child-sized poncho, hand/body warmer, and warm gloves.

Hygiene: deluxe hygiene kit (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant), disposable face masks, wet wipes.

Carry: Rolling Bag (22" × 10" × 13") for smooth mobility, or Backpack (18" × 10" × 10") for hands-free carry. 10 lbs total weight.

How it fits into your routine

Store the kit where your child can access it during an emergency — in their closet, by the front door, or wherever you stage household preparedness. Walk through the contents with them age-appropriately so they know what's in the bag and where to find comfort items. Inspect the kit annually with your child as a teaching moment about preparedness.

What it is and what it isn't

What it is: a kid-focused 72-hour emergency kit with food, water, warmth, first aid, and comfort items in a kid-friendly carry.

What it isn't: a substitute for adult supervision during an emergency. The kit equips your child for short-term self-sufficiency; the family plan and adults are still the primary safety layer.

Objection busters

Why a separate kit for my kid? Kids consume different amounts than adults, get cold faster, and benefit hugely from comfort items in stressful situations. A kid-sized kit ensures their needs are actually covered — not assumed inside an adult kit.

Rolling Bag or Backpack? Rolling Bag is smoother for younger kids (5–10) who tire on stairs and longer distances. Backpack is better for tweens and teens who can carry comfortably and want hands free for other tasks.

What about kids with specific medical needs? Add a separate companion pouch with prescription medications, EpiPens, glucose for diabetics, and any condition-specific items. The kit covers the universal baseline; you cover the personal layer.

Who it's for

Families with children building per-person 72-hour readiness, schools and daycare facilities maintaining emergency kits per child, custody households where parents want consistent kits across both homes, and grandparents who want a kid-ready kit at their place.

Ready to keep your kid prepared?

Pick Rolling Bag or Backpack based on your child's age and carry preference. Pair with adult kits to complete family-wide 72-hour readiness.