Pillar
Bags and Kits
A kit is a bet about what the next bad day looks like. These guides start from the scenario and work back to the contents, instead of copying a packing list from someone else's climate.
Guides
No guides published in this pillar yet. The resources below are worth reading in the meantime, and the newsletter announces each one as it lands.
Resources worth your time
4 vetted links for bags and kits, annotated so you know what each one is for before you click.
- Government or standards bodyGovernment agencyFree
Ready.gov (opens in a new tab)
FEMA
The federal baseline for household preparedness, in more than ten languages. Start here before you buy anything. The checklists are conservative and free, which is the right combination for a first plan.
- Government or standards bodyGovernment agencyFree
Build a kit (opens in a new tab)
FEMA
The federal kit list. Treat it as a floor rather than a target: it is deliberately generic, so it under-specifies for cold climates and says little about medication.
- Established nonprofitNonprofitFree
How to prepare for emergencies (opens in a new tab)
American Red Cross
Hazard-by-hazard guidance with a lighter touch than the federal pages. The shelter-finding tools during an active event are the part worth knowing about in advance.
- Practitioner or communityCommunityFree
r/preppers (opens in a new tab)
Reddit
The largest general preparedness forum, and more practical than its reputation suggests. Sort by top of the month rather than reading the front page, which skews toward news reaction.