# 1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Survival | Disaster Kit | New Zealand ### ## Essential Emergency Preparedness for One Person ### 1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit | Emergency Kit NZ | Earthquake & Civil Defence Preparedness Kit When an emergency strikes, there may only be seconds to act. Earthquakes, storms, power outages, and evacuations can happen with little warning. Having a **ready-to-go emergency grab bag** means you can leave quickly with the critical supplies you need to stay safe, warm, and prepared. Our 1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Survival kit has been carefully assembled to support you during the critical first hours of an emergency. The contents have been selected with reference to preparedness guidance from the National Emergency Management Agency and New Zealand Civil Defence. Packed inside a **high-visibility red waterproof 25 Ltr dry bag**, this grab bag keeps your supplies protected and easy to locate when every moment matters. Designed for reliability and practicality, it is **one of the most comprehensive single-person emergency grab bags available on the New Zealand market.** Preparation today provides peace of mind tomorrow. * * * # ### Optional Emergency Food Rations This 1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit is available **with or without emergency survival rations**. The optional food pack includes: **4 × [High Energy Emergency Food Rations](https://www.next72hours.com/collections/emergency-and-survival-food-rations "Emergency Food Rations - Disaster Food New Zealand")** • Total of **3680 calories** • Enough energy to sustain **one adult for approximately three day in a survival situation** • Long shelf life and compact design (20 Years from Date of Manurfacture) • Ideal for emergency preparedness kits and evacuation bags * * * # ## What’s Inside the Grab Bag ### 🎒 Waterproof Storage - 1 × Waterproof IPX6 Dry Bag - 25L ### 💧 Water & Hydration - 2 × 500ml Water Bottle - 100 × EF-Chlor Water Purification Tablets _(treats up to 100 litres of water)_ - 1 × 10 Litre Water Transport Bag ### ⛑ Health & First Aid - 1 × Basic First Aid Kit 1 × Pair ESKO Xtreme Safety Glasses ### 🔦 Warmth, Shelter & Light - 1 × Thermal Survival Blanket - 1 × Bright Glow Stick (6") - 1 × Emergency Rain Poncho - 1 × Wuben H3 LED Head Lamp  - 2 × AAA Panasonic Akaline Batteries (\*4 - for headlamp and AMFM Radio) ### 🧼 Hygiene & Sanitation - 1 × Next72Hours Emergency Hygiene Kit Including:  - 40 \* TERRA ANTI-BACTERIAL WIPES,  - 1 \* 60ML TERRA ANTI-BACTERIAL SPRAY, -  1 \* FULL SIZE WASH CLOTH 30CM\*30CM, -  1 \* SHAVING RAZOR, - 1 \* SHAVING CREAM,  - 1 \* ROCK STOCK REUSABLE TOOTHBRUSH,  - 1 \* MINI COLGATE TOOTHPASTE,  - 10 \* INDIVIDUAL SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONERS, -  2 \* HUIA BODY WASH SACHETS, -  2 \* EARTH NATURAL SOAPS, -  1 \* PACKET OF POCKET TISSUES, -  1 \* STORAGE BAG - 1 \* N95 MASK - 1 \* BIO HAZARD WASTE BAG - 3 × Biohazard Waste Bags - 5 × N95 Face Masks - 1 × Roll of Toilet Paper - 1 × Libra Tampons Regular (16 Pack) ### 🧰 Essential Safety Tools - 1 × ACME Tornado 636 Slimline Whistle - 1 × Pair **high-quality leather safety gloves** – ideal for protecting hands when clearing debris, digging through rubble, or moving obstacles during an emergency - 1 × Spirax Notebook, 1 × BIC Biro and 1 × Blue Marker Pen - 5 × Class 4 Howard Leight Laser Ear Plugs **(Made in U.S.A)** - 1 × AM/FM Radio  - 1 × 10M\*8MM - 800KG UTS High Stregnth Rope - 1 × 48MM × 30M PVC Utility Duct Tape - 1 × High Vis Vest (Night/Day) ### 🎴 Comfort & Morale • 1 × Pack of Playing Cards * * * # ## Designed for New Zealand Emergencies New Zealand’s unique environment means being prepared for natural hazards is essential. Earthquakes, severe weather, flooding, and infrastructure disruptions can occur without warning. This 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit is designed to help individuals respond quickly with key supplies recommended for **personal emergency preparedness**. Ideal for storing in your: • Home • Car • Workplace • Boat or caravan • Emergency evacuation kit So it’s ready when you need it most. * * * # ## Be Ready. Stay Safe. Emergency preparedness isn't about fear — it’s about **confidence and peace of mind**. Having a 72-Hour Emergency Kit ready means you can focus on what matters most when an emergency happens: your safety. ### Why Every New Zealander Should Have a 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit or 72-Hour Grab Bag? New Zealand is one of the most naturally dynamic places in the world. Earthquakes, severe storms, flooding, and infrastructure disruptions can occur with little warning. Emergency preparedness experts recommend keeping essential supplies ready so you can respond quickly if you need to leave your home or if services are disrupted. Preparedness advice from the National Emergency Management Agency and New Zealand Civil Defence encourages households to maintain emergency supplies that can support them when an emergency occurs. A 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit helps ensure you have the essentials ready to go — saving valuable time during stressful situations. Being prepared doesn’t mean expecting the worst. It means being ready to look after yourself and those around you if something unexpected happens. * * * # ### Built for Real Emergency Situations Our **1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Grab Bag / Survival Kit** has been designed to balance **practical emergency supplies, portability, and reliability**. Don't let the term Basic fool you though, this kit has been well designed and is one of the most comprehensive on the market today.  Key features include: 🟡 **High Visibility Waterproof Dry Bag** Bright Red for easy identification and designed to help keep contents dry. 🧤 **Heavy Duty Leather Safety Gloves** Protect your hands when clearing debris, moving obstacles, or navigating damaged environments. 🚰 **Emergency Water Treatment** EF-Chlor purification tablets allow you to safely treat up to **100 litres of water**. 🚨 **Professional Safety Whistle** Includes the powerful ACME Tornado 636 Slimline Whistle used worldwide for emergency signalling. 🛟 **Thermal Protection** A survival blanket and rain poncho help protect against exposure in harsh weather conditions. * * * # ## Where Should You Store Your 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit / 72-Hour Grab Bag? For the best emergency preparedness, experts recommend keeping grab bags in places where they can be accessed quickly. Common locations include: 🏠 **At Home** – near an exit or in a hall cupboard 🚗 **In Your Vehicle** – useful if an emergency occurs while travelling 🏢 **At Work** – many emergencies occur during working hours ⛵ **Boat or Caravan** – ideal for outdoor travel and adventures Having multiple 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kits across locations helps ensure you always have access to essential supplies. * * * # ### Peace of Mind Through Preparedness Emergencies are unpredictable, but preparation gives you control over how you respond. This **72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit and Disaster Kit** provides carefully selected essentials so you can act quickly and confidently when it matters most. Prepared today. Ready tomorrow. ### When Would You Use This 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit / 72-Hour Grab Bag? Emergencies can happen without warning. Having a ready-to-go grab bag ensures you have the essential supplies needed to respond quickly. This **1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit** is designed for situations such as: 🌏 **Earthquakes** If a major earthquake damages your home or disrupts essential services, having emergency supplies ready helps you stay safe while you assess the situation. 🌧 **Severe Storms & Flooding** Extreme weather events can lead to evacuations, road closures, and power outages. A grab bag ensures you have key supplies if you need to leave quickly. 🚨 **Emergency Evacuations** If authorities advise leaving your area, a prepared bag means you can go immediately with important essentials already packed. ⚡ **Power Outages or Infrastructure Disruptions** Storms and natural hazards can disrupt power, water, and communication networks. Preparedness advice from the National Emergency Management Agency and New Zealand Civil Defence recommends keeping emergency supplies ready in case these situations occur. * * * # ### Who Is This 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit / 72-Hour Grab Bag Ideal For? This kit is designed for: ✔ Individuals living alone ✔ Students and renters ✔ Emergency preparedness for vehicles ✔ Workplace emergency kits ✔ Outdoor travellers and campers ✔ People building a household emergency plan It can also be combined with additional kits to build **family emergency preparedness setups**. * * * # ### 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit 72-Hour Grab Bag – Frequently Asked Questions ### What is a 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival ? A 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit is a **pre-packed bag containing essential supplies** that you can quickly take with you during an emergency such as an earthquake, evacuation, severe storm, or power outage. Emergency preparedness guidance from the National Emergency Management Agency and New Zealand Civil Defence recommends households keep essential emergency supplies ready in case they need to leave quickly or if services are disrupted. * * * ### ### Why should I have a 72-Hour Emergency Survival  in New Zealand? New Zealand experiences a range of natural hazards including earthquakes, storms, flooding, and infrastructure disruptions. Having a 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit ready means you already have essential supplies prepared if you need to leave quickly or if normal services such as electricity or water are unavailable. Preparedness helps reduce stress and allows you to focus on staying safe during an emergency. * * * ### ### How many 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kits should a household have? Emergency preparedness experts generally recommend **one Emergency Kit per person**. This ensures that each individual has access to essential supplies if they need to evacuate or move quickly. Many households also keep additional Emergency 72-Hour Kits in their **vehicles or workplaces**.  * * * ### ### How long will the supplies in this 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival  last? This 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival  is designed to provide **essential supplies for the initial stages of an emergency for up to three days.**  If you choose the option with emergency food rations, the included high-energy bars provide **approximately 3680 calories**, enough energy to support **one adult for about three days in a survival situation**. * * * ### ### Where should I store my 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit? Your 72-Hour Emergency Survival  should be kept in a place where it can be accessed quickly. Common storage locations include: - Near the main exit of your home - In your car - At your workplace - In a cupboard near your bedroom The goal is to ensure it can be grabbed **within seconds if needed**. * * * ### ### Is the 1 Person 72-Hour Emergency Survival waterproof? Yes. The kit is packed inside a **durable waterproof dry bag**, helping protect the contents from rain, flooding, or damp storage environments. The bag is roll top and needs to be rolled over a few times to ensure if remains waterproof. The bags are IPX6 Rated, and you can [**read more about that here**.](https://www.next72hours.com/blogs/news/read-about-ipx-ratings-here "IPX Ratings and what they mean - New Zealand") The **high-visibility yellow colour** also makes it easier to locate during an emergency. ### Simple Preparedness That Makes a Difference When emergencies happen, stress levels are high and time is limited. Having a 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit **prepared in advance** means one less thing to worry about. You can focus on what matters most: **your safety and the safety of those around you.** ## Details - **Price:** 190.0 NZD - 210.0 NZD - **Vendor:** Next72Hours - **Tags:** 20 YEAR SHELF LIFE, AAA BATTERY, ACME SLIMLINE TORNADO 636 WHISTLE, ACME WHISTLE, AM FM EMERGENCY POCKET RADIO, AM FM Emergency Pocket Radio | AAA Battery, Basic First Aid Kit | New Zealand Made, DISASTER KIT, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, DISASTER PREPARENESS, DISASTER RATIONS, EMERGENCY FIRST AID, EMERGENCY FOOD RADION, EMERGENCY FOOD RATIONS, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, FIRST AID, FIRST AID KIT, HEADLAMPS, IPX6, LONG LIFE FOOD, MEDICAL KIT, NATURAL DISASTER, NEXT72HOURS, POCKET RADIO, survival, SURVIVAL RATIONS, WATER PROOF PACK, WATER PURIFICATION, WATERPROOF BAG, Waterproof Dry Bag ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Without Emergency Food Rations | 190.00 NZD | In stock | | With Emergency Food Rations | 210.00 NZD | In stock | ## Images - 1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Survival | Disaster Kit | New Zealand - 1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Survival | Disaster Kit | New Zealand - Emergency Hygiene Kit Disaster Preparedness - 1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Survival | Disaster Kit | New Zealand - Emergency Hygiene Kit Disaster Preparedness Emergency Grab Bag options - Emergency Hygiene Kit Disaster Preparedness Top View - 1 Person Basic 72-Hour Emergency Survival | Disaster Kit | New Zealand - 1000027764-Photoroom.jpg__PID:08db02a2-8d43-4fca-8a26-85a0ee0a00e9 --- > Source: [Next72Hours](www.next72hours.com/products/1-person-72-hour-emergency-survival-disaster-kit-new-zealand) > Updated: 2026-05-08