Where to Store Your 72-Hour Kit

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The only way to make sure you always have quick access to your 72-hour kit is to carry it with you. But let’s be honest — that’s not practical, or even possible. Therefore, you need to decide on a good place to store it.

Every storage place will have its share of perks and flaws. Nothing is foolproof and it is impossible to plan for every possible situation.

So, where should you put your 72-hour kit?

The answer will be different for everyone. It depends on where you spend most of your time, your resources, and your goals.

Here are a few good 72-hour kit storage locations to consider.

In a Closet Near Your Door

If you spend most of your time at home, the best place to store your 72-hour kit is near your door. If you have a coat closet or mudroom near your door, this is ideal — you can grab your 72-hour kit and a jacket quickly as you leave.

A closet is a good place to keep your 72-hour kit because it is easy to access, but out of the way and not on display.

If you have young children at home, make sure you put your 72-hour kit on a shelf out of their reach. You wouldn’t want them to take things out of it or play with any of your gear… some of it could be dangerous.

Under Your Bed

If your home lacks a lot of storage space, you could put your 72-hour kit under your bed. After all, you spend a good chunk of time sleeping, so it would be easy to grab if you needed to evacuate quickly in the middle of the night.

Tip: It’s also good practice to keep a pair of shoes and a warm jacket near your bed while you sleep.

In Your Car

A lot of people like to store their 72-hour kit in their car because it is typically in the same location as them. This makes sense, but there are some obvious drawbacks:

• The constant temperature fluctuations can destroy your food and supplies quickly.
• Your car is not the most secure place and someone might see your gear and try to steal it.
• You might not be able to get to your car depending on where you park.

We don’t recommend storing your 72-hour kit in your car if you live somewhere that regularly gets temperatures above 90 degrees.

At Work

If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of time away from home. If possible, you could put together an extra 72-hour kit to keep at work. The redundancy is a good solution, but an expensive one. You can keep this kit under your desk or in a locker. Alternatively, you could put together a less robust ‘get home bag’ to keep at school or work.

One thing to think about if you want to store a 72-hour kit at work is that your employer may not like it. An unattended backpack can create security concerns. If you have anything inside that could be considered a weapon, you could also run into issues. So, use caution and make sure you are not breaking any rules.

It doesn’t make any sense to spend a lot of time and money putting together a 72-hour kit and then storing it someplace that is hard to get to during an emergency. Where you store your emergency gear matters!

Also Read: Priority Prepper’s Guide to Choosing a Bag for Your 72-Hour Kit

Where do you store your 72-hour kit? Tell us in the comments below.