Baby Steps #1--72-hour kits

I've decided I need to go through my 72 hour backpacks again and make sure they are up to date.

Here's what's in mine:

front pocket:
sewing kit (thread & needle)
emergency poncho
4 handwarmers
waterproof matches
hard candies
3 fork/spoons (both in one)
band aids
barely working manual flashlight

middle pocket:
candles
survivor blanket
emergency sleeping bag
3 toothbrushes (2 adult, 1 kid)
TP in a ziploc
4 ziplocs of 1 cup each dry milk in a big ziploc

main pocket:
1 can raviolis
3-5 oz cans ham
2 pkgs Ramen noodle
1 can green beans
1 can carrots
1 can beef chunks 14 oz
1 can pears
large flashlight
small flashlight
sports tape
alcohol burner
mess kit
utility cord
tube tent
cell phone charger (from our last cell phones)
bug spray
lotion
sunscreen
2 liter container with:
tampons
pads
soap
mouthwash
razor
floss
toothpaste
2 hair ties
2 travel deodorants
almost empty roll of TP
travel size Pert shampoo
travel packet of Tide
hand sanitizer
toothbrush

In Jadyn and Devin's backpack:

front pocket:
first aid kit
travel size lotion
travel size shampoo

middle pocket:
towel & washcloth
2 survival sleeping bags
2 survival blankets
1 emergency poncho
1 mess kit

main pocket:
1 bag raisins
3 cup of noodles
4 pkgs "In an Instant" drink packs (10 each) to add to water bottles
1 bag baby wipes in a ziploc
1 bottle of dish soap and a sponge in a ziploc

In Darin's backpack:

Front pocket:
waterproof matches
small pair of scissors
flint
poncho?
survivor blanket
emergency poncho

In the middle pocket:
4 diapers (obviously no longer needed)
barely working manual flashlight
hatchet

Main section:
large first aid kit
utility cord
2 cans 6 oz tuna
1 can of peaches
1 can of beets
1 can of corn
1 can raviolis
1 can 14 oz chicken
mess kit
water disinfectant
quart container with the following:
4 granola bars
6 instant oatmeal
2 instant breakfast malts
4 Lipton cup of soups
2 pkgs snack crackers
5 fruit leather
1 container of Crystal Lite powder

in the trunk:
2 blankets

Menu:
Breakfast 1: granola bars, pears, flavored drink
Lunch 1: raviolis, green beans, chocolate milk
Dinner 1: chicken, corn, chocolate milk
Breakfast 2: Instant oatmeal, peaches, flavored drink
Lunch 2: Lipton soup mix, raisins, chocolate milk
Dinner 2: Beef, beets, Chocolate milk
Breakfast 3: canned ham, fruit leather
Lunch 3: Cup-a-soup, chocolate milk
Dinner 3: tuna, Ramen noodle, carrots, chocolate milk

Findings: I had to add some more food since the kids are growing. I still should add some more, but it is not fitting very well in the backpack. We used to have a big bag of dried fruit, but I think Darin took it to work and ate it. Need to replace that! I am also wondering where the can opener is. I thought there was one somewhere, but I'm wondering if Darin "borrowed" it and forgot to put it back. I also realized I need to put some water bottles in there. I also need to put an extra pair of glasses in mine! Without that, I might be in trouble! There is no cash anywhere, but that can't be helped right now. We also should put some clothes and sturdy shoes in, but where the heck do they fit? They might need to just hang out in the trunk. Need some extra batteries for the flashlights, and I want to try to find one of those flashlights that doubles as a radio. I used to have one, once upon a time.... Darin used to keep his Leatherman on him, but since he started working for the public school system, he's had to leave that at home. Maybe that should go in a pack? Also, we should put some work gloves in a pack.

Next up is our grab and go list. Also, I want to put all our document and important files in a binder with sheet protectors.