Checklist · Mobile · 1–2 days
Emergency backpack
Ready to grab if you have to leave your home quickly – packed in 30 minutes, with the essentials for 1–2 days away from home. Deliberately not calculated for 30 days: 30 days of water alone would be around 90 kg – the large supply stays at home («Food», «Water & hygiene» checklists). One backpack per person, no heavier than you can carry: every litre of water weighs a kilo.
Last reviewed on 26.07.2026
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Sign in and adoptBasics
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking water & bars | — | drinks and food for 1–2 days – at least 1.5 litres of water per person, more only if you can carry it (1 litre = 1 kg) |
| Torch & spare batteries | — | — |
| Crank or battery radio | — | small and light – in addition to the radio at home (see the «Information & radio» checklist) |
| Power bank & charging cable | — | store it charged, top it up every few months |
| Multi-purpose knife | — | — |
| Lighter & matches | — | — |
| Signal whistle | — | to draw attention to yourself |
Protection & health
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First-aid kit | — | — |
| Personal medication | — | a reserve belongs in your luggage – discuss the quantity with your doctor or pharmacy, check the expiry dates every year; the household supply is in the «Health» checklist |
| Sturdy, weatherproof footwear | — | put it out ready or put it on – do not evacuate in sandals |
| Rain protection & warm clothing | — | — |
| Change of clothes | — | — |
| Hygiene items & mask | — | mask: FFP2 |
| Emergency blanket | — | no substitute for a blanket – if there is room: a fleece blanket or a light sleeping bag |
| Bin bags | 2–3 | for waste and hygiene |
Essentials
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cash in small notes | — | some coins as well |
| Copies of important documents | — | incl. vaccination record – pack copies only: the originals and the main cash reserve stay in the dossier («Documents & money» checklist) |
| Emergency contact list on paper | — | — |
| ID card/passport and wallet (pick them up as you leave) | — | a last-minute grab – you carry the originals on you in everyday life |
| Mobile phone (pick it up as you leave) | — | a last-minute grab – the power bank in the backpack charges it on the way |
| Spare key | — | — |
| Notepad & pen | — | — |
Keep it ready
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| The backpack complements the 30-day home supply – it does not replace it | — | the exception to these lists: 30 days is not portable – the large supply stays at home («Food», «Water & hygiene» checklists), the backpack covers 1–2 days of mobility |
| Decide where the backpack is kept | — | store it within reach, e.g. by the exit – everyone in the household knows where it is |
| Check every year: expiry dates, batteries, charge the power bank, clothing sizes | — | — |
| Add items per child | — | baby food, nappies, a toy, a card with name and address |
| Plan for pets | — | food and transport – do not leave animals shut in when evacuating |