The following kit is not meant to be all inclusive of every item required in the event of an outbreak.  Your needs might dictate different items in your own kits so you will need to make the appropriate adjustments.  We have taken as many precautions as possible in preparing this list for your own defense and survival purposes. This is merely a guideline for setting up your MZPK’s in an efficient manner to allow you a better chance at surviving an outbreak. 

The MZPK is also meant for a different purpose than a home defense stay.  These kits are “mobile” for a reason.  They are to be kept in a specific location and only taken out when the situation calls for the need to leave your home.

It is also recommended that you create two additional MZPKs: one that is kept in the trunk of your car, should you find yourself away from home during an outbreak; the second to be stored at your place of business.  The vehicle MZPK has a clear advantage of being readily accessible should you find yourself away from home and/or place of business.  It could easily provide you with needed utensils so that you could make it home to collect your loved ones (and their MZPKs).

If you have a family, ideally you would have one MZPK per family member.  They should all be color coded and tagged so that you know who gets which pack.  This will remove confusion and help maintaining each pack easier.  In the event of an outbreak, you must remember that all rules will be thrown out the window, and mass chaos can easily ensue.  Removing the smaller obstacles to safety will ensure your survival.  Just as you teach your children about the procedures for tornadoes and fires, you should also have periodic drills for locating their MZPKs and proper exit features [NOTE: A future article will cover checking your residence or place of business prior to exiting during an outbreak.]

Lastly, you will notice that these MZPKs do not include any weapons or ammo.  Ideally, the weapons will be in your hands should have to leave the confines of your home or business.
MZPK recommended items:

  • Matches
  • Rain gear
  • Emergency blanket (this should be rolled and stored on the outside of the pack, wrapped inside of your rain gear or a tarp)
  • Leatherman tool 
  • Compass
  • Whistle
  • Electronic flares (at least 2)
  • Mirror
  • First aid kit
  • Entrenching Tool (shovel/pick)
  • Hand towel (golf towels are of suitable size)
  • Power Bars
  • Hunting Knife
  • Wind up flash light (no batteries)
  • Regular flashlight with extra batteries
  • Bug Spray
  • Sun Tan Lotion
  • Socks & underwear
  • Ziplock bag with hygiene products
  • FRS radio sets 
  • AM/FM radio with extra batteries
  • Roll of toilet paper inside of a Ziplock freezer bag

So what type of backpack do we recommend for your MZPK?  That will be up to you and we cannot officially endorse a specific manufacturer of pack.  Obviously you cannot carry every single item you would ever need with you.  You also do not want a pack so heavy that it would weigh you down and slow your progress toward safety.  You might need to navigate rough terrain or wooded areas.  However, you want a big enough pack that will allow you to carry what you need.  If you can find a pack that has an optional water compartment, that would be ideal.  If not, you should add water bottles to your list.

The key component for the packs is that they are mobile and should allow you to remain so.