TERRAN LOADOUTS
Loadouts describe the type of gear used for different scenarios. All loadouts are meant to trickle in need, as in you need it first, your family needs it second and your neighbor needs it third.
Survivors of real-life disasters—from hurricanes and earthquakes to wildfires and war zones—often mention that certain items were essential, and others they wished they had. Many of these items go beyond the basics and reflect actual hardship scenarios, such as loss of power, communication failure, or being stranded for days. This is the Top 23 Loadout Essential Items brought to you to help
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Item |
Why It’s Essential |
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1 |
Water Filter / Purifier (e.g., LifeStraw, Sawyer Mini) |
Clean water access is critical when supplies are contaminated or cut |
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2 |
Emergency Food (food ration bricks) |
You may be without food access for days or weeks |
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3 |
Battery-Free Flashlight or Headlamp (hand-crank or solar) |
Light is essential for safety and visibility at night |
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4 |
Multi-Tool (Leatherman, Gerber) |
One of the most versatile tools for cutting, repairs, and survival |
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5 |
Portable Power Bank (solar-capable preferred) |
Keeps phones, radios, and lights powered |
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6 |
Emergency Radio (hand-crank, NOAA weather alerts) |
Critical for news, weather, and evacuation orders when the grid is down |
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7 |
Basic First Aid Kit (with trauma items) |
Cuts, burns, and injuries happen in disaster zones |
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8 |
Trauma Aid Kit (with trauma items) |
You’ll need it for broken bones, bleeding control |
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9 |
Fire Starter / Ferro Rod / Waterproof Matches |
Creates fire in most conditions. stops hypothermia and helps retain body heat |
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10 |
Life Tent and Rope |
Creates quick shelter |
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11 |
Mylar Emergency Blanket or Sleeping Bag |
Needed for shelters, aid, insurance, or evacuation |
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12 |
Toilet Wet Wipes pack of 45 |
Sanitation and morale matter more than you'd think |
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13 |
Large disposable towel/trash bags |
To stay clean and manage human waste if water is shut off |
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14 |
N95 Masks or Respirators |
Smoke, dust, pandemics, and poor air quality protection |
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15 |
Work Gloves & Nitrile Gloves |
Essential for debris handling, cleanup, and protection |
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16 |
Duct Tape & Zip Ties |
Emergency repairs and improvised solutions (shelter, leaks) |
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17 |
Goggles |
Keeps smoke and debris out of eyes |
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18 |
Compass |
GPS may fail or be useless without power |
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19 |
Whistle / Signal Mirror |
Non-electric tools for signaling rescue teams |
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20 |
Pepper Spray / Personal Defense Tool |
Civil unrest, looting, or wild animals may be threats |
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21 |
Copies of ID / Important Documents (in waterproof bag) |
Cash and meds go in lockbox below |
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22 |
Lockbox + Notebook + Pencil |
For tracking supplies, writing messages, or marking locations and keeping cash, etc |
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23 |
Camping Lamp with Batteries |
Add more light to an area |
