72 HoursTop Pick
Reliance Luggable Loo Portable Toilet
A simple bucket toilet with a real seat.
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Portable Camping Toilet with Tank
A more comfortable flushing option for long outages.
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Toilet Waste Bags with Gel
Turns waste into gel for safe, sealed disposal.
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Contractor Trash Bags
Thick bags for waste, cleanup and emergency rain gear.
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Hand Sanitizer Bulk Pack
Clean hands without using precious water.
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Body Wipes for Adults
A rinse free shower in a pouch.
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Personal Hygiene Kit
Toothbrush, soap and basics for each person's go bag.
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Portable Hand Washing Station
Foot pump sink for camp, shelters and long outages.
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Manual Laundry Washer
Wash clothes by hand without power.
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Feminine Care Supply Pack
Store a few months of supplies in your kit.
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Rinse Free Shampoo Caps
Wash hair with no water.
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Composting Toilet
A waterless toilet for off grid homes and cabins.
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Bulk Toilet Paper
One of the first things to disappear in a crisis.
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Unscented Household Bleach
For cleaning and, following CDC directions, treating water.
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- Plan for toilets first. Flushing may not be possible.
- Store unscented household bleach for cleaning and, following CDC directions, treating water.
- Wipes and sanitizer save water for drinking.
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Two Week Emergency Supply Kit
The Red Cross shelter at home standard, and the sweet spot for most families.
Common questions
What do you do for a toilet in an emergency?
Use a portable toilet or a bucket toilet lined with heavy bags and an absorbent gel or kitty litter. Seal bags and store them away from living areas until service returns.
Not sure where to start? Begin with the essentials.
Grab the free printable checklist, then pick up the top rated basics: a 72 hour kit, water filter, emergency radio and first aid kit. Most families finish Level 1 in a single order.