Here is a list of mostly Dollar Store items that Charlie Robinson put together for an emergency kit.
This kit is good for a variety of real-world emergencies.
I suggest breaking down the list into small chunks and just grab a handful of the items each time you happen to go to the store.
Earthquake Kit Inventory List
Toiletries
Men's Razor (2 per kit)
Shaving Cream
Toothpaste
Toothbrush (2 per kit)
Bar Soap
Hand Sanitizer
Disinfecting Wipes
Toilet Paper 4- pack
Small Mirror
Toenail Clippers
Deodorant
Individual Tissue Packets
Generic Neosporin
Cotton Swabs (20 per kit)
Paper Towels
Medicine
First Aid Kit
Containers
Clear Plastic Container 14" Length x 8" Width x 5" Height
Clear Plastic Container 11.5" Length x 7.38" Width x 3.25" Height
Clear Plastic Container 15" Length x 11.5" Width x 6" Height
Big Black Container 28" Length x 16" Width x 12" Height
Tools
12-in-1 Screwdriver
12-inch Hand Saw
2 1/2" Nails
Small Pocket Knife
Nitrile Coated Work Gloves (2 per kit)
Hammer
Aluminum Wrench
Allen Wrench Leatherman
Bungie Cords
Braided Polypropylene Rope
Duct Tape
Hand Can Opener
Food & Water
Cooking Fuel (2 per kit)
Folding Stove
Top Ramen (4 per kit)
Tea Bags
Strawberry Lemonade Crystal Flavor
Raisins
Roasted Peanuts
Peanut Butter Creamy
Chunk Light Canned Tuna
Instant Oatmeal
Datrex Water Packs 4 oz (6 per kit)
Lights & Warmth
Emergency Blanket (2 per kit)
Glow Sticks
Rain Poncho (2 per kit)
LED Lantern 300 Lumens
2-Person Dome Tent 7' x 7'
Tea Candles
Hand Warmers (2 per kit)
Candles - 4" All Purpose
Matches
Flashlight - Small (2 per kit)
Long Flexible Lighter
Misc. Items
Large Plastic Trash Bags
Zipper Seal - Gallon Freezer Bags
Zipper Seal - Sandwich Bags
Stationary
Pen
Combo Lock
Carabiners
Playing Cards
Batteries D(3) AA(10) AAA(8)
Solar Charger Battery Panel USB 5000 mAh Portable Waterproof
Aluminum Mug
Firestart Block
Aluminum Mini Loaf Pan
Plastic Sandwich Container
Paper Face Masks
Plastic Utensils
Scissors
Twine Roll
Round Plastic Container
Paring Knife
75 Total Items