Indonesia 72-hour bag checklist: the official BNPB list

Short answer. BNPB's 72-hour emergency bag (Tas Siaga 72 Jam) holds at least 2 litres of drinking water per person per day, long-life ready-to-eat food, a torch, a power bank, a portable radio, first-aid items, copies of key documents and cash ¹. Keep it by the exit, ready in 10 seconds, and check it at least every 6 months ¹.

What is on the official BNPB list?

The list below reproduces every item in BNPB's 2026 family guide Keluarga Siaga Bencana ¹. Where BNPB gives no quantity, the table says "not specified".

How should the bag be packed and stored?

• Near the exit, visible, not locked, easy to reach ¹.
• Ready to take in 10 seconds; light but complete ¹.
• Checked at least every 6 months ¹.
• Ideally one main family bag plus one small extra bag; a bag upstairs in a multi-storey home; a small torch and shoes by the bed ¹.
• Document copies go in a waterproof plastic bag ¹.

Can I start with a cheaper bag?

Yes. BNPB says a bag can start with bottled water, instant noodles, a simple torch, a plastic folder for documents and the medicines already at home ¹.

How do I adapt the list to my household?

BNPB includes items for toddlers (baby food), older people (regular medication, spare glasses, adult diapers, extended-family phone numbers) and a child's own small bag with a favourite snack, a small doll, a small torch, a mask and a water bottle ¹. For more detail, see /guides/infant-supplies and /guides/vulnerable-people. For the first-aid items, see /guides/first-aid-kit; for the radio, /guides/emergency-radio; for light, /guides/emergency-lighting; for documents and cash, /guides/important-documents. More context is on the emergency supplies page.

Turn this list into your plan

The official list above is the reference, and you can assemble everything on it yourself. The Phaenyx plan counts each line for your household, adds the risks around your home and comes with the Phaenyx Safe app. Build your Phaenyx plan.

Frequently asked questions

Is the BNPB bag the same as a 72-hour kit?

Yes. It is designed for the first 72 hours, when families may have to cope alone ¹. See /guides/72-hour-kit.

How much water goes in the bag?

At least 2 litres per person per day, so at least 6 litres per person for 72 hours ¹.

Why a whistle and masks?

Both are on the BNPB list ¹. A whistle helps rescuers find you; masks are useful against dust and ash (see /guides/volcanic-ash).

Sources

1. BNPB (Pusat Data, Informasi dan Komunikasi Kebencanaan) — Keluarga Siaga Bencana – Panduan Anti Panik Saat Gempa, Banjir & Krisis Darurat — https://perpustakaan.bnpb.go.id/inlislite/uploaded_files/temporary/DigitalCollection/OThjMzRiZDFlMDU2OWYzNzQ5ZjliYWI0Nzg3ODkxMTQxNTE0NDIzNg==.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)