ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL KITS WITH CHECKLISTS FOR YOUR MOVING DAY

Moving day can be hectic, and having an essential survival kit can make the process smoother. Here’s a guide to help you prepare your survival kit, along with checklists to ensure you have everything you need.

1. Personal Essentials Kit

This kit ensures you have your daily necessities without rummaging through boxes.

Checklist:

Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper.

Medications: Any daily medications, pain relievers, first-aid kit.

Clothing: A change of clothes, pajamas, underwear, socks.

Personal documents: ID, passport, moving paperwork, lease or mortgage papers.

Electronics: Phone, charger, power bank, laptop, and necessary cables.

Snacks and water: Granola bars, nuts, fruits, bottled water.

2. Moving Day Tool Kit

This kit is crucial for handling minor tasks and emergencies on moving day.

Checklist:

Basic tools: Screwdrivers (flathead and Phillips), hammer, pliers, wrench.

Box cutter or scissors: For opening boxes quickly.

Tape: Duct tape, packing tape, masking tape.

Flashlight: With extra batteries, in case of low lighting or power issues.

Measuring tape: To ensure furniture fits in spaces.

Ziplock bags: For small items, screws, and bolts from disassembled furniture.

Utility knife: For cutting through stubborn packing materials.

3. Cleaning Supplies Kit

You may need to clean your old or new place, so having these supplies on hand is helpful.

Checklist:

All-purpose cleaner: For surfaces like counters and floors.

Trash bags: For any garbage generated during the move.

Paper towels and sponges: For wiping down surfaces.

Broom and dustpan: To sweep up debris.

Mop or Swiffer: For quick floor cleaning.

Rubber gloves: To protect your hands while cleaning.

Air freshener: To freshen up the space after cleaning.

4. Child and Pet Essentials Kit

If you have children or pets, this kit ensures their comfort during the move.

Checklist:

For children: Diapers, wipes, baby food/formula, bottles, favorite toys, blanket.

For pets: Pet food, water bowl, leash, favorite toy, litter box or puppy pads.

Entertainment: Books, tablet, portable games, coloring books.

5. First Night Essentials Kit

This kit helps you settle into your new home without needing to unpack everything.

Checklist:

Bedding: Sheets, pillows, blankets.

Toiletries: Towels, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes.

Basic kitchen supplies: Disposable plates, cups, utensils, a small pot/pan, and snacks.

Light bulbs: In case the new place doesn’t have functional lighting.

Shower curtain and bath mat: To set up the bathroom quickly.

Basic tools: In case you need to assemble or disassemble something last minute.

6. Important Documents and Valuables Kit

Keep these items

After months of packing and days of traveling, the last thing you would want to do is look for important items you urgently need after reaching your new home. This is when you understand what your Packers and Movers mentioned before the relocation process began, that a survival kit is a must-pack! Because unpacking all the heavy boxes to find soap or a towel after a long journey is very hectic. Nor does it make sense to unpack all the boxes just want to take a quick shower and call it a day. 

Having a well-prepared survival kit for the moving day can indeed make the entire relocation experience hassle-free and comfortable. If you also want to pack your survival kit smartly and want to know the essential items included in this kit to avoid the situation mentioned above, you have come to the right place. Here you will find all kinds of survival kits and the items to pack. There are many kinds of survival kits that you can prioritize according to your needs. Just make sure that these survival kits are not too heavy and huge. Remember, it is just a kit for essential items for your survival on the moving day. 

Here are a few basic survival kits that you will need right after a long and hectic day of travel with helpful tips.

FIRST AID SURVIVAL KIT

You must have heard the phrase “big or small safety is for all”; this also applies to moving. Cause injuries can take place during the travel and you must keep your first aid kit ready with you in the vehicle you are traveling in. After a long day of traveling what helps us the most is a first aid kit to cater to both small and big injuries that can take place. During this time severe muscle cramps and dehydration are bound to happen. Carry these to cater to such problems in your first aid kit.

• Bandages

• Medicines and Ointments

• Hot and Cold Compress

• Antiseptic pads/wipes/solutions

• Medical Tools like a thermometer 

• Pain relief patches

If you don’t have time to prepare for the kit you can also buy a ready-made one and you must customize it according to your needs.

BATHROOM SURVIVAL KIT

You will face a lot of dust, pollution, and sweat during travel that can clog your pores and cause allergies. To stay away from these it is important to sanitize your hands and clean your body which will also make you feel refreshed.  You would also require a few toiletries during travel while using public washrooms. Following are the items you will need for your bathroom essentials kit.

• Towels

• Wet wipes and tissues 

• Disinfectant surface spray and hand sanitizer

• Soaps/Face Wash/Hand Wash

• Disposable bags

Carry a torchlight just in case the electricity goes off to use the washroom comfortably.

 KITCHEN SURVIVAL KIT

Having a nutritious meal after relocation sounds like a great idea! It's important to refuel your body with nutritious food rather than snacks. Heavy meals might not always be the best while traveling due to potential motion sickness, so something balanced might be better. And warm milk for a good night's sleep sounds comforting indeed! After you have in mind what you want to have it is essential to carry the following items if you would like to make a quick meal or coffee:

• Electric induction

• Kettle

• Cutlery- Spoons, butter knife, and folk

• Utensils like plates and bowls

• Ready to eat packaged meals

• Tea, coffee and sugar sachets

• Dish soap

• Napkins

Remember it’s not always possible for you to cook after you reach your new home. You can always have an option to order food from outside. Consider carrying a takeaway menu with you that has multiple options available.

KIDS SURVIVAL KIT

Kids can throw a lot of tantrums during travel and this can continue once you reach your destination location as well. They constantly have to be kept entertained and can also need more outfit changes.

You can carry the following items for your kids:

• Board games for entertainment purposes

• Extra pair of dress/clothes 

• Books of choice

• Comfortable Neck Pillows and Soft toys

• Diapering supplies

Kids get extremely stressed during relocation and can feel strange in the new place. Carry nightlights to make their room comforting to them.

BEDTIME SURVIVAL KIT

Having a deep sleep after such a tiring day will require comfortable bedding that has the following items in the kit:

• Blankets

• Bedsheets

• Cushioned bedding

• Pillows and its covers

• Night suits

OFFICE SURVIVAL KIT

In case of an emergency at work or having to attend a few clients virtually keep these office supplies with you.

• Stationary

• Laptop

• Charger

• Earphones

Don’t forget to carry the necessary documents and other materials of what you are currently working on.

TOOLBOX KIT

A toolbox kit is essential for moving day as it equips you with the necessary tools to handle various tasks that may arise during the moving process. Here are several items in a toolbox kit you must take with you:

•   Screwdrivers (both flathead and Phillips)

•   Hammer

•   Set of adjustable wrenches

• Pliers (both regular and needle-nose)

• Utility knife or box cutter

•   Tape measure

•   Level (to ensure furniture and shelves are straight)

•   Allen wrenches or hex keys (for furniture assembly)

•   Batteries

•   Safety pins

 Do not miss out on a toolbox for your car. In case of a vehicle breakdown or tire puncher at a place when there is no one to help.

 Documents

You can be asked to show your identity after you reach your new home so keep your AADHAR card and driver's license with you. 

Other documents to be kept safely with you are as follows:

•   Birth Certificate

•   Visa 

•   Passport

•   Moving contract

•   Property agreement

•   Insurance Papers

•   New home ownership papers

•   School/ college documents

CONCLUSION

By having these survival kits, you're not only preparing for the logistical aspects of moving but also ensuring a smooth and comfortable transition into your new home. It's all about being proactive, organized, and ready to face whatever comes your way during this exciting time of change. Don’t be afraid to seek additional assistance from your chosen Packers and Movers to have an effortless experience in packing these survival kits for you.