Sample Personal Survival and Comfort Needs Checklist (Modify according to your own situation)

Suitable size backpack or duffel bag for clothing and personal gear 
Plastic storage tub for food, cooking gear 
Toilet kit -- soap, comb, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste 
Toilet paper in zipper-lock freezer bag 
Small towel and washcloth 
Lip balm 
Facial tissues 
Sunscreen 
Insect repellent 
Prescription medications (1 week supply) 
Copies of medication and eyeglass/contact lens prescriptions 
Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses and supplies 
Hand lotion for dry skin 
Small first aid kit 
Non-prescription medications, including painkiller, antacids, anti-diarrheal, etc. 
Extra basic clothing -- shirts, socks, underwear 
Gloves, for protection or warmth 
Pocket flashlight 
Folding pocket knife 
Sleeping bag, closed-cell foam pad or air mattress, pillow 
Ear plugs (soft foam type in sealed package) 
Black eye mask 
Outer clothing for season and conditions (rain gear, parka, hat, face mask, etc) 
Hard hat 
Reflective vest, hat 
Travel alarm clock 
Chemical light sticks 
Police or signal whistle 
Dust masks 
Phone/email/address list for family, friends, neighbors, physician, pharmacy 
Emergency contact/medical information card in your wallet 
Spare car and house keys 
High energy or high protein snacks 
Food -- Freeze-dried or MREs 
Coffee, tea, drink mixes 
Plate or bowl, knife, fork and spoon, insulated mug 
Camp stove, small pot, fuel and matches 
Battery or other lantern 
Water, in heavy plastic jugs 
Water purification filter or tablets 
Magnetic compass, maps 
Duct tape, parachute cord 
Consider packing individual items or kits in zipper-lock freezer bags to keep the contents dry, clean, and neat.