Our Emergency Kit:
(1) MRE's - 42 meals
(2) 40 gal of water
(3) Solar charged 120-volt power pack (for phones, PC and power in general)
(4) One refill of every medication that we use (good for 2 months)
(5) Clothing
(6) Medical supplies, ranging from Advil to sutures
(7) Radio (solar)
(8) Flashlights (solar)
(9) Matches (waterproof)
(10) 357, 45 and rounds
(11) Tent (3-person)
(12) NorthFace sleeping bags

Sounds like alot, but it fits in one 55 gal trash can.

It was fun to compile, easy to store and hopefully it will never be needed...