Airport 48-Hour Survival Kit: What to Carry When You’re Suddenly Stuck

Storms, strikes, tech outages and a plethora of other factors can turn a normal flight into 24-48 unexpected hours in an airport. This quick guide shows you exactly what to carry so you can sleep, eat, stay clean, and stay connected without stress.

What to Pack (and Why It Matters)

• Power & communications: A high-capacity power bank, short cables, and a compact outlet splitter keep your devices alive and friendly neighbors happy.
• Food & hydration: Shelf-stable snacks, electrolyte packets, and a refillable bottle beat long lines and closed concessions.
• Sleep & comfort: Eye mask, earplugs, thin blanket, and spare socks make floor camping survivable.
• Hygiene: Wipes, toothbrush, sanitizer, tissues-small items with huge morale impact.
• Docs & backup: Printed boarding passes/itinerary, airline numbers, and emergency contacts still work when apps don’t.

Airport 48-Hour Survival Kit (Quick Checklist)

• 2 days shelf-stable snacks + electrolytes
• Refillable bottle (folding if possible)
• Power bank (20k+ mAh), cables, outlet splitter
• Earplugs, eye mask, thin blanket, spare socks
• Wipes, toothbrush/paste, sanitizer, tissues
• Printed itinerary, offline tickets/QRs, airline phone numbers
• Cash in small bills + coins; transit card if applicable
• Mini first aid & blister care; flat roll duct tape

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