72 hours · 2 people
Duo 72
The 72-hour basics for two adults in a single 40 L pack: two of everything personal, one of everything shared, at about 8.5 kg.
$219
4People
72 hoursDuration
26 kg across three bagsPacked weight
- 72 hours · 4 people
Family 72 Plus
Full meals, real filtration, backup power and proper blankets for four.
$699CAD, plus GST/HST
Ships free anywhere in Canada.
- About 2,100 kcal per person per day
- 6 L gravity filter plus chlorine dioxide tablets
- Two 20,000 mAh power banks
- Four wool-blend blankets and four bivvies
- Bleed-control kit and 150-piece first aid kit
- Ships from Ontario, Canada, usually within 2 business days.
- 30-day returns on unopened items.
- Secure checkout by Square.
- Every item listed below, with quantities.
Complete your kit · 10% off add-on packs
Kid Pack$49 · Ages 3–10 · 1 child
Blackout Kit$159 · Power outages · whole home
Power 300$399 · 300 Wh · LiFePO4
Overview
About Family 72 Plus
Family 72 Plus is built for three days that are uncomfortable rather than miserable. Freeze-dried meals replace most of the ration bars, a 6 L gravity filter and chlorine dioxide tablets treat tap water under a boil-water advisory (filter, then tablet) without anyone pumping, and two 20,000 mAh power banks keep four phones going.
It packs into two 35 L backpacks and one duffel, about 26 kg in total, so the load can be shared between two adults and an older child.
What it does not do
We would sooner you knew now.
- Carries 8 L of water. The gravity filter and tablets cover the rest only where there is water to treat.
- Hollow-fibre filters are ruined if they freeze after first use. Keep the filter indoors in winter.
- The filter does not remove chemicals, fuel or salt.
- Contains no medications of any kind. Add your own prescriptions and pain relievers; there is a labelled pocket for them.
- Ships without lighters, matches or fuel, which cannot travel in the same parcel. Add a lighter before you store the kit.
Every item, with quantities
What's inside
Food & water
- Freeze-dried meal pouches24 (about 16,800 kcal)
- Emergency ration bars8,400 kcal
- Emergency drinking water pouches, 125 mL64 (8 L)
- Gravity water filter, 6 L, 0.1 micron hollow fibre1
- Chlorine dioxide water purification tablets100
- Collapsible water containers, 10 L2
- Stainless steel pot, 4 bowls, 4 cups and utensils1 set
Light, power & communication
- Power banks, 20,000 mAh (74 Wh), with cables2
- AM/FM radio with hand crank, solar panel and USB charging1
- LED headlamps with lithium batteries4
- Collapsible LED lanterns2
- 12-hour light sticks and whistles8 and 4
Warmth & shelter
- Wool-blend blankets, 150 × 200 cm4
- Reflective emergency bivvies4
- Rain ponchos (2 adult, 2 youth)4
- Tarp, 3 × 4 m, with paracord and stakes1
- Air-activated hand and body warmers24
First aid & hygiene
- First aid kit, drug-free150 pieces
- Bleed-control kit with windlass tourniquet1
- NIOSH-approved N95 respirators12
- Hygiene kits and quick-dry towels4
- Toilet waste bags with gelling powder24
Tools & documents
- Full-size multi-tool, folding saw, work gloves (2 pairs), duct tape (20 m)1 set
- ICE Field Guide1
- Waterproof document pouch, plan card and child contact cards1 set
- Two 35 L water-resistant backpacks and one 50 L duffel3 bags
Specifications
| People | 4 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 72 hours |
| Packed weight | About 26 kg across three bags |
| Food energy | About 25,200 kcal (2,100 kcal per person per day) |
| Water carried | 8 L, plus gravity filter and treatment for 100 L |
| Power | 2 × 20,000 mAh (148 Wh total) |
| Refresh by | 5 years from the date printed in the lid |
Helps you prepare for
Questions
Family 72 or Family 72 Plus?
Both cover four people for 72 hours. Family 72 meets the basic list with survival rations and tablets. Plus gives everyone full daily calories as freeze-dried meals, adds a gravity filter, two power banks, wool-blend blankets and a bleed-control kit. If your budget allows, the food and water upgrades are the ones your family will notice.
How long does the kit last before I need to replace anything?
Food rations and water pouches are good for five years from manufacture, and the shortest-lived items set the schedule for the whole kit. We print a single refresh-by date inside the lid. Check the kit once a year, as federal guidance suggests, and replace anything you have used.
Does the first aid kit include pain relievers or other medication?
No. Our first aid kits are drug-free, which keeps them legal to ship everywhere in Canada and means nothing inside expires in two years. Add your own prescriptions, pain relievers and allergy medication to the labelled pocket.
Can I return it?
Yes. Unopened kits can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. See the Shipping & Returns page for the details.
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