72 hours · 1 person
Go Bag 72 Plus
Everything in Core, upgraded where it counts: about 2,400 kcal a day, a squeeze filter plus tablets, a 10,000 mAh power bank and a warmer sleep setup.
$249
1 adultPeople
72 hoursDuration
5.5 kgPacked weight
- 72 hours · 1 person
Go Bag 72 Core
The essentials from the Government of Canada list, packed and ready by the door.
$129CAD, plus GST/HST
Free shipping on orders of $150 or more.
- Built around the federal basic-kit list
- About 5.5 kg: light enough for most adults to carry
- Crank and solar AM/FM radio that also charges a phone
- Drug-free first aid kit with room for your own medications
- One refresh-by date for the whole 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.
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Overview
About Go Bag 72 Core
Government of Canada guidance is to be ready to look after yourself for at least 72 hours. Go Bag 72 Core is that list, sorted into one 30-litre pack that weighs about 5.5 kg, so it can actually be carried down a stairwell or to a shelter.
It is built for the emergencies most Canadian households meet first: a multi-day power outage, a winter storm, or being told to leave home at short notice. Every component is labelled, and a single refresh-by date is printed inside the lid so you know when to check it.
What it does not do
We would sooner you knew now.
- Carries 1.5 L of water, not the 6 L one person drinks in three days. The tablets and bottle close that gap only if you have a water source to refill from.
- The 3,600 kcal ration is a survival ration, not three days of full meals. Add Food 72 if you want about 2,100 kcal a day.
- 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
- Emergency ration barsA survival ration of about 1,200 kcal per day for 3 days. 5-year shelf life.3,600 kcal
- Emergency drinking water pouches, 125 mL5-year shelf life12 (1.5 L)
- Collapsible water bottle, 1 L1
- Chlorine dioxide water purification tabletsTreats 20 L20
Light & communication
- AM/FM radio with hand crank, solar panel, USB charging and flashlight1
- LED headlamp with lithium AAA batteriesLithium cells work in the cold and store for 20+ years1
- 12-hour light sticks2
- Whistle1
Warmth & shelter
- Reflective emergency bivvy1
- Rain poncho1
- Air-activated hand warmers3 pairs
First aid & hygiene
- First aid kit, drug-freeDressings, bandages, tape, gloves, shears, tweezers62 pieces
- NIOSH-approved N95 respirators2
- Hygiene kitToothbrush, soap, wipes, tissues, waste bags1
Tools & documents
- Multi-tool with pliers1
- Work gloves1 pair
- Duct tape5 m
- Waterproof document pouch1
- Household emergency plan card and pencil1
- 30 L backpack with reflective trim1
Specifications
| People | 1 adult |
|---|---|
| Duration | 72 hours |
| Packed weight | About 5.5 kg |
| Pack size | 30 L, 48 × 30 × 18 cm |
| Food energy | 3,600 kcal (about 1,200 kcal/day) |
| Water carried | 1.5 L, plus treatment for 20 L |
| Refresh by | 5 years from the date printed in the lid |
Helps you prepare for
Questions
Why isn't there three full days of water in the bag?
Government of Canada guidance is about 2 L per person per day to drink and 4 L in total, so 72 hours is 6 to 12 kg of water for one person. That is more than a go-bag can sensibly carry, so the bag holds a first supply plus the means to treat more. Keep the rest of your water at home.
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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