72 hours · 1 person
Go Bag 72 Core
A grab-and-go bag covering the federal 72-hour basics for one adult: light, radio, first aid, warmth, a survival food ration and a way to make water safe.
$129
1 adultPeople
72 hoursDuration
8 kgPacked weight
- 72 hours · 1 person
- Our pick
Go Bag 72 Plus
Full daily calories, a real water filter and backup power. The one most people should buy.
$249CAD, plus GST/HST
Ships free anywhere in Canada.
- About 2,400 kcal a day for three days
- Squeeze filter and tablets: bacteria, protozoa and viruses covered
- 10,000 mAh power bank with cables for USB-C and Lightning
- Headlamp and area lantern
- 120-piece first aid kit with a pressure bandage
- Water-resistant 35 L pack with a hip belt
- 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 Plus
Core meets the list. Plus is the kit we would hand to someone we care about. It replaces the survival ration with about 2,400 kcal a day of ration bars and freeze-dried meals, and it adds a hollow-fibre filter to go with the chlorine dioxide tablets, so you can filter and then disinfect water from a tap under a boil-water advisory, a rain barrel or a stream.
A 10,000 mAh power bank keeps a phone alive for roughly three days, a lantern lights a room instead of a spot, and a wool-blend blanket adds real insulation to the reflective bivvy. It still weighs about 8 kg, inside what most adults can carry for a few kilometres.
What it does not do
We would sooner you knew now.
- Carries 2 L of water. The filter and tablets cover the rest only if you have a water source to refill from.
- The filter does not remove chemicals or fuel. No portable filter makes chemically contaminated floodwater safe.
- 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 bars3,600 kcal
- Freeze-dried meal pouchesAdd hot or cold water. Long shelf life; see the pouch for the date.6 (about 3,600 kcal)
- Emergency drinking water pouches, 125 mL16 (2 L)
- Hollow-fibre squeeze water filter, 0.1 micronRemoves bacteria and protozoa1
- Chlorine dioxide water purification tabletsUse after filtering when viruses are a concern, such as floodwater30
- 2 L soft water bladder and 1 L collapsible bottle1 each
- Stainless steel cup and long-handled spoon1 each
Light, power & communication
- Power bank, 10,000 mAh (37 Wh), with USB-C, Lightning and micro-USB cables1
- AM/FM radio with hand crank, solar panel, USB charging and flashlight1
- LED headlamp with lithium AAA batteries1
- Collapsible LED lantern with lithium AA batteries1
- 12-hour light sticks4
- Whistle and signal mirror1 each
Warmth & shelter
- Wool-blend blanket, 150 × 200 cm1
- Reflective emergency bivvy1
- Tarp with grommets, 2 × 3 m, and 15 m of paracord1
- Rain poncho1
- Air-activated hand warmers6 pairs
- Merino-blend toque and liner gloves1 set
First aid & hygiene
- First aid kit, drug-freeAdds a pressure bandage, triangular bandage, burn dressing and CPR face shield120 pieces
- NIOSH-approved N95 respirators5
- Hygiene kit and quick-dry towel1
- Hand sanitizer, 60 mL1
Tools & documents
- Full-size multi-tool with pliers, saw and can opener1
- Work gloves1 pair
- Duct tape10 m
- Compass and waterproof notebook with pencil1 each
- Waterproof document pouch and plan card1
- 35 L water-resistant backpack with hip belt and reflective trim1
Specifications
| People | 1 adult |
|---|---|
| Duration | 72 hours |
| Packed weight | About 8 kg |
| Pack size | 35 L, 52 × 30 × 20 cm |
| Food energy | About 7,200 kcal (2,400 kcal/day) |
| Water carried | 2 L, plus filter and treatment for 30 L |
| Power | 10,000 mAh / 37 Wh power bank (about 2 phone charges) |
| Refresh by | 5 years from the date printed in the lid |
Helps you prepare for
Questions
What is the difference between Core and Plus?
Plus doubles the food to about 2,400 kcal a day, adds a squeeze water filter, a 10,000 mAh power bank, a lantern, a wool-blend blanket, a tarp and a larger first aid kit. Core meets the federal basic list; Plus is more comfortable and more capable if you have to leave home.
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.
Why is there no lighter or matches?
Lighters, matches and fuel are classed as dangerous goods and cannot ship in a standard parcel. Add a lighter from any corner store before you put the kit away.
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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