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
11 kgPacked weight
- 72 hours · 1 person
Go Bag 72 Pro
For leaving in bad weather and staying out: sleep system, purifier, solar and bleed control.
$449CAD, plus GST/HST
Ships free anywhere in Canada.
- Sleeping bag (comfort rating +2 °C) and insulated pad
- Purifier bottle rated for viruses, bacteria and protozoa
- 20,000 mAh power bank and 21 W folding solar panel
- Reusable half-face respirator with P100 filters
- Bleed-control kit with windlass tourniquet
- 40 L waterproof roll-top pack
- ICE Field Guide included
- 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 Pro
Pro is for people who want to be able to walk out the door in November and be all right for three days without help. It adds what the lighter kits leave to chance: a sleeping bag with a stated comfort rating, an insulating pad, a purifier bottle that handles viruses as well as bacteria and protozoa, and enough stored and solar power to keep a phone and headlamp running indefinitely.
It also carries a reusable half-face respirator with P100 filters for heavy smoke and dust, and a bleed-control kit with a windlass tourniquet. At about 11 kg it is the heaviest bag we make. Check that against the person who will carry it; for many households, Plus by the door and heavier supplies at home is the better plan.
What it does not do
We would sooner you knew now.
- About 11 kg. That is too heavy for some people to carry far; consider Plus if in doubt.
- Carries 1 L of water. The purifier and tablets cover the rest only if you have a water source to refill from.
- The folding stove is for outdoor use only. Never burn fuel indoors, in a vehicle or in a tent.
- The respirator filters particles such as smoke and dust. It does not filter carbon monoxide or supply oxygen, and it will not seal over a beard.
- The sleeping bag is rated for comfort at +2 °C. Below freezing, add the bivvy, the pad and more clothing.
- A tourniquet needs practice. Take a first aid course; the kit is not a substitute.
- Contains no medications of any kind. Add your own prescriptions and pain relievers; there is a labelled pocket for them.
Every item, with quantities
What's inside
Food & water
- Freeze-dried meal pouches9 (about 5,400 kcal)
- Emergency ration bars2,400 kcal
- Emergency drinking water pouches, 125 mL8 (1 L)
- Purifier bottle, 710 mLPress-style purifier; cartridge treats about 250 L1
- Chlorine dioxide water purification tablets30
- 2 L soft water bladder1
- Titanium pot, 750 mL, with folding stoveFuel is not included (it cannot ship with the kit)1
Light, power & communication
- Power bank, 20,000 mAh (74 Wh)1
- Folding solar panel, 21 W, USB output1
- Rechargeable LED headlamp, 400 lumens1
- Collapsible LED lantern1
- AM/FM radio with hand crank, solar panel and USB charging1
- Whistle, signal mirror and 12-hour light sticks1 set
Warmth & shelter
- Synthetic sleeping bag, comfort rating +2 °C (ISO 23537)1
- Insulated inflatable sleeping pad1
- Reflective emergency bivvyUse over the sleeping bag in colder weather1
- Tarp, 3 × 3 m, with 20 m of paracord and stakes1
- Rain jacket-style poncho1
- Merino-blend toque, neck tube and gloves1 set
- Air-activated hand and body warmers10
First aid & air
- First aid kit, drug-free120 pieces
- Bleed-control kitWindlass tourniquet, pressure bandage, compressed gauze, shears, gloves1
- Half-face respirator with P100 filtersMedium/large. Filters particles only; see limits.1
- NIOSH-approved N95 respirators5
- Sealed safety goggles1
Tools & documents
- Full-size multi-tool and folding saw1 each
- Leather-palm work gloves1 pair
- Duct tape10 m
- Baseplate compass and waterproof notebook1 each
- ICE Field Guide1
- Waterproof document pouch and plan card1
- 40 L waterproof roll-top backpack with hip belt1
Specifications
| People | 1 adult |
|---|---|
| Duration | 72 hours |
| Packed weight | About 11 kg |
| Pack size | 40 L, 58 × 32 × 22 cm |
| Food energy | About 7,800 kcal (2,600 kcal/day) |
| Water carried | 1 L, plus purifier (about 250 L) and tablets (30 L) |
| Power | 20,000 mAh / 74 Wh, plus 21 W solar |
| Refresh by | 5 years from the date printed in the lid |
Helps you prepare for
- Power outage
- Winter storm
- Evacuation
- Wildfire smoke
- Flood
- Earthquake
- Water disruption
- Medical emergency
Questions
Is the Pro bag too heavy for me?
It weighs about 11 kg. There is no official limit, but as a working rule we suggest a bag should not exceed about 15% of the carrier's body weight. If that puts Pro out of range, Go Bag 72 Plus at about 8 kg is the better choice, with heavier supplies kept at home.
Why is there no stove fuel in the kit?
Fuel canisters, tablets, lighters and matches are dangerous goods and cannot ship in the same parcel. The folding stove takes standard solid fuel tablets or a small alcohol burner, which you can buy at any outdoor store.
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.
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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