The Emerge 72-Hour Survival Kit is an expert-curated emergency preparedness system packed with 60+ premium survival components in a 50L waterproof dry bag. Available in 1-person (162 pieces) or 2-person (252 pieces) configurations, it covers food, water, shelter, first aid, tools, communication, and trauma-ready medical supplies for the full 72 hours most disaster response infrastructure needs to reach affected areas.
This kit is built around real components that perform: Sawyer® Mini water filter, Datrex emergency rations, ferro rod and BIC® lighter for fire, Duracell® batteries, and a trauma-focused medical pack including tourniquet, gauze (large/small/non-stick), Coban wrap, and zip wound closures — not the bare-minimum components most kits ship with.
What you get
Storage & prep: 50L waterproof dry bag with 72-hour kit manual.
Water: Sawyer® Mini water filter, water purification tablets, water bottle.
Food: Datrex emergency rations rated for 5-year storage.
Power & comms: emergency radio with battery bank, Duracell® AA batteries.
Light & fire: headlamp, ferro rod and striker, BIC® lighter, fire plugs.
Navigation: paracord compass bracelet, signal mirror, whistle, waterproof notebook, pencil, document pouch.
Shelter & warmth: sleeping bag, 100ft heavy-duty paracord, coreless duct tape, mylar poncho, wool socks, wool beanie.
Tools: fixed-blade knife, multi-tool, folding shovel, window breaker, 4-in-1 sillcock key, pliers, wire cutters, saw blade, screwdrivers, file, can opener, awl.
Medical: medkit bag, tourniquet, gauze (large, small, non-stick), 3" elastic bandage, Coban wrap, Band-Aids, tweezers, safety pins, alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment, pain relief meds, emergency blanket, zip wound closures.
PPE & hygiene: N95 respirator, latex palm gloves, toilet paper tablets, survival wipes.
How it fits into your routine
Stage the dry bag near a primary exit, in a vehicle, or in a closet accessible from your main living area. Inspect annually: rotate water and consumables, check fire-starting components, verify the radio and lights still work. The 50L bag has room for personal items (medications, documents, comfort items) sized to your situation.
What it is and what it isn't
What it is: a complete 72-hour kit with real, name-brand components — not a bare-minimum bag of generic supplies.
What it isn't: a long-term grid-down system or a tactical-grade trauma kit. The medical pack handles bleeding control basics; for advanced trauma response, layer in a dedicated IFAK.
Objection busters
Why this kit over a cheaper alternative? Most cheap kits substitute generic components for the items that actually matter — the water filter, the rations, the medical pack. Sawyer®, Datrex, and trauma-grade first aid in this kit are the real components, not knockoffs.
Should I get 1-person or 2-person? 1-person is sized for solo readiness or as part of a family system (one per person). 2-person doubles consumables and is the better single-purchase for couples or shared kits.
Is the medical pack enough? It covers basic wound care and bleeding control. For trauma capability beyond that, pair with a dedicated IFAK or bleeding control kit.
Who it's for
Hurricane and earthquake zone residents, families building 72-hour readiness, overlanders running remote routes, preppers wanting one solid grab-and-go kit, and anyone who wants real components instead of generic substitutes.
Ready to be 72-hour ready?
Choose 1-person or 2-person configuration based on your household size. Pair with a vehicle kit and dedicated trauma kit for layered preparedness.