Modern emergency kit bug-out bag 2026 - 17kg with sleeping bag 72 hours survival + tactical first aid

This modern emergency kit go-bag 2026 with a tactical first aid kit weighs approximately 17 kg and is designed to allow independent survival for at least 72 hours without electricity, water, gas, or internet, but includes a more extensive first aid kit and more lighting options. The new vision on self-reliance divides the emergency kit into two parts: a general emergency kit and a go-bag.

The go-bag is of increasing importance because in an emergency, one must be able to quickly evacuate or flee to a safe place. Think of floods, forest fires, drone attacks, sabotage. This safe place could be an emergency shelter in a sports hall, underground garage, metro, or tent camp.

This modern emergency kit go-bag includes:

Go-bag. 
Large Molle backpack with a capacity of 65 liters. This is the minimum size if you want to include a sleeping bag or blanket in an emergency kit/go-bag.

Insulating mat
In many emergency situations, one will have to sleep on the ground for the first few days. It is important to be able to insulate oneself from the cold ground or floor where one has to sleep.

Sleeping bag
Modern, well-insulating (down to 0°C) sleeping bag that can also be used as a blanket. Very useful if you have to spend the night in a basement or underground parking.

Water
This go-bag contains 6 liters of drinking water in 100ml emergency pouches. That is 2 liters of drinking water per day, which is sufficient for 72 hours of survival. Extra water can be stored in the general emergency kit at home.

Water filter: Dawson is a very light and compact water filter that can remove up to 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.99% of protozoan parasites from water.

Water purification tablets: Katadyn Micropur Forte MF1/50T (2X25) disinfects clear water from viruses and bacteria into drinking water, ideal in an emergency kit for severe weather, flooding, war, or storms.

Food
3 packs of NRG 5 long-lasting dry emergency food. This is the basic supply also used by aid organizations. 1 pack of NRG 500g per day is sufficient to survive for 72 hours. You can always add some energy bars, but that is personal.

Manual can opener
6-in-1 stainless steel eating set with spoon, fork, bottle and can opener  

Emergency radio: Emergency radio 2000mAh 3 in 1: Multifunctional emergency radio with light and power bank. Can be charged via hand crank, solar panel, or USB connection.

Power bank: External battery - power bank 30,000 mAh (depending on your other electrical components, the lamp, mobile phone, or emergency radio can be connected to this)
List of emergency numbers.

Flashlight: dynamo survival flashlight rechargeable LED lamp with crank.

Headlamp: ultra-light headlamp micro-USB hands-free operation can be worn over a cap or helmet for an emergency kit or survival belt.

LED stick flashlight: to give a light signal. MT1R rechargeable USB 500 Lumen rechargeable lamp for power bank, emergency radio, computer.

Ultra white bright emergency light stick: 15cm for emergency kit: 3 pieces 30 minutes of extremely bright light to give an emergency signal. Light source without electricity.

43-piece First Aid Kit: in black Molle pouch to attach to your emergency kit. Tactical first aid kit for general wound care.

Tactical First Aid pouch: with tourniquet, pressure bandage, rescue knife,

Emergency poncho: Silver survival poncho - Prevents hypothermia and can also be worn while walking.

Ultralight dry bag 13 liters: To keep clothes dry, made of polyester material.

Emergency whistle: Plastic emergency whistle with compass and thermometer to give an emergency signal for an emergency kit.

Emergency rope: Orange paracord 15.24m long made of 100% Nylon and has a load capacity of 240 Kg for an emergency kit.

Multitool: compact and lightweight multitool with pliers and wire cutters, pocket knife, bottle opener, ...

Foldable cooker: for emergency kit or go-bag, small, practical, and compact emergency cooker to warm up some food in an emergency.

Fuel tablets for foldable cooker emergency kit 6 pieces to warm up some food in an emergency.

Tealights with lighter: can be used as light or fuel.

Drinking cup: stainless steel mug 250ml with carabiner hook is a sturdy stainless steel drinking cup or bowl can be used to warm something over a fire.

Microfiber towel olive: 100x50cm quick-drying, very soft antibacterial microfiber towel made of lightweight material for an emergency kit.

Water-resistant document holder; copy of ID card, driver's license, insurance, ...

  Your personal items to add and not included in this set:

    - Personal medicines and some painkillers, ointments, ...
    - Ballpoint pen + important phone numbers to fill in, copy of ID card, driver's license in waterproof bag,...
   - Hygiene products, your toiletry bag with your personal shampoo, ...

   - For children, we recommend that each child carries their own small emergency kit.