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Get Home Bag
Food for a get home bag (6 energy bars)
Snacks
This emergency food supply consists of six individual high-calorie energy bars in a variety of fruit flavors, including lemon, raspberry, cherry, tropical fruit, and orange. Each bar provides over 400 calories of dense nutrition, making them suitable for meal replacement during outdoor activities or emergency situations.
Designed for long-term storage, these ready-to-eat bars are vacuum-sealed in durable, BPA-free Mylar packaging to maintain freshness for up to five years. The compact, non-perishable design ensures reliable sustenance is available for both adults and children when traditional food sources are inaccessible.
Personal Water Filtering Solution (1 filter bottle + 2 replacement filters)
Water
Filters and devices to purify water of:
- 99.999% of viruses
- 99.999999 % of bacteria and parasites
- 99.999% of microplastics
- silt, sand and cloudiness greater than .02 microns
Water treatment tablets and purification packets (4 purification packets)
Water
This water treatment assembly provides a comprehensive solution for disinfecting and clarifying water from various sources. It includes a large supply of specialized purification packets designed to treat turbid or cloudy water. These packets utilize a multi-stage process involving coagulants to clump sediment and dirt for easy removal, alongside a disinfecting agent to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. This combination allows for the treatment of heavily contaminated water, effectively reducing both biological and chemical impurities while improving clarity.
In addition to the clarifying packets, the kit contains two sizes of fast-acting effervescent tablets for streamlined disinfection. The 49mg tablets are ideal for smaller containers and individual use, while the 397mg tablets are designed to treat larger volumes of up to four gallons at a time. These tablets are individually sealed for long-term stability and disinfect water within 30 minutes without leaving behind harsh medicinal tastes or odors. Together, these components offer a versatile range of options for ensuring a safe water supply during outdoor activities or emergency situations.
Get Home Bag / Backpack (1 backpack)
Personal clothing
Heavy-Duty Double-Layer Adult Rain Poncho (1 rain poncho)
Personal clothing
This heavy-duty, double-layer rain poncho is constructed from high-density polyester with a waterproof coating and caulked seams to ensure full protection against rain, snow, and wind. Designed to fit most adults, the garment extends below the knee and features an integrated hood, adjustable snapped cuffs, and hook-and-loop fasteners for a secure fit.
This versatile utility item functions as more than just a raincoat; it includes reinforced corner grommets that allow it to be converted into an emergency shelter, canopy, or ground mat. The assembly includes a dedicated storage bag for compact transport, making it a practical tool for hiking, camping, or outdoor events. The material is designed for easy maintenance and can be wiped clean and air-dried after use.
Lightweight Child Rain Poncho (1 rain poncho)
Personal clothing
This lightweight, waterproof rain poncho provides comprehensive coverage for children, featuring a sleeveless design with snap cuffs and a hood equipped with adjustable snaps. Constructed from breathable, quick-drying polyester, the garment is engineered to be windproof and dirt-proof while remaining gentle on the skin. A practical zippered front pocket offers secure storage for small essentials during outdoor use.
The assembly includes a color-matched storage pouch, allowing the poncho to be folded down and packed away compactly when not in use. Available in various sizes to accommodate heights ranging from 2'7" to 5'3", this durable raincoat is designed for easy maintenance with a simple wipe-clean surface.
Work Gloves - Heavy Duty, Cowhide, Abrasion & Puncture Resistant (1 glove pair)
Personal clothing
These heavy-duty work gloves are crafted from premium grain cowhide, providing a durable barrier against abrasions and punctures in demanding environments such as construction, farming, and ranching. The leather is designed to conform to the natural shape of the hand over time, creating a personalized fit that balances rugged protection with long-term comfort.
The gloves feature an ergonomic Gunn cut and a keystone thumb to enhance dexterity and flexibility during manual tasks. To ensure a secure fit and prevent debris from entering, the wrists are equipped with an adjustable ball and tape closure. This combination of reinforced materials and functional design offers reliable hand protection for rigorous outdoor and industrial work.
Alert whistle (1 whistle)
Safety & Defense
Micro super absorbent towel (1 towel)
Hygiene
Carabiner Plastic Compass (1 compass)
Navigation tools
This cost effective compass is great for hiking and attaches to your backpack with a carabiner. It contains magnified sight lens for clear directional viewing, glow-in-the-dark indicators to navigate after sunset, ideal for nighttime hikes or unexpected survival situations. Impact-resistant case for outdoor durability
Emergency Weather Radio, with 14h charge capacity (1 radio)
Emergency alert radio - solar & battery powered - flashlight
This portable emergency communication system provides comprehensive access to AM/FM, shortwave, and NOAA weather frequencies with an integrated automatic alert function. The unit features a high-definition digital LCD display for precise tuning and battery monitoring, housed in an IPX3 water-resistant casing. For illumination, the device is equipped with a high-output flashlight and a dedicated reading lamp, alongside an SOS siren with a flashing emergency light for signaling.
The assembly is designed for continuous operation through multiple power sources, including a high-capacity internal rechargeable battery, a solar panel, and a manual hand crank, with additional support for AAA batteries or direct AC/DC power. It functions as a portable power station with a USB output for charging mobile devices and includes a 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening. A durable carrying strap is included for ease of transport during travel or emergency situations.
Handwarmers (10 warmers)
Fire and Heat
This assembly consists of a bulk supply of air-activated, disposable hand warmers designed to provide consistent warmth in cold environments. Each odorless heat pack is compact and portable, making it easy to store in pockets, gloves, or emergency kits. The warmers activate quickly after being removed from their packaging and shaken, reaching full temperature within 15 to 30 minutes.
Each individual unit is engineered to deliver up to 15 hours of steady heat, utilizing natural ingredients that are environmentally friendly for easy disposal after use. These single-use warmers are ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, or working in winter conditions. For optimal performance, the packs should be used in enclosed spaces like jacket pockets to maximize heat retention and duration.
Magnetic base flashlight (2 flashlights)
Light
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The Get Home Bag is a 72-hour emergency survival kit designed for people who need to walk home when transportation fails. Whether you're stranded by a car breakdown, transit strike, or severe weather, this kit gives you the tools to navigate urban and suburban environments safely and self-sufficiently.
This kit prioritizes mobility and practicality for real-world scenarios:
- Lightweight and Inconspicuous: At 25 liters, it weighs little enough to walk 10 miles without exhaustion, with muted colors that help you blend in rather than stand out.
- Extreme Weather Protection: Includes a 100% wool hat that retains heat even when soaked, a super-absorbent microfiber towel, and breathable Mylar bivvies to maintain core body temperature.
- Reliable Hydration and Navigation: Features a stainless steel filtered tumbler for drinking from available water sources, water treatment tablets, clear dry bags for printed maps, and a hand-crank radio that charges your phone.
- Hands-Free Safety: Magnetic flashlight, 120-decibel whistle, and phone holder let you signal for help and navigate without draining your hands or voice.
- Practical Work Gear: Heavy-duty cowhide gloves, N95 masks, and rain ponchos help you safely handle obstacles and debris.
The kit includes extreme-temperature-rated food bars designed to survive summer car trunks and winter cold without spoiling.
Frequently asked questions
This kit is ideal for commuters, remote workers, and families who want a reliable way to walk home safely if their primary transportation fails. It's built for urban and suburban environments where getting home on foot is a realistic scenario.
The kit is designed to sustain you for 72 hours, giving you enough food, water filtration, warmth, and navigation tools to walk home and handle unexpected delays.
Yes. The kit does not include footwear, so you should add a broken-in pair of walking shoes for yourself and any children. Trying to walk long distances in work shoes or flats can cause serious foot injury.
Yes. The wool hat, Mylar bivvies, rain ponchos, and hand-warmers are specifically designed to protect you in cold, wet, and unpredictable conditions. The emergency radio also keeps you informed of weather updates.
The personal water filtering solution and water treatment tablets allow you to safely drink from available water sources like streams or fountains. Always filter or treat water before drinking.
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$3593 days · 1 Person