Emergency kits for when you need to leave fast
A 72-hour emergency kit holds food, water, first aid, and a few tools for the first three days. The six bags below are sorted by price and household size.
Top picks
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EVERLIT Complete 72 Hours (Storm II)
Best PremiumSeventy2 Core by Uncharted Supply Co
Best ValueReady America 70280 72-Hour Emergency Kit (2-Person)
Best for EarthquakesComplete Earthquake Bag by Redfora
Best TacticalStealth Angel Survival 72-Hour Family Emergency Kit (1–5 Person)
Best for FamiliesReady America 72 Hour Deluxe Emergency Kit (4-Person)
| Use case | Kit | Price | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | EVERLIT Complete 72 Hours (Storm II) | $169.95 | 2 |
| Best Premium | Seventy2 Core by Uncharted Supply Co | $229 | 1 |
| Best Value | Ready America 70280 72-Hour Emergency Kit (2-Person) | $39.44 | 2 |
| Best for Earthquakes | Complete Earthquake Bag by Redfora | $233.75 | 3 |
| Best Tactical | Stealth Angel Survival 72-Hour Family Emergency Kit (1–5 Person) | See price in cart | 1 / 2 / 4 / 5 |
| Best for Families | Ready America 72 Hour Deluxe Emergency Kit (4-Person) | $139.49 | 4 |
Browse the kits
Narrow by household size and price. Both filters apply together.
Household
Price
EVERLIT Complete 72 Hours (Storm II)
Two-person Storm II bag. Coast Guard-cited food and water, a 200-piece first-aid kit with a C-A-T tourniquet, and a 1000D MOLLE pack. $169.95, in stock.
Read the review Best PremiumSeventy2 Core by Uncharted Supply Co
A one-person kit in color-coded pockets inside a water-resistant 600D tarpaulin bag. Premium price, first-responder design language.
Read the review Best ValueReady America 70280 72-Hour Emergency Kit (2-Person)
A Red Cross–recommended starter kit. Calories, water pouches, and light first aid for two people at a budget price.
Read the review Best for EarthquakesComplete Earthquake Bag by Redfora
Earthquake-oriented packing with expiration reminders and QR video guides. Default Amazon listing is 3 person / 3 days at $233.75 (list $275).
Read the review Best TacticalStealth Angel Survival 72-Hour Family Emergency Kit (1–5 Person)
Scalable 1/2/4/5-person kits with a tent and sleeping bags. Amazon shows the price in cart only. Tactical look; quality control in reviews is mixed.
Read the review Best for FamiliesReady America 72 Hour Deluxe Emergency Kit (4-Person)
Four-person coverage with a phone power station. Red Cross–backed brand. About $139.49 (list $154.99), or roughly $35 a person.
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