An Essential Tool for Emergency Preparedness: The Backpack

Of course, the foundation of your emergency disaster kit is the bag in which you will be carrying your gear.

Here are some factors to consider:

Size and Capacity:  30-50 liters is ideal for a 72-hour kit.  It should be large enough to carry all your essentials without being too cumbersome.

Compartments: Multiple compartments help organize your gear, making items easily accessible.

Durability: Choose a bag of durable materials like ballistic nylon, polyester, or canvas.  These materials are resistant to wear and tear. 

Water Resistance: Ensure the bag is water-resistant or has a rain cover to protect your gear from the elements.

Comfort: Look for padded shoulder straps and a waist belt. These features distribute weight more evenly and reduce strain on your back.

Ventilation: A bag with a ventilated back panel can prevent excessive sweating and
discomfort.

Weight: The ideal weight of a fully loaded backpack is 10%-20% of your body weight

Back Packs

When preparing a backpack for disaster preparedness, it’s essential to consider the size and weight of the bag, ensuring it’s comfortable to carry for extended periods. The backpack should be made of durable, water-resistant material to protect its contents and stored in an easily accessible location.

Dry Bag Waterproof Backpack – 30L by Frog & Co.

Easy to carry, ultimate waterproof protection
This comfortable, two-in-one backpack/dry bag combo is your new rugged companion to keep all your essentials safe and dry. It offers the comfort and carrying ease of a backpack with the waterproof protection of a dry bag, so you can feel confident knowing your expensive gear and electronics will remain dry as a bone and devoid of moisture on any adventure – whether you’re braving the elements or white-water rapids.

Features:

• Ultimate Waterproof Protection: The waterproof 500D PVC material and rolltop buckle closure ensure no matter what adventure you embark on, your gear stays dry. It’s perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking, rafting, surfing, or hiking and camping in inclement weather. It also safeguards against dust, sand, and dirt when conditions are dry.
• Designed with Your Comfort in Mind: From its padded shoulder straps to its breathable, quick-dry, ergonomic back panel, this pack was built for comfort. The waist belt adds extra support and helps distribute the weight off your back.
• Spacious: The 30 l main compartment provides plenty of waterproof storage for all your must-have electronics and most valuable survival gear. There’s also an extra zipper pocket on the front for easy access and a water bottle side pocket to maximize the internal space for all your water-sensitive essentials.
• Heavy Duty and Light Weight: The 500D PVC material is completely waterproof, tough, durable, and long-lasting. Despite how heavy-duty it is, the pack only weighs in at about two pounds.
• Carefully Constructed Extras: The MOLLE system looping on the front of the bag means you can mount extra equipment or attachments, and your items stay secured and within easy reach.
• 100% Money Back Guarantee: We back our products with our 6 Month “Any Reason” Refund Guarantee. Ships quickly from the USA. In addition to our 6-month “any reason” refund guarantee, Survival Frog also provides a full 3-year product warranty against any product defects.

HydroStop Lightweight Dry Bag by Frog & Co.

One Bag Protects All Of Your Expensive Outdoor Gear

Our Lightweight Dry Bag protects all your valuable, life-saving gear, so it’ll be in top shape when needed. It’s made with a special polyester and interwoven with waterproof fibers that keep even the tiniest drop of water out, making it a great alternative to heavier material typically used with dry bags. It can handle anything, from the intense downpour of a thunderstorm to being completely submerged underwater. 

Features:

• Keeps Your Gear Bone-Dry: Special polyester with special waterproof fibers keeps even the tiniest drop of water out, so your gear stays dry and in perfect condition.
• Simple 3-Step Waterproofing: It’s super easy to waterproof your gear. Place your gear inside the bag, roll the top down several times, and snap the buckle closed. That’s it! Your gear is completely protected from water damage.
• Plenty of Storage: The medium Dry Bag has 20 liters of space, and the large Dry Bag has 40 liters of space, with plenty of room for all your electronics and most valuable survival gear.
  • NOTE: The “medium” bag is mislabeled as “small” on the package, but don’t worry—it’s plenty big.  
• Easy to Carry: The roll-up top has a comfortable and sturdy carrying handle, making it easy to grab and go quickly. 
• Saves Space: Even the 40-liter bag stuffs down to the size of your fist, so it’s super easy to store when not in use.
• Won’t Rip or Tear: The lightweight dry bag’s unique polyester material is tightly woven to withstand abuse. You can depend on it to keep your expensive gear safe from water, even if you’re rough with it.
• And It Floats: It can float if you trap extra air inside your dry bag. Up to 10 pounds of your heavy gear will float safely. 

SITKA Gear Men’s Drifter Travel Pack, One Size

• Color: Brown
• 100% Polyester
• Made in the USA or Imported
• BUILD TO LAST – SITKA Drifter Travel Pack is made of 450-denier nylon rip-stop TPU laminated face with a finish that wards off water on exterior and interior
• CONVENIENT TRAVELING PACK – Top and side padded handles strike the perfect balance of being durable while also being highly functional
• LAPTOP FRIENDLY -Travel Pack features a zip-secure and padded laptop sleeve – effortlessly tuck your laptop away on business flights and other adventures. It can also hold magazines and books.
• MORE POCKETS – Zip-secure front pocket and external stretch mesh side pocket – easily stow necessities for all your endeavors; Internal stretch lycra-bound storage compartment – gone are the days of loose chargers floating around in your bag
• UNCOMPROMISING COMPANION – With an array of features designed to balance convenience and comfort, the Drifter Travel Pack is built to be an uncompromising companion in the overhead bins of business flights or tucked away at your feet on an Alaskan puddle jumper
• Strap type: stretchable