GO-BAGS & EVACUATION · PRACTICAL PREPAREDNESS
Be ready to leave with a plan.
Your destination, transport, and personal needs come first. The bag supports those decisions.
01
Where
Name a destination and a backup.
02
Who
List the people and personal essentials.
03
How
Plan transport and a load you can manage.
Pack by access.
Easy to reach: contacts, light, phone, charging cable.
Protected together: documents, medicines, spare clothing.
Planned separately: bulky water, pet carrier, mobility equipment.
DIY GO-BAG
Choose the backpack.
Start with what you own, then compare space, weight and carrying support.
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BUILD YOUR BAG
A practical go-bag
Pack around your destination, personal needs, and carrying ability.
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MAKE A PLAN
Leaving home safely
Decide where to go and how to get there before you need to leave.
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PRINTABLE
Your departure checklist
Keep the essentials and last-minute items together.
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Sources checked September 10, 2026. Survivor Ready uses AI-assisted drafting and illustrative imagery. This guide has not received independent expert review. Follow local emergency instructions. Equipment recommendations are research-based; we have not conducted hands-on testing.
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