The waterproof core: Condition 1 #184
An 11 inch IP67 case with pluckable foam, 2.8 pounds, lockable. It fits inside a pack and holds the things you cannot replace on the road.
$69.99. Get it in Red if you want it found fast in a dark bag.
Shop the #184 →What goes in a go bag?
Enough to get you through a few days away from home. Ready.gov recommends a kit with several days of water and food, plus light, first aid, and the basics to stay in contact.
| Item | Why | Needs a hard case? |
|---|---|---|
| Water, one gallon per person per day | The first thing you run out of | No |
| Food that needs no cooking | Bars, jerky, canned goods with a pull tab | No |
| Flashlight or headlamp, spare batteries | Power outages come with most emergencies | Batteries, yes |
| First aid kit | Useless once the bandages are wet | Yes |
| Prescription medications, glasses | Hard to replace fast | Yes |
| Copies of ID, insurance, and key documents | You will need them to rebuild | Yes |
| Cash in small bills | Card readers need power | Yes |
| Phone charger and battery bank | Your map, flashlight, and radio | Yes |
| Change of clothes, rain layer, socks | Dry socks fix more than you would think | No |
| Multitool, whistle, dust mask | Small, cheap, and missed when you do not have them | No |
| Coffee and a way to make it | Morale is a supply item | No |
What in a go bag needs a waterproof case?
Anything that stops working when wet and that you cannot replace quickly. That means documents, medications, first aid supplies, cash, and electronics.
A dry bag helps, but it does nothing for crushing. A small IP67 hard case keeps all of it dry, uncrushed, and in one place, so you grab one thing instead of digging through the whole pack.
What is the difference between a go bag and a get home bag?
A go bag leaves the house with you. A get home bag lives in your car or at work and gets you back to the house.
The get home bag is lighter: water, snacks, walking shoes, a light, a charger, and a small first aid kit. Both benefit from a waterproof case for the essentials.
How do you make coffee in a go bag?
With an AeroPress Go and ground coffee. It makes a real cup in about two minutes with nothing but hot water, and it packs inside its own mug.
It sounds like a luxury until day two. Then it is the one normal thing in an abnormal week.
G.O.O.D. Kit | AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Kit
What we sell. G.O.O.D. stands for Get Out Of Dodge. An AeroPress Go, an ARC 20 oz insulated tumbler, and two 12 oz bags of Spectre Dark Espresso Roast.
Why it helps you. Your bag has a plan for water, light, and dry socks. This is the plan for coffee, and two bags means you are not rationing on day three.
How to buy. $99.99, ground or whole bean, black or OD Green.
Shop the G.O.O.D. Kit →How often should you check your go bag?
Every six months. Rotate the water and food, check medication dates, charge the battery bank, and swap clothes for the season.
Put it on the calendar the same weekend you change the clocks. That way it actually happens.
Is ARC building a go bag kit?
We are building kits that pair a Condition 1 case with ARC coffee, packed to be used. Each one gets announced when it is ready, and they show up in our Cases collection first.
Questions people actually ask
What should be in a go bag?
Water, food that needs no cooking, a flashlight with spare batteries, a first aid kit, prescription medications, copies of important documents, cash, a phone charger, a change of clothes, and a multitool. Plan for a few days away from home.
How much water should a go bag have?
Ready.gov recommends one gallon per person per day. That is heavy, so most people carry some and add a filter or purification tablets to cover the rest.
Should important documents go in a go bag?
Copies should, yes. Keep copies of ID, insurance, and medical information in a waterproof case, and keep the originals somewhere secure at home or in a safe deposit box.
What kind of bag is best for a go bag?
A sturdy backpack you can carry for a few miles. Pack the items that cannot get wet in a small waterproof hard case inside it, so a soaked pack does not ruin your documents or medications.
How often should I update my go bag?
Every six months. Rotate water and food, check medication expiration dates, recharge batteries, and swap clothing for the season.
