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Go-bag checklist

A bag by the door that lets you leave in five minutes and manage for three days. Tick each item as you pack it, and use the date beside each tick to know when food, water and batteries need swapping.

The guide behind this list: How to pack a go-bag. Rotate food and water and recharge the power bank twice a year.

Go-bag

0 of 14 packed. Rotate food and water and recharge the power bank twice a year. From EveryManKnows.

Backpack you could carry on a long walk
Water for three days
Shelf-stable food for three days and a can opener
Written list of medications and a supply of them
Copies of ID and insurance cards in a waterproof pouch
Cash in small bills
Power bank and charging cable
Flashlight with spare batteries
Whistle
First aid kit
Change of clothes and sturdy shoes
Rain layer
Hygiene items and masks
Pet food, water, leash and records

Last reviewed September 28, 2026. First published September 28, 2026.

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