1. Definition
An evacuation bag, or “go bag”, is a pre-prepared bag containing essential supplies for 24 to 72 hours of self-sufficiency. It allows you to leave your home immediately in an emergency and hold out until outside help arrives.
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2. Why prepare an evacuation bag?
Noah Resilience describes a convergence of crises that increases the likelihood of needing to evacuate quickly:
- climate change,
- energy tensions,
- economic instability,
- health, social and geopolitical crises.
Source: Noah Resilience – The Convergence of Crises
3. Choosing the right bag: Freetime models
Freetime bags are already used by Noah Resilience for their training programs, confirming their relevance. They are also available on their website: boutique.noah-resilience.com
- Hodari 50 — View product
- Taroko 55 — View product
- Nistos 28 — View product
- Peak 32 — View product
4. Sleeping arrangements: a determining factor
When spending a night outdoors or in an improvised shelter, reliable and compact sleeping equipment is essential.
- Micropak 800D — View product
- Nanopak 600D — View product
- Micropak 900 — View product
- Micropak 1200 — View product
Complete Guide: Choosing Your First Sleeping Bag – Freetime
5. Essential Checklist
Based on Info.gouv and Noah Resilience.
Hydration & food
- Sturdy water bottle
- Tablets / filter
- Compact rations (bars, MRE, dried fruit)
Safety & Health
- First aid kit
- Survival blanket
- Masks, gloves, disinfectant
- Personal medications
Bedding & Clothing
- Freetime compact sleeping bag
- Waterproof bag cover
- Change of clothes
- Waterproof jacket
- Lightweight insulating mattress
Lighting & Energy
- Headlamp + batteries
- Powerbank
Communication & documents
- Copies of documents
- Phone + portable charger
- FM/AM radio (recommended by Info.gouv)
- VHF/UHF walkie-talkie
- Contact list
Tools & Practices
- Lighter, firesteel
- Knife or multitool
- Paracord, straps
- Repair kit
- Whistle
Miscellaneous
- Bowl
- Hygiene kit
- Thermos
- Cash
- Silver/Gold Coins
6. Organize your bag
- Quick access: water, first aid kit, lamp
- Bottom of the bag: sleeping bag, clothes
- Waterproof pouch: documents, phone, radio
7. Noah's Contribution of Resilience
Noah Resilience offers:
- a simple evacuation plan,
- practical tests of the bag
- essential skills to master,
- Field-proven equipment.
Freetime products are available from them: boutique.noah-resilience.com
8. Conclusion
An evacuation bag is an official recommendation. With a sturdy Freetime bag, a compact sleeping bag, and a reliable method like Noah Resilience, preparation is effective and practical.