72-hour emergency backpacks
Be ready for the first 72 hours.
Complete, waterproof emergency backpacks, packed in line with Dutch government advice. Grab it, go, and know you have what matters.
In line with Denk Vooruit
Free shipping over €100
Supplies last 5 years
72 hours covered
Water, food, light, first aid
Tested components
Proven, reliable equipment
Delivered in 1–2 days
Shipped from the Netherlands
14-day returns
Changed your mind? No problem
Our kits
Pick the LifeBag that fits your household
One backpack per person. Start with Basic or Plus, and add a Booster for every extra household member.
LifeBag Basic
All the essentials for one person in a fully waterproof, easy-to-carry bag.
20 L
Waterproof
Radio
€125
Most complete
LifeBag Plus
Extra gear for more comfort: water filter, solar and crank radio-light, knife and more.
35 L
LifeStraw
Solar charging
€175
LifeBag Booster
For each extra household member, without doubling up on shared items.
Per extra person
Water & food
€85
Designed for real life
Made for city emergencies, not camping trips.
A power cut, a flood warning or a call to evacuate rarely comes with time to pack. LifeBag puts what you need for the first three days in one bag, so you can act calmly instead of searching.
Stay home or leave
Everything works whether you shelter in place or have to evacuate.
Water and food in every bag
1.5 L of sealed drinking water and 9 ration portions per person. Add bottled water at home for the full 72 hours.
Stay informed
A radio to follow emergency broadcasts when networks go down.
Protection and first aid
First aid kit, masks, gloves and a poncho.
What's inside
Everything for 72 hours, in one bag
Every item has a job. Packed, sealed and labelled so you can find it in the dark.
First aid kit (DIN 13164)
1.5 L sealed drinking water
Food rations, 5-year shelf life
Emergency radio
Flashlight and glow stick
Thermal emergency foil*
Signal whistle
Poncho, masks and gloves
Hygiene: wipes, toothbrush, bags
Waterproof bags and printed guides
LifeStraw water filter*
Solar and crank charging*
* Included in LifeBag Plus. See each product page for the full packing list.
Add your own before you store it
Cash
ID and documents
Spare keys
Clothes and medication
Built to be carried
A real product, made to work when it counts
Each LifeBag is packed with tested components, chosen for long-term reliability, including several well-known brands.
Weather-ready
Waterproof bags keep supplies and documents dry.
Easy to spot
High-visibility colours and reflective details.
Room for your things
Space for a change of clothes and documents.
Sealed to last
Water and food rations last up to 5 years.
How it works
Ready in three simple steps
Step 1
Choose your kit
One LifeBag per person: Basic or Plus for the first, and a Booster for each extra person.
Step 2
Add your personal items
Cash, copies of your documents, spare keys, clothes and any medication you need.
Step 3
Store it by the door
Keep it where everyone knows. Check it once a year; supplies last up to 5 years.
Denk Vooruit
In line with Dutch government advice
The Dutch government asks every household to be able to manage on its own for 72 hours. LifeBag follows the Denk Vooruit advice for an emergency kit, so you don't have to work it out yourself.
Who we are
Real people behind every bag
LifeBag is a small team in the Netherlands. Every kit is built from tested components with proven long-term reliability, including several well-known brands. And when you have a question, you talk to us, not to a call centre.
72 h
Supplies per person in every kit
5 yrs
Shelf life of sealed water and food
14 days
To return your order, no questions asked
1–2 days
Delivery time within the Netherlands
Questions? Ask a real person.
Not sure which kit fits your household? Send us a message and we'll help you choose.
For companies and organisations: custom contents, other backpacks and logo printing on request.
FAQ
Questions we often hear
Why should I buy an emergency backpack?
In the Netherlands we almost always have electricity, water and internet. In an emergency such as extreme weather, a major outage or a conflict, these can disappear suddenly, and help can take a while. Preparing is a shared responsibility of the government, you and your community. A ready backpack is the first step.
How is LifeBag different from other survival kits?
Most kits are designed for outdoor adventures. LifeBag is designed for urban and rural emergencies: it focuses on protection, hygiene, light, communication and first aid, includes food and water for 72 hours, leaves room for clothes and documents, comes with printed guides, and can be extended with Boosters.
What is the difference between Basic and Plus?
Plus is a larger 35L backpack with more room for personal items and extra equipment: a LifeStraw water filter, a thermal emergency foil, a radio and phone charger with dynamo and solar charging, an FFP3 mask, high-visibility tape, antibacterial liquid, rubber work gloves, a knife and a lighter.
Is there room for clothes and personal items?
Yes. Every LifeBag is designed to hold at least one full change of clothes, and comes with resealable waterproof bags to keep clothes and documents dry.
How often do I need to replace items?
Water and food rations are sealed and last up to 5 years. Batteries, glow sticks and the first aid kit also have a shelf life of around 5 years. If you add medication or food of your own, check those dates regularly.
Where do you deliver, and how fast?
We ship to the Netherlands, the rest of the EU and worldwide with PostNL and DHL. Shipping costs €8 in the Netherlands and €16 within the EU, and is free on orders over €100 within the EU. To the rest of Europe and the world it is €26 per parcel (up to 2 kits or 1 combo pack per parcel). Orders are processed in 1–2 business days and delivered in 1–2 business days within the Netherlands. For companies and organisations we also offer custom kit contents, alternative backpacks and logo printing; contact us for a quote.
Your first 72 hours, covered.
Choose your LifeBag today. Free shipping on orders over €100, delivered in 1–2 business days in the Netherlands.
