FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about go bags, prep kits, and GoBag+.
Go bags & prep kits
What is a go bag?
A go bag — also called a bug-out bag or 72-hour kit — is a portable emergency kit with the essentials you need to grab and go during a disaster or evacuation. GoBag+ helps you build one across 9 categories so nothing important is left behind.
What should an emergency prep kit include?
A good prep kit covers water, food, first aid, important documents, tools, shelter, communication, personal care, and cash. GoBag+ organizes all of these and adjusts the recommended quantities to how many people you're preparing for.
How much should I pack for my household?
It depends on how many people you are preparing for. Tell GoBag+ the size of your household, and the recommended quantities for your bag and the minimum stock levels for your home reserve adjust automatically.
Using GoBag+
How does GoBag+ help me build my go bag and prep kit?
GoBag+ lets you create personalized go bags across 9 categories and track every item, with your readiness shown at a glance. Targets adjust automatically to your household size, so you always know what's stocked and what's still missing.
Can I track home supplies and get expiry alerts?
Yes. Beyond your go bag, GoBag+ tracks your home reserve of food, water, and medicine with minimum stock levels per person, and notifies you automatically before items expire or run low.
Can I keep more than one go bag?
Yes. The free plan includes one go bag; with Premium you can create as many as you need, each organized by category.
Where do I keep copies of my documents?
In the Document Vault: photos and PDFs of your IDs, passports and insurance cards. It opens only with Face ID, and only you can access it.
What does the SOS button do?
It keeps your emergency contacts one tap away, so you can reach them instantly — even offline.
Is there a home-screen widget?
Yes. With Premium, a home-screen widget keeps your go bag and home reserve levels in view, so you can check your readiness at a glance.
Family & devices
Does GoBag+ sync across devices and work for my whole family?
Yes. Your bags and reserve sync across iPhone and iPad via iCloud, and Apple Family Sharing covers up to 5 members on one subscription. You can also keep IDs and passports in a Face ID–protected vault and reach emergency contacts instantly with the SOS button, even offline.
Which devices does GoBag+ work on?
iPhone and iPad. GoBag+ is on the App Store, and with Premium your go bags and home reserve stay in sync on every iPhone and iPad you own, through iCloud.
Privacy & Security
Where is my data stored?
On your device. When it syncs, it travels through Apple's encrypted iCloud — we never see your information or store it on our servers.
Does GoBag+ collect or sell my data?
No. The app has no analytics, no ad networks and no tracking of any kind, and it never sells your information. Purchases are handled by Apple, so we never see your payment details.
Plans & pricing
Is GoBag+ free?
GoBag+ is free to download with the core essentials. Premium unlocks unlimited go bags, full home-reserve tracking, family sync, the home-screen widget, backup & restore, and expiry alerts — and starts with a 1-month free trial.
Start your free trial today
No payment needed for the first 30 days. Cancel anytime in Settings.
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