EXPIDRA All-Hazards Survival & Get-Home Kit
MUST SHIP VIA GROUND: NO EXCEPTIONS
The LYNX EXPIDRA Survival System is a full-spectrum, all-hazards survival and get-home kit built for prepared civilians who require professional-grade capability in a single, unified platform. Designed around the GRAYL Mission EXP 30L, EXPIDRA delivers comprehensive readiness for disaster, wilderness emergency, evacuation, or austere movement environments while maintaining a low-visibility, non-tactical profile suitable for everyday travel.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
What Sets EXPIDRA Apart
Multi-Phase Water Safety
Ti GeoPress purification, three-tier chemical decontamination, pre-filtering, and storage redundancy.
Fire Superiority
Ferro rod, stormproof matches, lighter redundancy, and solid-fuel stove integration for wet, wind, or cold.
Full Shelter Capability
Commando Tarp, customer-selected SOL bivvy, and heavy-duty contractor bag.
Comprehensive Medical
NAR Micro Trauma Kit and Austere OTC support package.
Tools & Repair
Multi-tool, knife, saw, and repair assets for cutting, maintenance, cordage, and field durability.
Navigation & Signaling
Compass, reference cards, mirror, visual panel, and chemlight suite.
Power & Lighting Redundancy
NU43 headlamp, MT2A Pro flashlight, 10k power bank, and 14W solar charger.
Low-Profile Civilian Appearance
Discreet carry suitable for urban and travel environments.
Primary Platform
- GRAYL Mission EXP 30L Backpack
Water & Hydration
- GRAYL Ti GeoPress 28 oz (w/ strainer lid)
- Cana Provisions Personal Water Decon Combo Kit
- CampCraft Outdoors Canvas Pre-Filter Bag
- Platypus Platy 2L Collapsible Bottle
- Sawyer Mini Filter (SP120A)
- CamelBak Antidote 3L Hydration Bladder
Fire & Heat
- GRAYL G-MOD Flat Pouch Large
- Maratac FindMe Glow Tag (Write On)2
- Exotac FireRod V2
- Exotac Mini fireSLEEVE + Bic Lighter
- UCO Titan Stormproof Vault
- Tinder-Quik Tabs20
- Epiphany Pocket Bellows
- Carson Optics Magnifier Card
- HotHands Super Warmers6
- Titanium flat-pack stove
- Esbit fuel tablets6
Shelter & Protection
- Emergency Bivvy — customer-selected (SOL Emergency / XL / Thermal)
- LiteFighter Commando Tarp Shelter
- 45 Gallon Contractor Bag (HD, 3 mil)
First Aid & Medical
- NAR Micro Trauma First Aid Kit
- Maratac Compact Trauma Shears (Orange)
- Hyfin Compact Chest Seal2
- Austere Medical OTC Med Kit
Navigation & Signaling
- Suunto MC-2 NH Compass
- ESEE Navigation Cards
- Floating Signal Mirror
- SOL Howler Whistle
- SORD Marker Panel
- Cyalume 12 Hour Green Chemlights4
Tools, Repair & Multi-Tools
- Knife — customer-selected (Cold Steel SRK / Gerber Strongarm / ESEE-4 / TOPS Fieldcraft BOB / none)
- Silky BigBoy 2000 folding saw
- SOG PowerPint multitool
- Smith's Pocket Pal Sharpener
- Exotac ripSPOOL Kit
- Singing Rock COLT Carabiner2
- Atwood BattleCord (50 ft)
- Atwood 550 Paracord (50 ft)
- Atwood Kevlar Microcord (125 ft)
Lighting & Power
- Nitecore NU43 Rechargeable Headlamp
- Nitecore MT2A Pro LED Flashlight
- NESTOUT 10,000 mAh Power Bank
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- NESTOUT 14W folding solar panel
Knowledge & Field Guides
- Tiny Survival Guide + Tiny First Aid Guide
Hygiene
- Kikkerland Soap Sheets
- Toob Toothbrush (w/ toothpaste storage)
Admin
- Rite in the Rain Mini Bolt Action Pen
- Rite in the Rain Pencil
- Rite in the Rain Side Spiral Notebook (Orange)
- Aloksak Bags 12″ × 12″2
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Carry System | GRAYL Mission EXP 30L |
|---|---|
| Water Safety | Ti GeoPress + 3-tier Decon & Hydration Suite |
| Shelter | LiteFighter Commando Tarp + Customer-Selected SOL Bivvy |
| Medical | NAR Micro Trauma Kit + Austere OTC Medical Kit |
| Lighting & Power | NU43 headlamp, MT2A Pro flashlight, NESTOUT 10k + 14W solar |
| Tools | Silky BigBoy 2000, SOG PowerPint, ripSPOOL repair kit |
| Fire Suite | Full Exotac ignition system + stove + Esbit fuel |
| Navigation | Suunto MC-2, ESEE nav cards, signal panel, chemlights |
| Knife Options | SRK, Strongarm, ESEE-4, TOPS BOB, or none |
Which LYNX kit fits your need?
From a full all-hazards system to a pocket trauma kit — match the kit to how you'll actually use it.
| OPERIS | EXPIDRA | HYDROSEN | INCOG | DEFENDER IFAK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Grab-and-go 72-hour readiness | All-hazards & get-home / evacuation | Discreet, gray-man 72-hour carry | Pocket-sized backup / contingency | Trauma & bleeding control (EDC medical) |
| Primary Focus | Complete modular survival system | Full-spectrum, backpack-scale capability | Hydration-first, low-profile | Minimalist sustainment essentials | Professional-grade trauma response |
| Form Factor / Carry | Maxpedition Proteus Versipack | GRAYL Mission EXP 30L backpack | GRAYL Mission EXP Hip Pack (4.5L) | Steel tin (pocket-sized) | Vacuum-sealed pouch (pocket / EDC) |
| Packed Weight | 5–8 lb | Backpack-scale * | — * | 7.3 oz | 4–8 oz |
| Price (from) | $570 | $2,016 | $1,040 | $90 | $30 |
| Build / Lead Time | Built-to-order · 14 days | Built-to-order · 14 days | Built-to-order · 14 days | Hand-assembled (USA) | NAR-built · ships ready |
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WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
Curated
Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.
Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
CUSTOM TRAUMA KITS & LOADOUTS
Every loadout treated like it might be used tomorrow — not someday.
LYNX Survival Systems, a Stay Ready Outdoors brand, was created by Charles Quarto after career in uniform, hours on the range, and decades under open skies. The company builds custom trauma kits, go-bags, EDC carry systems, and mission-based gear assemblies — the loadouts aren't designed for catalog photography, they're designed to perform under pressure. Quarto serves law enforcement, military contractors, security teams, and preparedness-minded civilians who'd rather have the right kit than the trendy one.
- Founded by Charles Quarto
- Custom trauma kits, go-bags, and mission-based loadouts
- Built on law enforcement and field experience — not trends
- Serves LE, military contractors, overlanders, and preparedness-minded civilians
- Tailored gear assemblies for specific environments
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
Does EXPIDRA include everything needed for immediate deployment?
Yes. EXPIDRA contains full trauma care, water treatment, shelter, fire, navigation, lighting, and power systems. Users only need to add personal clothing and food.
Is the system compatible with tactical or professional field use?
Yes. While designed for civilian appearance, all critical components are professional-grade and field-tested.
Why a bivvy variant instead of a fixed option?
Different climates and user profiles require different insulation levels. All three are fully supported shelter solutions.
How long does shipping take?
Most in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, not counting weekends and federal holidays. Special-order, dealer-direct, custom, and LYNX Survival Systems orders can take longer. Lead times shown on product pages are estimates, not guarantees.
Typical carrier transit after that: Economy 5 to 7 business days, Expedited 2 to 3, Overnight 1. These are carrier estimates, not guarantees. Some items, such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and safety matches, may be limited to ground shipping.
Free Economy shipping on qualifying orders over $150 to the contiguous US, on eligible products. Oversized, heavy, freight, hazardous-material, dealer-direct, custom-built, and special-order items may be excluded. Oversized and freight items, such as rooftop tents, recovery equipment, and Pro Eagle products, may carry extra shipping charges. If extra charges apply, we'll let you know before the order ships.
Some items ship directly from the manufacturer or a supplier partner on their own schedule, so an order can arrive in more than one package with more than one tracking number. Full details: Shipping Policy.
What’s your return policy?
You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return on eligible items. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com with your order number, the item, and the reason, and wait for return authorization before you ship anything back. Returns sent without authorization may be refused.
Items must come back in like-new condition: unused, unmodified, unworn, unwashed, and free of odors, dirt, stains, pet hair, and damage, with all original packaging, manuals, accessories, and tags, plus proof of purchase.
For standard parcel items, you pay return shipping unless the return is due to our error, shipping damage, or a verified defect. If we provide a prepaid label, its cost may be deducted from your refund. For oversized, freight, dealer-direct, and special-order items, you pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. Some items may carry a restocking fee of up to 15%, and we'll tell you during authorization.
Some items are fulfilled by third-party suppliers and follow that supplier's return policy, so eligibility, refund timing, return shipping, and restocking fees may differ.
Approved refunds go to your original payment method. Allow up to 10 business days after approval, and your bank may take longer to post it. Full details: Return & Refund Policy.
What can’t I return?
These can't be returned or refunded, except where the law requires it:
- Engraved, personalized, customized, and built-to-order products, and special-order products obtained specifically for you
- LYNX Survival Systems survival kits, custom IFAKs, and custom medical kits
- Agency, government, organizational, and contract-built orders
- Gift cards, and sale or clearance items marked final sale
- Food, drink, and other perishable products, including emergency food
- Personal care, hygiene, and beauty products
- Hazardous materials, and flammable liquids or gases
- Opened or used medical products
- Opened water treatment or purification products with broken factory seals
- Anything marked non-returnable on its product page
For built-to-order, custom, and special-order items, exceptions may be made only for verified manufacturing defects, shipping damage, or fulfillment errors. For food and drink, replacements may be issued only for verified manufacturing defects or shipping damage reported within 5 days of delivery, with photos.
Not sure whether an item qualifies? Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com before you order.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories aren't eligible for free shipping, and extra freight charges may apply. If your order needs a shipping quote, we'll contact you before it ships. If you decline the quote, the order may be canceled and refunded. APO/FPO addresses are also excluded from free shipping.
International shipping is available on select products and destinations, and some products may be restricted from international shipping. You're responsible for import duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and meeting your country's import rules.
Full details: Shipping Policy.
My package arrived damaged. What now?
Inspect your order when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective, or wrong, email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery (5 days for food and drink) with your order number, a short description, and photos of the item and the packaging.
You don't pay return shipping on items that arrived damaged or wrong, or with a verified defect. Some items fulfilled by third-party suppliers follow that supplier's policy instead. Reporting after 7 days may limit our ability to pursue a claim with the carrier, and while we may help with a carrier claim, approval is up to the carrier.
Package lost or never arrived? Contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. For freight deliveries, inspect the shipment before you sign and note any visible damage on the carrier's delivery receipt.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Call (562) 294-6269, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, or email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com. We reply within one business day.
We'd rather talk you out of a kit that doesn't fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Current and former U.S. military, military spouses and dependents, and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can save up to 10% on most of our products through GovX ID.
Verify on our GovX discount page and you'll get a single-use code to enter at checkout. For later orders, log in with GovX ID for a new code (limit one code per day). The GovX code can't be combined with other discounts.