OPERIS Go-Bag Survival Kit (Gen 2)
MUST SHIP VIA GROUND: NO EXCEPTIONS
When you’re stranded miles from help — stuck on a washed-out trail, broken down on high desert rock, or caught in a mountain storm — your kit decides if you make it out. The OPERIS Go-Bag is built for that moment. Every bag is hand-assembled with professional-grade gear: no gimmicks, no “tactical toys,” just proven tools trusted by medics, overlanders, and seasoned outdoorsmen.
Hand-built, modular, and professional-grade — the OPERIS Go-Bag is the survival foundation you can count on when failure isn’t an option.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Why Operis, not a generic kit.
Fire, Water, Shelter, Med
All survival priorities covered, with backups in each category.
Professional Gear
Only premium, trusted brands like ESEE, Suunto, Exotac, and NAR.
Compact but Capable
Small enough for vehicle storage, serious enough for 72-hour survival.
Tiered Options
Adventurer for a foundation kit, Survivalist for pro-grade upgrades.
Modular Carry
Maxpedition Proteus Versipack with MOLLE expansion integrates with larger rigs.
Adventurer · Fire & Heat
- Exotac PolyStriker XL
- UCO Titan Stormproof Matches
- Tinder-Quik10
- HotHands2
Adventurer · Water
- Sawyer Mini filter
- Whirl-Pak 1L bags3
- Cana Provisions Personal Water Decon Kit
Adventurer · Shelter
- SOL Emergency Bivvy (w/ whistle + fire-cord drawstring)
Adventurer · Medical
- SnakeStaff ETQ Gen2 tourniquet
- NAR Pocket IFAK (Hyfin compact chest seals, wound packing gauze, 1 pair medical gloves)
Adventurer · Navigation & Signal
- Suunto A-10 compass
- Signal mirror
- Windstorm whistle
- Rite in the Rain pen
- ESEE Nav Cards
Adventurer · Tools & Utility
- Gerber StrongArm (S30V)
- Silky F180 saw
- Atwood BattleCord 50′
- Atwood Micro Cord 125′
- Exotac RipSPOOL
- Singing Rock Colt carabiner
Adventurer · Lighting & Power
- Nitecore NU25 headlamp
- NESTOUT 10,000 mAh power bank
- Cyalume chem lights2
- Maratac glow tag
Adventurer · Other Essentials
- Contractor bag
- ESEE Survival Cards
Survivalist Adds · Fire & Heat
- Exotac FireROD v2
- Exotac MATCHCAP XL (15 matches)
- Exotac Mini fireSLEEVE w/ BIC lighter
- Pocket bellow
Survivalist Adds · Knife & Tools
- ESEE 4 fixed blade
- Grim Workshop Survival Tip Card Kit (20 cards, replaces ESEE cards)
Survivalist Adds · Navigation
- Suunto MC-2 mirror compass (global needle + clinometer)
Survivalist Adds · Lighting
- Nitecore NU43 headlamp (upgraded runtime/output)
Survivalist Adds · Medical & Storage
- Maxpedition Janus pouch w/ PVC First Aid patch (dedicated trauma module)
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Primary Bag | Maxpedition Proteus Versipack (Black or Coyote Tan) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13″ L × 4″ W × 8″ H |
| Weight | 5–8 lbs depending on tier |
| Tier Options | Adventurer, Survivalist |
| Assembly | Hand-built in the USA |
| Lead Time | 14 business days (built-to-order) |
| Shipping | Ground only (dangerous goods: lithium batteries, matches) |
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
The Operis Go Bag is an amazing collection of top notch gear. I am very impressed with the not only the selection of products but the customer service from Stay Ready. This is not cheap junk but hand selected gear that will meet your needs. I should know, I spent 10 years training and running a Search and Rescue team.
Much appreciated sir! Stay Ready, stay prepared!
-Charles, owner
This kit is as about as complete as you can get for a compact kit. The quality of the gear is top notch. It has well know reputable brands that have been in the industry for many years. With that being said, I have customized my kit to fit my needs ans wants a little more. I added a mini sharpie and a small zip lock full of band-aids and travel meds to add to the medical side of the kit. I added the ESEE mini kit and pouch to the knife. I also took out a couple of the Sawyer bags for whirlpak stand up bags, water purification tablets and a Grayl Ultrapress. I've attached a few pictures of the things I've added.
Thank you Kevin! I love seeing how our customers build off our kits and customize them to their needs. I'm currently working on some new kits and your modifications are definitely in-line with some options I'll be adding to the custom kit builder. Stay Ready!
Got my Founders Tier kit in and couldn’t be happier with it. The quality of the gear is excellent, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the details. It’s not a budget kit—and it shows. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something that’s ready to go out of the box. I did add some boo boo items and meds to the fak and a Leatherman and a millennium food bar to the main bag but other than that it’s spot on.
Paul, thank you for your support of our small shop, and it means so much to hear you are happy with your go-bag! I'm always excited to hear how our customers modify and enhance their kits when they get them....that's the point! Use it, build on it, tailor it to your own. Love it. Stay Ready!
The Lynx survival kit has everything you need for an emergency or unexpected situations in the outdoors. It contains a wide range of critical items and gear while still being well organized and compact. I have put many of the tools to the test already and am impressed by the quality. You never know what circumstances you’ll end up in during a backpacking or camping trip or even just while out driving. This kit is a great investment!
It has really good quality items in this kit for the price
This go bag contains nothing but top notch items, do not hesitate to buy. I bought the survivalist and couldn’t be more happy. Keep this in my vehicle for emergency purposes. This company knows what it is doing, and they do it well. The owner is a great guy too, if you have questions, he is very quick to respond, which I appreciated very much. Just great people, great gear, I cannot say enough good things about this awesome company. I truly appreciate them and what they have going on. I will
Definitely be buying more gear from them as I appreciate what they are doing. You cannot go wrong buying this system they have set up.
Awesome comprehensive kit that covers all the survival core essentials without taking up a whole lot of space. They even threw in a free item that I didn’t expect to get; which was very nice to see from any business, would recommend them to anyone!
Love this kit. Purchased last minute in a pinch, & will most likely purchase another one. This kit was very well thought out. Honestly, the best I’ve come across in a pre-made kit. 100% name brand, best in class, quality gear. Everything you might need to save your life or sustain it, no fillers, no frills. Unless you’re procuring everything yourself, that’s a rare find, and penny for penny the value is there. As an added bonus, the owner himself very quickly responded to an email I’d sent & provided 5 star customer service experience. I sincerely recommend Stay Ready Outdoors for wherever outdoor adventure takes you.
It was a pleasure working with you on your kit, Corrin! Thank you for recognizing the hard work and thought that goes into the development of these kits. Safe travels and keep in touch! Stay Ready!
-Charles, owner
I purchased the LYNX Go-Bag: Survivalist Tier to examine and compare with my own, personally built bags. I found the quality of the gear to be superior to many of the pre-packed backs available on the market today. It was obvious to me that this company has taken the time to research their components to ensure they aren't including cheap knock=-off items that will fail to function properly or break quickly. After 26+ years in the military and a life-long learner, focusing on preparedness (many, many courses with FEMA, CERT trainer experience, and a doctorate degree specializing in preparedness at the local level), I can say unequivocally Stay Ready Outdoors has put together a top-tier go bag product.
With your experience and background, I am truly humbled by your support. I very much enjoyed our phone conversation the other day, I left it feeling educated and driven harder to keep putting out quality kits and staying the course. Thank you sir, and Stay Ready!
I ordered the LYNX GO-BAG SURVIVAL KIT in the Survivalist / Black edition. The bag arrived as expected and had all the items mentioned. Its well put together and really makes it an easy choice if you are not sure what to include in a go bag. Great job! Looking towards what you guys make next.
Thank you sir! It was great working with you on building your kit. If you do any modifications to it throw up some photos, I love seeing how our customers personalize their kits and put them to work. If you ever need anything please hit me up, I'll make sure you are taken care of. Stay Ready!
-Charles
I knew it was going to be good but I didn’t realize how good. All components are top notch and of the best quality. Will be my all purpose survival kit for aviation, 4 wheeling and boating. Hopefully will never have to use it but I know if I do I will be more comfortable and prepared to make it through.
Thank you Kelly! If you ever need additional customization or equipment, please let me know and I will get you taken care of. Safe travels, and I'd love to see some photos of your kit in action!
Do you happen to sell these kits without the knife? I'm interested in the Founder's Edition but without the knife. If so, what would the cost be? Thanks, Rick.
Hey Rick! Absolutely, in fact, check out our kit builder which will let you tailor build your kit to YOUR specs, start to finish. It's easy to use, bundles everything up nicely and let's you have control over which components do, or don't, make it into your personal kit. You can find it here: https://stayreadyoutdoors.com/apps/box-builder/build-your-kit
Where are the products that are include in each bag made
Hello Jim! The components in the kit are sourced from a multitude of suppliers and thus come from different countries of origin. Several are made here in the US, others in Vietnam, Japan, Switzerland, China, etc.
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How is this Go-Bag different from cheap survival kits?
OPERIS is built only with premium, brand-name gear. No filler, no knockoffs — just proven equipment trusted by professionals.
Can I customize my Go-Bag?
Yes. Kits are modular. We can swap gear or build custom agency loadouts. RFQs accepted.
How long until my order ships?
Every bag is hand-built. Allow 14 business days before shipping. Ground shipping only.
Is this a complete survival solution?
No kit is one-size-fits-all. OPERIS gives you the professional-grade backbone (med, water, fire, shelter, nav, tools). Add your personal essentials (medications, eyewear, seasonal clothing, pet/infant items, documents).
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.