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)
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
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 orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and 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. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.