Uncharted SEVENTY2.0 Pro review: an evacuation pack for two that covers shelter, water and comms

This is a research-based review, based on manufacturer specs and published data. We do not test products. The contents list and specs come from Uncharted Supply Co.'s product page for THE SEVENTY2.0 Pro Survival System, checked November 1, 2026. Uncharted notes that contents may differ slightly from photos as it changes vendors. Water and safety guidance comes from the CDC and Ready.gov.

Uncharted's SEVENTY2 line is built around a different idea from the ration-bar kits sold by most brands: a premium backpack packed for getting out of a disaster zone on foot or by car. The 2.0 Pro is the two-person version. It carries a tent, a water filtration system, a crank radio that charges a phone, a shovel, cold-weather gloves and beanies, and masks and goggles for smoke and dust.

Uncharted says the kit is built for wildfires, floods, blackouts, earthquakes and unexpected evacuations. In a long power outage the evacuation part is what it does best. It is the premium option in our best emergency kit for a power outage roundup.

Who should buy it

• Households in wildfire, flood or hurricane zones, where a long outage may come with an order to leave.
• Two adults who want one pack that covers shelter, water filtration, light, radio and first aid without assembling it themselves.
• Anyone who values organization: Uncharted says the 60+ tools sit in labeled, color-coded pockets.

Who should skip it

• Households planning to shelter in place through a long outage. Stored water, food and a lantern do more for the money.
• Anyone who wants the most food and water per bag. The page lists food (x2) and a water bottle, not days of rations.
• Single people. Uncharted's one-person SEVENTY2 is the smaller version.

Strengths

• Shelter in the bag. A survival tent, two blankets, two heat packs, beanies and insulated waterproof gloves, which most pre-built kits lack.
• Water filtration. A filtration system and a bottle let you treat found water, plus a bladder pouch in the pack.
• Comms and charging. A crank radio with flashlight and charger.
• Smoke and dust protection. Two RZ M2 air masks and two pairs of goggles, useful in wildfire evacuations.
• Well-built pack. Waterproof 36 L Barron Backpack with a wearable insert; Uncharted says the insert's plastic sheets double as splints.

Drawbacks

• Little stored water. CDC advises at least 1 gallon per person per day; two people for three days need 6 gallons, and the kit relies on filtering what you find.
• Food quantity unclear. The page lists food (x2) without calories.
• Premium cost. It sits at the top of the pre-built kit range; check price on Amazon.
• Filter specs not listed. The page does not give a removal rating for the filtration system.
• Older versions on resale sites. Listings may show the earlier SEVENTY2 Pro, so match the contents list before buying.

How it compares

Three ready-made kits for two or more people. Figures are from each maker's product page.

Using it in a long outage

Where it fits in an outage plan

Most long outages are spent at home. There, the priorities are stored water, food, safe heat and light, covered in our blackout checklist. The SEVENTY2.0 Pro earns its place when an outage turns into an evacuation: a wildfire shutoff with a fire nearby, a hurricane with flooding, or a winter storm that forces you to a warming center or a relative's home. Keep it packed by the door, with the home supplies stored separately.

Water: carry some, filter the rest

CDC's rule is at least 1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days, and a 2-week supply if possible. A pack cannot carry 6 gallons comfortably, so the kit leans on filtration. The CDC says most portable water filters remove parasites but not viruses, and advises filtering water before disinfecting it. Add a small bottle of Aquamira drops or Micropur tablets, and fill the bladder pouch before you leave.

What to add

• Sealed drinking water for the first day and water treatment drops or tablets.
• Three days of food per person. Ration bars such as the Datrex 3600 need no water or cooking.
• A charged power bank; crank charging is slow.
• Prescription medicines, glasses, copies of documents and cash, which Ready.gov lists as additional items.
• A NOAA weather radio if the crank unit lacks the weather band; the page does not say.