Latest News

We’ve been running Civil Safety as Canada's prepardness shop for a long time. Gear, the odd magazine, the things you actually use. What’s been missing is a place to talk about the rest of it. So we’re building one. It’s called Able Citizen. It’s for people like us. A Canadian household, a family, a life that’s already full. How you stay able. What you do in the first hour when the power goes, someone gets hurt, or the road closes. Keeping fit and ready to resp …

As Canadians, we’re no strangers to unpredictable weather, remote adventures, and the occasional emergency. From sudden snowstorms in the Rockies to power outages in the Maritimes, being prepared isn’t just a good idea—it’s a necessity. At Civil Safety, we believe that the right gear can make all the difference when it matters most. That’s why we’re here to help you build a reliable emergency kit with top-quality safety and survival products, all shipped from …

What Is A Bug Out Bag?A bug out bag is a long-term survival kit with one core purpose—to get you away from danger as fast and as safely as possible. Other names for it include: get out of dodge bag (GOOD Bag), I’m never coming home bag (INCH Bag), 72-hour kit, go bag, bail-out bag, SHTF bag, personal emergency relocation kit (PERK BAG), and many more.1. Keep it “Gray”The gray man theory is simple—you need to blend into your environment as much as possible. Bugging out of a major city with a …