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Heavy-Duty Carry Case

Heavy-Duty Carry Case

$59$79at launch
A paper-like e-ink survival library that works with no internet and no signal. First aid and medical guides, water, food, shelter and repair skills, offline maps and a full offline encyclopedia, all searchable in one place.

Charged today ยท full refund if the ship date moves

No signal needed. The e-ink screen only uses power when the page changes, reads clearly in direct sun, and charges from any USB-C power bank or small solar panel.

Add to your kit ยท ships with your Index
Price locked at $59Ships March 2027
Heavy-duty carry case open with the Index inside

Heavy-Duty Carry Case

Regular price $59.00
Regular price $59.00 Sale price $79.00
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A rugged hard-shell case made for the Index. The foam insert holds the device snugly, with a pocket for the charging cable, so everything stays together in a go-bag, car or drawer until you need it.

Ships with your Index.

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Pre-order and shipping

Pre-orders ship in March 2027. If that date ever changes, we’ll email you right away and you can choose a full refund. You pay once, with no subscription.

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What’s insideTrail system map

A whole library on one small screen, with one search box for all of it

It turns on straight into the library, with no apps and no setup. Here is what each section covers.

The library menu, the first thing you see

  1. First aid & medical

    Treating cuts, burns, fevers and breaks when help is far away.

  2. Water

    Finding, filtering and making water safe to drink.

  3. Food

    Storing, preserving and growing food.

  4. Shelter & fire

    Staying warm, dry and safe.

  5. Power & repair

    Fixing, wiring and keeping things running.

  6. Offline maps

    Roads, trails and terrain, with no data connection.

  7. Encyclopedia

    An offline encyclopedia for everything else you want to know.

  8. Your own files

    Add your own PDFs, books and family documents.

How it worksFollow the blazes

It works the moment you switch it on

  1. Marker 1

    Turn it on

    It opens straight into the library.

  2. Marker 2

    Search anything

    One search box looks through every guide, map and article.

  3. Marker 3

    Charge it your way

    USB-C from the wall, a power bank or a small solar panel.

One search looks through every guide, map and article at once.

A man reading on a cabin porch in the forest with a mug of coffee
Cabin porch · reading by daylight
Battery

Built for the days without power

An e-ink screen only uses power when the page changes, so the Index sips its battery while a phone burns through it. When it does need a charge, any USB‑C power bank or small solar panel will do.

  • Wall chargerUSB-C
  • Power bankUSB-C
  • Small solar panelUSB-C

ComparedPick your route

How the Index compares with what is already in the drawer

Trail conditions
The Index
Phone
Paper books
USB drive / laptop
Works with no signal
The IndexYes
PhoneMostly no
Paper booksYes
USB drive / laptopYes
Lasts through a long outage
The IndexYes
PhoneNo
Paper booksYes
USB drive / laptopNoNeeds a computer and power
Search everything at once
The IndexYes
PhoneNeeds internet
Paper booksNo
USB drive / laptopSlow
Fits in a pocket or go-bag
The IndexYes
PhoneYes
Paper booksNoA shelf of books
USB drive / laptopNo
Offline maps
The IndexYes
PhoneOnly if downloaded
Paper booksPaper atlas
USB drive / laptopNo

Pre-order routeToday → March 2027

What happens after you pre-order

  1. Trailhead

    Today

    Reserve yours at the pre-order price.

  2. Midway

    Early 2027

    Final testing, and the library is loaded.

  3. Destination

    March 2027

    Your Index ships, ready to use out of the box.

If the ship date ever changes, we’ll email you right away and you can choose a full refund.

Ranger station

Plain answers to fair questions

Does it need internet or a signal?

No. Everything is stored on the device, so it works anywhere, with no Wi-Fi, data or cell signal.

How do I charge it?

With any USB-C charger, power bank or small solar panel.

Is there a subscription?

No. You pay once and the library is yours.

Can I add my own files?

Yes. You can add your own PDFs, books and documents.

Does it have GPS?

No. The offline maps show roads, trails and terrain, but it won’t show your live location. That also means it doesn’t track you.

When does it ship?

Pre-orders ship in March 2027. If that date ever changes, we’ll email you right away and you can choose a full refund.

End of the trail · start of yours

Be the one who still has answers when the lights go out

Ships March 2027 · one payment, no subscription

Independent product. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Army, FEMA, CDC, USDA, NOAA or USGS. Reference information only, not a substitute for professional medical care or emergency services.