Ready for the unexpected.
Practical emergency systems for travel, vehicles, home and work.
Designed by an airline pilot.
Hand-packed in the USA.
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Meet LIFE Bag Scout — our lightest, most streamlined emergency kit yet.
Scout delivers practical emergency capability without the weight and bulk of a traditional survival kit. Compact enough to carry every day, it brings together carefully selected tools for navigation, water filtration, light, signaling, shelter, basic medical needs, and unexpected problems in the field.
Inside, you’ll find a water filter, compass, headlamp, emergency thermal poncho, mini multi-tool, signal mirror, whistle, lighter, fishing supplies, medical essentials, and more—all organized in one highly portable pouch.
Scout was built for travel, hiking, road trips, day bags, vehicles, and everyday “just in case” preparedness. It’s also an easy, practical gift for someone who might never carry a full-size emergency kit.
Like every LIFE Bag Survival system, LIFE Bag Scout focuses on useful equipment and practical organization. Designed by an airline pilot and assembled in New York.
Light enough to go anywhere. Capable enough to matter.
LIFE Bag is our flagship compact emergency kit—built for people who want broader preparedness without the bulk of a traditional survival backpack.
At approximately 9 × 7 × 5 inches and 4.5 pounds, LIFE Bag provides practical support for water, shelter, weather protection, signaling, lighting, navigation, emergency food, and basic first aid. It is compact enough to keep in your luggage, vehicle, boat, backpack, office, or anywhere emergency gear should remain within reach.
Compared with the smaller LIFE Bag Scout, the original LIFE Bag offers more gear, broader category coverage, and additional support for longer or more demanding disruptions. It is designed for travel, road trips, flying, hiking, power outages, unexpected overnights, and everyday “just in case” situations.
Designed and field-tested by an airline pilot. Hand-packed and quality-checked in the USA.
Built Around Real Emergency Needs
LIFE Bag is our flagship compact emergency kit—built for people who want broader preparedness without the bulk of a traditional survival backpack.
At approximately 9 × 7 × 5 inches and 4.5 pounds, LIFE Bag provides practical support for water, shelter, weather protection, signaling, lighting, navigation, emergency food, and basic first aid. It is compact enough to keep in your luggage, vehicle, boat, backpack, office, or anywhere emergency gear should remain within reach.
Compared with the smaller LIFE Bag Scout, the original LIFE Bag offers more gear, broader category coverage, and additional support for longer or more demanding disruptions. It is designed for travel, road trips, flying, hiking, power outages, unexpected overnights, and everyday “just in case” situations.
Designed and field-tested by an airline pilot. Hand-packed and quality-checked in the USA.
Built Around Real Emergency Needs
Water Support — Filtration and purification tools to help make questionable water safer in an emergency.
Shelter & Weather Protection — Compact gear to help block wind, rain, sun, and cold when conditions change.
Signaling & Visibility — Tools designed to help you be seen and heard when you need to draw attention.
Lighting — Hands-free illumination for dark trails, power outages, roadside issues, or unexpected overnights.
Navigation — Simple direction-finding tools to help you stay oriented when phones, service, or batteries fail.
Basic First Aid — Essential supplies for minor cuts, scrapes, blisters, and common travel or outdoor mishaps.
Want more info? Watch the "Why LIFE Bag?" video here.
Hand-packed to order in the USA. Free Ground Shipping.Water Support — Filtration and purification tools to help make questionable water safer in an emergency.
Shelter & Weather Protection — Compact gear to help block wind, rain, sun, and cold when conditions change.
Signaling & Visibility — Tools designed to help you be seen and heard when you need to draw attention.
Lighting — Hands-free illumination for dark trails, power outages, roadside issues, or unexpected overnights.
Navigation — Simple direction-finding tools to help you stay oriented when phones, service, or batteries fail.
Basic First Aid — Essential supplies for minor cuts, scrapes, blisters, and common travel or outdoor mishaps
Want more info? Watch the "Why LIFE Bag?" video here.
Hand-packed to order in the USA. Free Ground Shipping.
The LIFE Bag Complete System combines our full-size LIFE Bag with the smaller, highly mobile LIFE Bag Scout, giving you two levels of emergency preparedness in one package.
The original LIFE Bag is designed to provide more substantial support from a centralized location—at home, in a vehicle, hotel room, campsite, workplace, or wherever you establish a temporary base. It carries the broader selection of emergency gear you want available when you have the ability to keep a larger kit nearby.
LIFE Bag Scout fills a different role. Smaller, lighter, and easier to maneuver with, Scout is designed to go with you when carrying the full LIFE Bag isn’t practical. Clip it to your gear, place it in a backpack, keep it close while traveling, or take it with you when you have to move away from your primary kit.
Together, the two systems provide approximately 100 individual emergency-preparedness components, including supplies supporting water, shelter, first aid, lighting, signaling, navigation, fire-starting, utility needs, and more.
One system stays ready. One system stays mobile.
The LIFE Bag Complete System gives you the broader capability of LIFE Bag and the portability of Scout—without having to choose between the two.
Includes:
1 Full-Size LIFE Bag Emergency Preparedness System
1 LIFE Bag Scout Compact Emergency Kit
Approximately 100 combined individual components*
Two complementary kits designed for stationary and mobile preparedness
*Component count includes individual first-aid and consumable supplies and may vary slightly by production configuration.
The right kit for your routine.
Everyday carry
LIFE Bag Scout
- Best for
- A compact personal backup you can keep close.
- Keep it in
- Day bag, luggage or vehicle.
- Size & weight
- 6 × 4.0 × 2.5 in · 1.3 lb.
- What it adds
- Water filtration, light, signaling, shelter and basic medical essentials in one portable kit.
All-around setup
LIFE Bag
- Best for
- Broader preparedness in one compact case.
- Keep it in
- Vehicle, home, luggage or office.
- Size & weight
- Approx. 9 × 7 × 5 in · 4.5 lb.
- What it adds
- More gear and broader coverage than Scout, including emergency food and additional water and shelter support.
Two-kit flexibility
LIFE Bag Complete System
- Best for
- A central kit plus a portable backup.
- Keep it in
- LIFE Bag at your base; Scout in your day bag.
- Portability
- Two separate kits, ready to use together or apart.
- What it adds
- The original LIFE Bag and Scout in one bundle. More ways to keep your gear within reach.
Free ground shipping on systems. Orders ship from New York; allow 2–4 business days for processing. Returns within 14 days of delivery for unused, unopened items in original condition. See full policies.
From LIFE Bag customers.
“It’s compact, practical, and easy to carry. Very happy with our purchase.”
Stephanie L · July 5, 2026
“It's compact but holds a ton of gear.”
Jason G · June 9, 2026
“It makes the perfect gift for anyone on the go.”
Richard W · July 7, 2026
Excerpts from reviews of the original LIFE Bag. Read the full customer reviews →
Make it your own.
Shop individual essentials for your bag, vehicle or home—from first aid and water purification to shelter, tools and smaller everyday extras.
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The LIFE Bag First Aid is a compact MOLLE first aid and emergency-support kit designed for vehicles, travel, work, home, backpacks, and larger emergency kits. The MOLLE-compatible pouch keeps practical everyday care and emergency-support supplies organized without the bulk of a large trauma kit.
Included:
• Valved KN95-style respirator
• Blister kit
• Assorted adhesive bandages
• 6 povidone-iodine wipes
• 6 triple-antibiotic ointment packets
• 6 BZK antiseptic towelettes
• 2 sting-relief packets
• Burn gel
• Thermal emergency blanket
• Small notepad
• Elastic bandage
• Medical tape
• 6 sterile 8-ply gauze pads in assorted sizes
• Triangular bandage
• Medical/gauze scissors
• Digit tourniquet
• Rubber band
• Tweezers
• Safety pins
• Compressed towels
• Carabiner
• Compact red flashlight
Built to be easy to store, carry, or attach to compatible gear, this kit provides a practical layer of preparedness wherever the day takes you.
For minor first aid and emergency support. This kit does not replace professional medical care. Seek qualified medical assistance when needed.
A compact, proven addition to emergency kits, travel bags, camping gear, and vehicle preparedness supplies. Potable Aqua® Germicidal Water Purification Tablets are designed for emergency treatment of questionable drinking water when clean water isn’t readily available.
Each lightweight bottle contains 50 tablets and takes up almost no room in your pack, making it an easy backup for hiking, camping, travel, storms, power outages, or emergency preparedness.
Features:
50 water purification tablets
Compact glass bottle with full directions on the peel-away label
Lightweight and easy to store
Ideal for emergency kits, go-bags, camping and travel
Genuine Potable Aqua® product
Use only according to the manufacturer’s directions
Want a complete preparedness setup?
Instead of building your emergency kit one item at a time, upgrade to LIFE Bag Scout — our compact survival system combining water support, first aid, lighting, signaling and other essential emergency gear in one travel-ready package.
Compact, lightweight emergency shelter designed for situations where staying warm, dry, and protected matters most. The Emergency Tube Tent uses heat-reflective Mylar material to help retain body heat while providing basic protection from wind, rain, and exposure.
The tube-style design sets up quickly using the included paracord and can accommodate up to two adults. Corner tie-down points help improve stability when anchored to trees, stakes, or other secure objects.
Features:
Lightweight, compact emergency shelter
Heat-reflective Mylar construction
Helps protect against wind, rain, and exposure
Includes approximately 9 ft. of 550 paracord
Fits up to two adults
Packs flat for vehicles, backpacks, emergency kits, or travel
Quick-reference survival information included on packaging
A practical addition to emergency preparedness kits, vehicles, hiking packs, camping backups, evacuation supplies, and travel bags.
Small additions. More options.
A compact baseplate navigation compass for maps, vehicles, day packs, and emergency kits. The transparent base, rotating bezel, ruler markings, magnifier, and lanyard support basic direction-finding and map work.
Keep it as a backup when phone or vehicle navigation is unavailable. Learn and practice compass navigation before relying on it in an emergency.
For general navigation only. Nearby metal, magnets, electronic devices, and vehicles can affect readings.
A compact emergency blanket for vehicles, travel bags, first aid kits, day packs, and home preparedness. The reflective sheet can help reduce heat loss and provide a basic weather barrier during an unexpected delay, exposure, roadside emergency, or evacuation.
Keep it where it can be reached quickly. Unfold carefully and wrap around the body while leaving the face uncovered.
Single-use emergency-support item. Keep away from open flames and sharp objects. Not a substitute for shelter, warm clothing, or professional medical care.
Compact general-purpose cordage for preparedness kits, vehicles, day packs, toolboxes, and campsites. Use it for tying, bundling, organizing supplies, securing lightweight gear, marking a route, or making basic temporary repairs. The 10-meter length stores easily and gives you useful cord on hand when ordinary plans change.
Cut only when needed, protect it from sharp edges, and inspect it before each use. Knots, wear, and abrasion can reduce performance.
This cordage is not load-rated.
LIFE Bag Halo, coming next.
A full-size backpack system built for broader, practical coverage—with modular organization and room for the situations that call for more.
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