LIFE Bag Pilot – The Compact Survival Kit

An all-in-one survival kit. Compact enough to store almost anywhere.

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The upgraded LIFE Bag Pilot is our flagship compact emergency kit, now featuring a Kershaw® Barricade folding rescue knife and an Aquamira® Survival Straw. It brings water filtration, shelter, signaling, lighting, navigation, emergency food, and basic first aid together in one easy-to-stow case.

New Upgraded Components

• Kershaw® Barricade — Each LIFE Bag Pilot includes one genuine Kershaw® Barricade rescue knife (Model 8650), supplied new in its original manufacturer packaging.

• Aquamira® Survival Straw — Compact personal water filtration for freshwater sources, with a manufacturer-rated capacity of up to 300 gallons.

“I am genuinely impressed with the contents and the quality of the contents of this kit, and I think it was very well thought out.”

— ProCaliber HQ, Outdoor Gear & Survival Reviewer

At approximately 9 × 7 × 5 inches and 4.5 pounds, LIFE Bag Pilot is compact enough to keep in a general aviation aircraft, vehicle, boat, backpack, home, or office. Keep essential emergency gear organized and within reach without the bulk of a full-size survival backpack.

Compared with the smaller LIFE Bag Scout, LIFE Bag Pilot adds emergency food, additional water and shelter support, and a dedicated rescue cutting tool. It is built for general aviation, road trips, outdoor adventures, power outages, and unexpected overnights.

Designed by an airline pilot. Hand-packed and quality-checked in the USA.

Built Around Real Emergency Needs

• Water Support — Aquamira® Survival Straw filtration plus Potable Aqua® purification tablets for emergency water support. Use each according to its instructions.

• 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.

What’s Inside LIFE Bag Pilot

Water & Hydration

• Aquamira® Survival Straw personal water filter

• Potable Aqua® water purification tablets

• 3 oral rehydration salt packets

Lighting, Navigation & Signaling

• Headlamp

• Compass

• Signal mirror

• Metal double whistle

Shelter & Protection

• Emergency tube tent

• Emergency thermal poncho

• Thermal blanket

• 33-gallon high-visibility orange utility bag

Tools & Utility

• Kershaw® Barricade folding rescue knife with cord/seatbelt cutter and carbide glassbreaker (Not TSA approved for carry-on)

• Utility cord

• 2 aluminum carabiners

• Bottle buckle

• Sewing kit

• UCO Fire Starter

• Pencils

• All-weather notebook

Fishing

• Compact fishing kit

• 2 pre-tied fishing lines

• Plastic lure

Food

• 2,400-calorie emergency food ration

First Aid

• Bandages and gauze

• Antiseptic wipes

• Antibiotic ointment

• CPR mask

• Gloves

• Antidiarrheal medication

• Gauze scissors

• KN95 mask

Commercial air travel: LIFE Bag Pilot includes a knife and is not suitable for carry-on baggage as packed. Check current TSA guidance and airline rules for every kit item before flying.

Kershaw®, Aquamira® and Potable Aqua® are trademarks of their respective owners.