Life Gear 116PC First Aid Soft Pack PDQ - Compact Survival Kit

Our review of the Life Gear 116PC First Aid Soft Pack PDQ finds it best suited for outdoorsmen, hikers, and anyone who wants a compact, MOLLE-compatible emergency kit. The bottom line: this pack delivers a focused combination of certified first aid supplies and basic survival tools in a grab-and-go soft pack that mounts to backpacks or tactical gear. At about 1.5 lbs it balances portability with a surprisingly broad selection of items, making it a practical choice for day trips, roadside emergencies, or supplementing larger medical kits.

Key Features

• Compact grab-and-go design: The soft pack is small and light enough to carry or clip to other gear, so it stays accessible in an emergency.
• MOLLE attachment and built-in straps: Straps let the pack mount to tactical vests or backpacks for hands-free transport and fast access.
• Certified first aid supplies: The kit includes a variety of bandages and an abdominal pad to handle common wounds and bleeding control.
• Basic survival tools: Inclusion of a poncho, survival thermal blanket, paracord and flint and fire striker provides simple but useful options for shelter and fire-starting.
• Water treatment and illumination: Ten water purification tablets and a flashlight with two AA batteries help address hydration and visibility needs in the field.

Who It's For

This Life Gear pack is ideal for day hikers, commuters, and recreational outdoors users who want a lightweight, multi-purpose kit that clips to a pack or belt. It suits people who need essential medical items plus a handful of survival tools without carrying a full medical case.

Those planning extended backcountry trips, group rescue teams, or anyone needing advanced trauma care should look elsewhere or use this pack as a supplementary kit; it does not replace a professional-grade trauma or multi-person medical system.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good balance of first aid supplies and survival items in a compact, easily attached soft pack.
• Includes practical extras like a thermal blanket, poncho, paracord and water purification tablets for basic survival needs.
• Lightweight at about 1.5 lbs, so it adds minimal weight to daypacks or MOLLE setups.
• Flashlight with batteries and a flint and striker increase utility beyond simple wound care.

Cons

• Not intended as a full professional trauma kit; users needing extended care will require more supplies.

Specifications

Brand	Life Gear
Piece count	116 pieces
Weight	1.5 lbs
Attachment	MOLLE with built-in straps
Included survival items	Poncho, thermal blanket, paracord, flint and fire striker
Included water and light	10 water purification tablets, flashlight with 2 AA batteries
First aid highlights	Abdominal pad, various adhesive bandages, scissors, razor blade, safety pins

Our Verdict

The Life Gear 116PC First Aid Soft Pack PDQ is a sensible, affordable addition for day users who want both first aid and basic survival items in a compact package. It is good value for those seeking a lightweight, MOLLE-ready kit to keep on a pack or in a vehicle, though it should be treated as a supplemental emergency kit rather than a replacement for professional trauma gear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this pack attach to backpacks?
Yes, the pack has built-in straps for MOLLE attachment so it can mount to backpacks, vests or belts.

Are batteries included for the flashlight?
Yes, the flashlight ships with two AA batteries already installed.

Is this kit suitable for long wilderness trips?
It provides basic first aid and survival items but is best used as a supplement on extended trips where more comprehensive medical supplies are recommended.