Gear Review
Everyone needs one
By Ryan Hamilton
Ranked #44 - Trail Running Accessories
July 14, 2011
Everyone needs a First Aid Kit and this is a good one to have. I think the only thing I've ever used it for was a band-aid, so I can't speak to the actual use of anything else in the kit. It all appears to be quality. Great buy, especially if you can pick it up on steepandcheap.
View Details: Adventure Medical Fundamentals First Aid Kit
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Dimensions:
- 9 x 8 x 5.5 in
- Group Size:
- 8
- Trip Duration:
- 14 days
- Medical Information & Forms:
- easy care fracture and sprain, comprehensive guide to wilderness & travel medicine, patient assessment form
- Bleeding/Infection Control:
- providone iodine solution, 6 antiseptic wipes, 3 triple antibiotic ointment
- Wound Management/Care:
- 8 adhesive fabric bandages 1 x 3in (2.5 x 7.6cm), 5 adhesive knuckle bandages, 2 conforming gauzes, stockinette bandage, 13 assorted gauze dressings, 10 wound closure strips, GlacierGel blister dressing, aloe vera gel with Lidocaine, 2 benzoin topical adhesive tincure
- CPR / Choking:
- Laerdal CPR face shield
- Fracture / Sprain / Strain:
- tape 1in x 10 yards (2.54cm x 9.1m), SAM splint, elastic bandage with hook-and-loop 3in (7.6cm), triangular bandage
- Instruments:
- EMT shears, 20cc irrigation syringe, digital thermometer, 2 pill vials, 2 gloves, hand wipe, pencil, 3 safety pins, forceps, 4 cotton-tipped applicator
- Medication:
- 8 Acetaminophen, 4 antihistamine, 2 Aspirin, 8 Ibuprofen
- Gear Repair / Survival Items:
- duct tape
- Other Items:
- 11 precut moleskin
- Weight:
- 2 lb 5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- first-aid treatment of bleeding, abrasions, blisters, burns, and other medical emergencies
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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