Gear Review
Compact, Lightweight, Affordable First Aid Kit
By Erendira
Ranked #629 - Trail Running Accessories
August 30, 2007
This is an extremely useful and well designed first aid kit. It's packed in two separate water proof ziplock type durable bags. I had never carried much of a first aid kit in the past, but this one has been useful on a number of occasions already. Definitely worth the cost, space, and weight.
View Details: Adventure Medical Ultralight & Watertight .9 First Aid Kit
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Tech Specs:
- Dimensions:
- 8 x 5 x 3.5 in
- Group Size:
- 4
- Trip Duration:
- 4 days
- Bleeding/Infection Control:
- 4 atiseptic wipes, 3 triple antibiotic ointment, 3 alcohol swabs, benzoin topical adhesive tincture
- Wound Management/Care:
- 5 adhesive fabric bandages 1 x 3in (2.5 x 7.6cm), 3 adhesive knuckle bandages, 3 butterfly closure bandages, 1 conforming gauze bandage, 12 gauze dressings, trauma pad
- Fracture / Sprain / Strain:
- tape, 1in x 10 yards (2.54cm x 9.1m), elastic bandage with hook-and-loop closure
- Instruments:
- forceps, 3 safety pins, gloves, hand wipe
- Medication:
- 2 after-bite wipes, 3 antihistamine, 6 ibuprofen, 2 aspirin, 4 diamode
- Gear Repair / Survival Items:
- duct tape
- Other Items:
- 22 precut moleskins
- Weight:
- 10.4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- first-aid treatment for backpacking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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