This is a great general purpose kit for a variety of situations: to keep in a vehicle, to take on a family outing, for a longer or larger hiking/camping trip, or just to have around the house in case of emergency. It is fairly full, but I did find room to add a few items such as Quikclot Sport Brand Advanced Clotting Sponge ,Stop Bleeding Fast, 50 Gram Package, Adventure Medical Kits GlacierGel Blister and Burn Dressing, 6-Count Package (Pack of 2), and some better bandages (I would recommend 3M, Coverlet, Curad, or similar) as the ones included in the kit did not seal on the edges (nothing worse than having something work itself under the bandage, or the bandage simply fall off because it doesn't have the adhesive on all sides). There is also room for a few other small items if needed (such as matches, extra nitrile gloves, minimal sewing kit, small magnifier, etc) or perhaps, with rearranging, an New Israeli Battle Dressing, 6-inch Compression Bandage but that would be pushing the capacity of the bag. Other than the cheap bandages I am happy with the size and versatility of this kit.
Ultimately I chose this kit due to its more comprehensive selection mixed with the nice organization it offers (separate pouches for "Wound Care/Burn/Blister", "First Aid Manual, Medication/Instruments", "Fracture, Sprain", and "Bleeding, CPR"). This is not meant to be a overly compact kit though and is far too large for the average hiker, but Adventure Medical Kits does offer kits in a variety of sizes depending on your needs from the very basic Adventure Medical Kits Travel Medic Kit (Pack of 2) for throwing in pocket or purse (also perhaps a more economical way of getting refills of various medication once it expires), the scalable Adventure Medical Kits UltraLight and Watertight (fits in a larger pocket and is great for short excursions where weight is a main consideration), and the surprisingly compact Adventure Medical Kits Day Tripper First Aid Kit which I also own and fits very nicely in a backpack for those trips where you may need to be a little more prepared and yet want to keep the size down. Do keep in mind that the medications included in this (or other) medical kit will need to be periodically replaced as it expires (normally about each year or so).
Recommended for 1 6 people for up to 7 days, according to the manufacturer this kit is 10" x 9.5" x 4" with a weight of 1lb 15 oz. Included in the kit is:
Wound Care/Burn/Blister:
1 x Instructions, Easy Care Wound
11x Moleskin, Pre-cut and shaped
1 x Dressing, Glacier Gel, Rectangle 2.5" x 1"
2 x Tincture of Benzoin Topical Adhesive, Swab
1 x Syringe, Irrigation, 20cc, 18 Gauge Tip
6 x After Cuts & Scrapes Antiseptic Wipe
3 x Triple Antibiotic Ointment, single use
5 x Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle
5 x Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1" x 3"
1 x Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 4", Pkg/10
2 x Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 4" x 4", Pkg/2
2 x Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2" x 2", Pkg/2
2 x Bandages, Conforming Gauze, Non-Sterile, 3"
2 x Dressing, Non-Adherent, Sterile, 3" x 4"
1 x Povidone Iodine, 3/4 oz
Severe Bleeding:
1 x Instructions, Easy Care Bleeding
1 x Trauma Pad, 5" x 9"
1 x Gloves, Nitrile (Pair), One Hand Wipe
Sprain/Strain:
1 x Instructions, Easy Care Fractures/Sprains
1 x Ibuprefen (200mg), Pkg/2
1 x Tape, 1" x 10 Yards
1 x Bandage, Triangular
1 x Bandage, Elastic with Velcro Closure, 3"
Medications:
1 x Instructions, Easy Care Medications
1 x Aspirin (325 mg), Pkg/2
2 x Antihistamine (Diphenhdramine 25mg)
1 x Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg/2
2 x Acetaminophen (500 mg), Pkg/2
Instruments/Instructions:
1 x Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine
1 x Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps
1 x EMT Shears, 4"
1 x CPR Face Shield, Leardal
1 x Duct Tape, 2" x 5 Yards
3 x Thermometer, Disposable (86F to 104.8F)
3 x Safety Pins
1 x Cotton Tip Applicator, Pkg/2
1 x Patient Assessment Form
1 x Pencil
It's a great first aid kit and a great value for $40! Adventure Medical Kits tend to be more expensive than other mfg's but a deal on Amazon. I use this kit on 3-8 person backpacking trips. For the larger trips I add some extra supplies and this kit's bag has a little extra space to accommodate it.
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I'm a Scuba Instructor, Emergency First Response Instructor (CPR/First Aid), and my wife is a Internal Medicine doctor and ACLS instructor. I was looking for a decent first aid kit to keep in my truck for shore diving with friends. We keep a more extensive first aid kit with oxygen on our shop truck and boat, but I wanted something for my fun dives.
This kit met most of my requirements for a little more than the basics, but wasn't going to break the bank or take up too much space. I specifically wanted a kit with an irrigation syringe, EMT shears and a CPR face shield. This kit was the smallest that met those requirements, and I was impressed with the other materials included.
The pros:
*good mix of bandages from simple band-aids, to butterflies and 4X4s.
*decent mix of medications. Probably worth adding some additional units of the most common (aspirin/tylenol, decongestant, benadryl)
*wraps, bandages, duct tape for immobilization/splints
*well laid out package with clear labels for types of materials included in each sub-pouch
*extra room in the kit for adding your own supplements
The cons:
***The included book is several years out of date and doesn't reflect the most recent changes to CPR guidelines. The three pages on dive injuries and pretty poor and even have some inaccuracies. Even some of the first aid guidelines have changed, and includes no mention of AEDs. While AEDs are not likely to be found in the wilderness, they are becoming widespread in general society.
** The EMT shears are small and weak, not necessarily up to the task of cutting through 3 or 5mm wetsuits. Not sure if they would cut through tough denim either.
General recommendations for additions (not specific to diving)
-better EMT shears.
-anti-diahreal tablets
-extra aspirin/tylenol
-extra decongestant
-extra nitrile gloves
-small pack of wetwipes
-small bottle of hand sanitizer (unscented, highest percentage alcohol possible)
If you want to use this for diving/beach:
-small bottle of vinegar/acetic acid (for jellyfish sting)
-seasickness pills
Overall, I still recommend this kit. The book was a disappointment, but as an EFR instructor, I wasn't relying on it to teach me much. Most of the equipment (except shears) are pretty good quality. It is small enough to tuck into one of the storage compartments in my truck.
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Basic and useful. Pricey for what you get! Buy the products yourself and make your own kit, its cheaper! ..
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I bought one of these for each of my cars "in case of emergency." It's a high-quality kit with everything you need short of a severe trauma situation. The first-aid field guide that comes with it makes it quick and easy to look up various traumas and how to treat them. This kit is a little heavy to take in a backpack or daypack, but great for basecamp or the car. Also, the Adventure Medical Pocket Survival Pack fits nicely inside to round off the kit.
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I have used Zeasorb for several years and prefer it over Gold Bond. This is a very good price compared to buying in stores.
