The Adventure Medical Ultralight/Watertight First Aid Kit is packed with the essential items you’ll need for any cuts, scrapes, blisters, bruises or bites your outdoor adventure can throw at you.
What is in the Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/WatertightFirst Aid Kit?
The Ultralight/Watertight .7 First Aid Kit packs a lot into a small, watertight, ultra light package. With items to treat bleeding, blisters, burns, sprains, pains, and more the Ultralight/Watertight .7 is recommended for 1-2 people for up to 4 day adventures.
Bandage Materials
5 – Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, 1″ x 3″3 – Bandage, Adhesive, Fabric, Knuckle3 – Bandage, Butterfly Closure1 – Bandage, Conforming Gauze, 2″2 – Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2″ x 2″, Pkg./22 – Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 3″ x 3″, Pkg./22 – Dressing, Non-Adherent, Sterile, 3″ x 4″
Bleeding
1 – Gloves, Nitrile (Pair), Hand Wipe
Blister / Burn
1 – Moleskin, Pre-Cut & Shaped (11 pieces)
Duct Tape
1 – Duct Tape, 2″ x 26″
Fracture / Sprain
1 – Bandage, Elastic with Velcro, 2″
Instrument
3 – Safety Pins1 – Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps
Medication
2 – After Bite Wipe2 – Antihistamine (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)2 – Aspirin (325 mg), Pkg./22 – Ibuprofen (200 mg), Pkg./22 – Acetaminophen (500 mg), Pkg./2
Wound Care
6 – Antiseptic Wipe3 – Alcohol Swab1 – Tape, 1″ x 10 Yards1 – Skin Tac™ Topical Adhesive, Wipe3 – Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Single Use
Packability
The Ultralight/Watertight .7 measures 6.5” x 8.5” x 2” or about the size of a Nalgene bottle, but given the shape, size, and adjustability of the items it definitely seems much smaller and easier to pack in even the smallest daypacks, hydration packs, or even a large jacket pocket. Weighing in at only 8 ounces I hardly ever even noticed I had added anything to my already chock-full mountain biking or backcountry skiing pack.
Convenience of the Ultralight/Watertight First Aid Kit
Easy to use and self contained, the Ultralight/Watertight .7 is easily transferable from pack to pack without any hassle at all. With the variety of items included it can be used for just about any outdoor activity including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, paddling, camping, backpacking and more. I primarily used it in my mountain biking pack and ski pack and always felt secure knowing that I had everything I needed in case of a mishap on the trail. Additionally, the double layer of water resistance in the outer silnylon and inner DryFlex kept the Ultralight/Watertight .7 First Aid Kit dry and usable even if I was caught in an afternoon thunderstorm or white-out blizzard. I didn’t have to worry about pulling it getting damp if I pulled it out of my bag and set it in the snow to access other things in my pack.
Usability of the Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight First Aid Kit
Luckily, even after months of toting it around, I didn’t have to use the Ultralight/Watertight .7 for any injuries, but I did take everything in and out of the kit several times and it was easy to unpack and re-pack. There is even a bit of extra room in the outer DryFlex bag to add items of your choosing. Each item is clearly labeled and could be quickly and easily opened even in an unsettling situation if needed.
Overview
Not surprisingly, since it’s their business, Adventure Medical Kits nailed it with the Ultralight/Watertight First Aid Kit. It is super lightweight, water-resistant, easy to use, and has all the bases covered when it comes to common outdoor adventure mishaps. If you don’t have one already, get one ASAP. It is also affordable so you probably couldn’t even build your own kit for the same price. For more info or to purchase, visit www.amazon.com/adventuremedicalkits.
