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Sawyer Extractor Pump Kit
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Sawyer Extractor Pump Kit

Item # 407144

$14.95

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Use the Sawyer Extractor™ vacuum pump kit to help remove venoms and poisons from snake bites and bee and wasp stings.

  • Small, reusable vacuum pump helps draw venom from below your skin in 1 quick motion; pump is easy to use with 1 hand
  • Comes with 4 different sized plastic cups for suction to cover various sized stings or bites
  • Sawyer Extractor kit includes pump, alcohol prep pads, adhesive bandages, sting care wipes, razor (for hair removal), and instruction manual

Made in USA.

Item 407144

Sawyer Extractor Pump Kit Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useSting relief/venom removal
Weight4 ounces
Dimensions4.63 inches

Sawyer Extractor Pump Kit Customer Reviews

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Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit
 
4.0

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Packs small / compresses (6)
  • Simple to use (6)
  • Effective (5)
  • Good instructions / manual (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (7)
    • Kayak / canoe / rafting (7)
    • Camping (6)
    • Day trip (6)
    • Road trips (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Survivalist / minimalist (4)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Feb

    25

    2009

    (15 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Just when I needed it most, it cracked.

    By BoonDog

    from Topanga Canyon, CA

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Clear Instructions
    • Easy To Pack

    Cons

    • Flimsy

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • River Trips
    • Winter Conditions

    Comments about Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit:

    I have the Sawyer Extractor, I have kept it in my hiking pack with my first aid kit for months and fortunately never had it use it.. However luck ran out the other night and when I tried to use it the pump housing cracked as I inserted the cup attachment, it would not hold suction at all. I was intending to use it to remove tick goo from my girlfriend after she was bitten. This area is well known for having ticks with Lyme disease.

    The sorriest part came 50 yards later when we encountered a rattle snake and I was almost struck. I couldn't tell you without screaming profanities how angry I was that it was broken at that point... in the middle of nowhere, at night without cell coverage in an area to rugged to drive a Jeep in or even land a helicopter.

    They need to make this from stronger material, you can not count on cheap plastic to help you in an emergency.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (15 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    17

    2007

    (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    It works!

    By 3Eagle

    from Three Lakes, WI

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy To Pack
    • Effective
    • Simple To Use

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • River Trips
    • Road Trips

    Comments about Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit:

    I was stung by a bee while in the back country on an [...] Adventure trip. Within seconds my guide was applying the Extractor to the bite and it effectively removed most of the venom. It was quick, easy, painless and did not require any invasive or unsanitary measures. I was back to enjoying my hike in minutes. I highly recommend this type of device for any bee stings whether in the woods or at home. It is an excellent first aid tool!

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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    Aug

    9

    2008

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Everyone should have one

    By Phate

    from Myrtle Beach, SC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Easy To Pack
    • Effective
    • Simple To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips
      • Road Trips

      Comments about Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit:

      Great product. I actually used it on a snake bite on my dog, and could see the venom coming out of the bite. Works well for fire ant bites, and will bring some splinters up where you can grab them. Mine stays my pack and goes everywhere with me.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      24

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      A

      By Big Dave

      from Fullerton, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Clear Instructions
      • Easy To Pack
      • Effective
      • Simple To Use

      Cons

      • Limited alcohol wipes

      Best Uses

      • Any Outdoor Travel
      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips
      • River Trips

      Comments about Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit:

      We bought this kit after a "very near miss" (with in 2") with a rattlesnake bite. Since that encounter, we've used this kit on two separate occasions to treat a yellow jacket/wasp sting. The swelling and pain were minimal when using the kit immediately after being stung vs times we've had untreated stings. For those allergic, this is a MUST!

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      3

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Just in case kit

      By medusan

      from Columbia, MD

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Clear Instructions
      • Easy To Pack
      • Simple To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips

        Comments about Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit:

        Simple to use - even the kids can understand the instructions - does not weigh much - a useful addition to the first aid kit !

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        7

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Glad I had it

        By c-m-d

        from Anaheim, CA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Effective
        • Simple To Use

        Cons

        • Don't wash the pump

        Best Uses

        • At Home
        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Road Trips

        Comments about Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit:

        I've had this for years but only just had cause to use it. The day after gardening in long grass my ankle grabbed my attention with a ferocious burning itching pain. There was a hard lump, unlike any sting or bite I'd had before, and I was afraid I might have been bitten by a spider. I used the extractor and there were two beads of fluid, exiting through the bite puncture I presume, and then a small explosion. The itching pain disappeared immediately and the wound is healing quickly. I don't know for sure that it was a spider but it seems logical that spiders have shallow bites, their venom is intended to destroy tissue at the site, and puncture wounds are likely to be cleansed by fluid flowing out of them, so nothing to lose by trying suction.

        The pump was very easy to use. I was able to find the right size cup and it had a lot of suction. Unfortunately I washed the hollow pump part out before reading the instructions that said not to get the inside wet. Now it doesn't seal as well and I'm buying another. At least it is very reasonably priced.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        2

        2009

         
        5.0

        An awesome gadget!

        By Metal-Sculptor

        from Los Angeles, CA

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Clear Instructions
        • Easy To Pack
        • Effective
        • Simple To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • River Trips
          • Road Trips

          Comments about Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit:

          I have had one of these for many, many years, and have used it for everything from spider and bee stings to splinters, sea urchin spines, and even an inflamed tooth infection. It works great, and can alleviate a lot of discomfort and in some cases could save your life. I would not go camping, scuba diving or hiking without it.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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