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Adventure Medical Kits UltraLight / Watertight .5 First-Aid Kit
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Shipping Information.Carry this compact Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight / Watertight .5 first-aid kit on 1- to 2-day solo trips
- Designed for life in the bottom of the pack, zippered ripstop silnylon outer bag has an inner DryFlex™ watertight pouch to ensure contents are kept clean and dry
- Great for adventure racing, backpacking, hiking, climbing, paddling and cycling
- Bandage materials: four 3 x 3 in. sterile dressings, four 2 x 2 in. sterile dressings, one 3 x 4 in. non-adherent sterile dressing and 1 conforming gauze bandage
- Plus, four 1 x 3 in. adhesive bandages, 2 knuckle adhesive bandages and 0.5-inch x 10 yards tape
- Wound management includes: 3 After Cuts and Scrapes® towelettes, 2 antibiotic ointments, 1 tincture of benzoin and 2 butterfly bandages
- Medications include: 4 ibuprofen, 2 aspirin, 2 antihistamines and two After Bite® sting relief wipes
- Plus, 11 precut and shaped moleskin pieces for blister treatment, splinter picker forceps and 3 safety pins
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Adventure Medical Kits UltraLight / Watertight .5 First-Aid Kit Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Effective (6)
- Lightweight (6)
- Simple to use (5)
- Waterproof (5)
- Packs small / compresses (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Day trip (11)
- Road trips (5)
- Backcountry camping (4)
- Camping (4)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6), Avid adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River Trips
- Road Trips
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
This is a great all around kit with plenty of room in the package to add more. I've added a magnesium firestarter and tinder, waterproof matches and container, 2 hand warmers, needle and thread, water purifier, and a bit of repair string to the interior of the silnylon bag. Then liquid skin, more ibuprofin, moleskin, bandages, and a bunch more tinctures and wipes to the water proof interior bag. I use this for every adventure, from day hikes with my children to weekends backpacking solo. Has come in very handy after sending a stick deep into my heel on the morning of a 5 hour hike out of a canyon with a 45lb pack. Get one!
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
- Tracking down refills
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Road Trips
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
Slipped on Guye Peak (not in one of the scary exposure sections thankfully) and had the debris picked out of the gash, cleansed, and bandaged with antibiotics within 5 minutes of the injury. This kit has enough to cover 1-2 person dayhikes, but I wouldn't rely on it for extended trips or to be the only source of first aid for 3+ people. Super light and great variety of supplies considering it's size and weight.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Clear Instuctions
- Easy To Pack
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River Trips
- Road Trips
- Winter Conditions
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
This first aid kit goes almost everywhere with me. I've added a few things and it's still small enough to fit anywhere. The waterproof packing is a great touch.
Pros
- Clear Instuctions
- Easy To Pack
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River Trips
- Road Trips
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
I bought this for a 3 week running trip to Patagonia. We were in a group and didn't need to bring "everything" but needed some essentials during a 4 day circuit accessible only by foot and horse back. I added a few things to this to make it complete for what I needed and the waterproof envelope it comes in is great.
Pros
- Good Waterproofing
- Lightweight
- Small
Cons
- Not Durable
- Ripped
- Tough to get items out
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Rivers
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
I kept this kit in the bottom of my CamelBak whenever I hit a trail, went on a paddle and even just around town/campus and parks. It is a great little kit and everything stays dry. Advanced Medical did a good job of packing it full of necessary items, although I did add a few items (hand sanitizer, rubber gloves, a lighter,matches and a small knife). However, after a few months mine has sadly gotten a tear down the right hand side. Causing me to want to return it for possibly a larger pack, I might compromise next time and purchase a larger kit that is not water proof, and just keep it in a dry sack in my pack. One with more space to make objects easier to get to without having to dump the whole first aid kit all over the trail.
I will list out a few of the pro's and con's for this first aid kit:
-Pros-
-Small and Lightweight
-Waterproof inner pouch
-Good inventory
-Bright color makes it easier to locate in a pack
-Cons-
-Very tough to get to items you need (it is packed tight), and tougher to repack everything when on the trail.
-Can sometimes be difficult to get the inner bag out/back in the outer sack
-The Seam ripped after a few months, did not meet my expectations for "life at the bottom of the pack"
The main reason I would not recommend this to a friend is because it is difficult to access what you need quickly and efficiently. Possibly the larger first aid kits from Advanced Medical are more easily accessible and packable
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Waterproofing
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
- None that I know of
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
This is a must-have kit for day hikes and backpacking. Covers the essentials of wound care: clean, disinfect, and cover to get people on their way and get true medical care later if they need it.
Over the years, I traded out the sting-care and motrin for large band aids, steri-strips, moleskin, gauze pads and a pair of latex gloves. Thankfully, I've only needed it to help other families whose child fell down and went boom. Kid slipped on something, is scuffed up and crying, and the parents are freaking out because they don't have what they need. Happens all the time, and with this kit, one can help out with road-rash or a cut.
On multi-day hikes I toss in some extra everything and it's good to go.
The waterproof sack may seem like over-kill and makes the kit a little spendy, but this is something you can't suddenly need and then find out it's wet and unusable. It's worth every cent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Instructions
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River Trips
- Road Trips
- Winter Conditions
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
I have had three of these kits, the first two of which broke. The inner pouch ripped just under the seal. With the new inner pouch(this model)the kit seems to be very sold and can hold up much better. The contents of the kit are very useful and everything you could need on a one two three day trip is there.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Good Waterproofing
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Day Trips
- Hiking
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
I bought this kit with the intention of never needing it, but unfortunately, I did have to bust it out just about every day of my recent 5-day hike. It came in handy for the blisters I was plagued with (new boots are my next big purchase), the cut on my foot from one toenail slicing another toe (again...those boots were not the ones I needed!), and for the bee sting I got later on the trail (first of my life! Who knew those hurt so much?!). Glad I had this along, will definitely be replenishing before the next trip.
I would suggest adding a few additional large Bandaids (or similar) if you can.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Waterproof bag
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- 1-2 day overnights
- Day Trips
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
I love that this packs a lot of useful stuff in a small waterproof package. I was still able to put a few extra items inside as there is room for you to add items you might need that aren't included. The tweezers are well made and the other components are high quality. I registered my kit on Adventure Medical Kit's web site and was also impressed by the information they have on their site.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Waterproofing
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
Comments about Adventure Medical UltraLight .5 Medical Kit:
Haven't had to break into the kit yet, which is a good thing! Nonetheless, by adding a couple items such as rubber gloves and a package of Quik Clot, I feel secure in knowing that I can treat most minor wounds. Super-light yet durable, as another review said, you almost forget you're carrying it. This has been perfect on weekend hikes but I do prefer something larger (like the traveler's kit) for the longer trips. All-in-all, a great little kit!
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