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REI Hiker First Aid Kit

Item # 736309

$32.50

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The REI® Hiker is a four-panel, fold-out kit featuring 11 pockets for quick and immediate access to first aid and medical items.

  • Zippered nylon case corrals contents, with hang loops for easy carrying or storage
  • Comes with ''The Wilderness First Aid Manual'' by Dr. William Forgey for quick reference while on the trail
  • Wound materials: five 0.75 x 3 inch adhesive bandages, five 1 x 3 inch adhesive bandages, five knuckle elastic bandages, five fingertip elastic
  • Two 2 x 2 inch gauze pads, 5 x 9 inch abdominal/pressure pad, six butterfly closure strips
  • Two 4 x 4 inch gauze pads, two 2 x 3 inch non-adherent pads, 2 inch x 4.1 yards stretch gauze roll
  • Sanidex wipe, four antibacterial wipes, three triple-antibiotic ointment packets, two pvp iodine wipes, three Soothe A Sting wipes
  • For sprains and blisters: 2-inch elastic bandage, two 3 x 4 inch moleskin, 1 inch x 10 yards porous tape
  • Medications: four Cetafen Extra®, four Nutralox®, four Proprinal®, two antihistamine, plus two pill vials and two labels
  • Equipment: 4.5-inch stainless-steel bandage scissors, 3.5-inch splinter forceps, NeoPro latex-free gloves, 3 safety pins, accident report form, pencil

Stocked with a comprehensive assortment of exceptional quality products, this kit gives versatility for hikes, short trips and many other outdoor activities. All contained in a durable nylon packcloth case.

Imported.

Item 736309

REI Hiker First Aid Kit Specs

Specification

Description

Weight12.5 ounces
Dimensions6.5 x 5 x 2.5 inches
MaterialNylon packcloth

REI Hiker First Aid Kit Customer Reviews

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REI Hiker First Aid Kit
 
4.0

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Effective (5)
  • Simple to use (4)

Cons

  • Bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Backcountry camping (5)
  • Campgrounds (5)
  • Day trips (4)
  • Road trips (4)
  • River trips (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (4)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (3)

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Aug

12

2008

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

A solid, basic first aid kit

By John F

from Maryland

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Clear Instuctions
  • Effective
  • Simple To Use

Cons

  • Bulky

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips

Comments about REI Hiker First Aid Kit:

Overall, this is a pretty decent, basic first-aid kit. A definite upgrade from the REI "Basic" kit, which is about the same weight and size as this one.

The "Hiker" kit includes a little of everything, which is both a plus and a minus. On the plus side of the ledger, it pretty much covers what you'll need for most routine medical/first-aid conditions. The bag itself is well-designed and keeps everything organized and easy to access. On the downside, precisely because it has a little of everything it sort of winds up on the bulky side, and doesn't include enough of the really basic stuff - such as a sufficient quantity of band-aids and moleskin to last during longer trips, although those are easily supplemented. The scissors are a little flimsy, but servicable and can be upgraded if desired.

It's certainly possible to make up your own kit for less $, or to cut down on bulk by removing items from this kit that you don't think you'll need or want to carry. And for more $ you can shave off a few ounces with one of the "ultralight" kits, but for a pre-made kit that covers most of what you'll need, this is a good value.

If you're with a larger group, you'll probably want the "Backpacker" instead of the "Hiker."

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

22

2007

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Just make your own

By BearChow

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Road Trips

    Comments about REI Hiker First Aid Kit:

    I found this kit is a little too big and bulky for Backpacking. I ended up just taking out what I needed and putting it in a ziploc bag for backpacking. I'll still carry the kit in the car, but for backpacking it's just too big.

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

    (8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    7

    2009

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Best kit for the price!

    By Andbar

    from SLC

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Pros

    • Clear Instructions
    • Effective
    • Extensive
    • Simple To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • River Trips
      • Road Trips
      • Winter Conditions

      Comments about REI Hiker First Aid Kit:

      This is the best first aid kit I have seen. I am usually designated the medic of the group. This makes my job easy. It has a lot of variety all neatly organized and plenty of space to add more items with the durable cloth case.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      13

      2007

      (4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Standard First Aid Kit

      By GoDucks

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Effective

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

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

      Comments about REI Hiker First Aid Kit:

      A pretty standard first aid kit for hiking and light backpacking.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      14

      2007

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Basic Kit

      By Jeff W

      from Boulder, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Stuff Slides Loose

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Day Trips

      Comments about REI Hiker First Aid Kit:

      This kit has everything you could want for short backcountry excursions (and all the stuff included works well). My only issue is that the scissors and tweezers always slide out of their pockets, and fall out when I open it.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      16

      2009

       
      5.0

      Don't leave home without it

      By DBD

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy To Pack
      • Effective
      • Simple To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Road Trips

        Comments about REI Hiker First Aid Kit:

        I added this kit to my pack for a day hike in the Grand Canyon. The size is small, it is very compact, and it has all the essential items for a day hike. The zippered nylon case is well designed and keeps everything organized and easy to access.

        The kit includes everything you may need and there are no unless items. The included The Wilderness First Aid Manual by Dr. William Forgey is a must read.

        I have had the kit on several trips and it has been used each time. Items to re-stock the kit are available at REI for a reasonable cost.

        I highly recommend this kit for its size, contents, and value.

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        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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