Mountain Backpacker Medical Kit The Backpacker Medical Kit is designed for a pair of outdoor explorers on a four-day foray into the wilderness. Outfitted with a handpicked assortment of first aid supplies designed to help your short adventure go smoothly, it contains remedies for a range of conditions—from cuts and allergies to upset stomach and dehydration. Whether you’re stretching out your weekend in the woods or embarking on a multiple-night hike, the Backpacker has your back. Features A Condensed Guide to Wilderness Medicine by Eric A. Weiss, M.D Offering the most up to date information on wilderness and travel medicine in a fold-out format, this lightweight guide will help you treat both common and serious injuries. Easy Care First Aid® System First aid supplies are organized in injury-specific pockets to eliminate guesswork and ensure you use the right treatment quickly. Find it Fast Unique external kit map shows you where the supplies are located, while reflective mountain logo on front of bag makes it easy to spot in the dark when every moment counts. Semi-Transparent, Secure Pockets See-through pockets protect items from dirt and moisture while allowing for quick and easy access. Zippers prevent items from falling out when opening the kit or accessing it in a vertical environment. Trapezoidal Bag for Added Room Ingeniously designed in super-durable nylon with darting to provide extra space inside the kit for your own items. Supplies to Stop Bleeding Fast 12.7 x 22.8 cm Trauma pad and elastic bandage to control life-threatening bleeding. Hospital-Quality Tools Professional tools, including EMT shears and precision forceps, ensure the most efficient and effective backcountry medical care. Wound Care Supplies Use the 20 cc. irrigation syringe with a 16-gauge plastic tip to clean wounds, butterfly closure strips to close wound edges, and tincture of benzoin to increase the adhesiveness of strips and tape. Blister Management Tools 14 pre-cut and shaped moleskin pieces make it easy to treat hot spots and blisters and alcohol pads for removing the oils from skin for better adherence of tape and moleskin. Content Wound care / Burn / Blister (1) Wilderness First Aid Quick Guide / Manual (1) Wound Irrigation Tool, 10cc. with 18 Gauge Tip (4) Sterile Gauze Dressing, 10 x 10 cm (4″ x 4″) (4) Sterile Gauze Dressing, 5 x 5 cm (2″ x 2″) (2) Sterile Non-Adherent Dressing, 5 x 7.5 cm (2″ x 3″) (1) Elastic Bandage with Hook & Loop Closure, 5 cm (1) Conforming Gauze Bandage, 5 cm (2″) (1) Tape, 2.5 cm x 9 m (1″ x 10 yd.) (14) Moleskin, Pre-Cut & Shaped Pieces (2) Cotton Tip Applicator Instrument (1) EMT Shears, 10 cm (4″) (1) Splinter Picker/Tick Remover Forceps (1) Safety Pin Cuts & Scrapes (5) Easy Access Bandages®, Fabric, 2.5 cm x 7.5 cm (1″ x 3″) (5) Easy Access Bandages®, Knuckle Fabric (4) Butterfly Wound Closure (6) LORIS™ Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK) Antiseptic Towelettes (4) LORIS™ Alcohol prep pads (1) SkinTac Topical Adhesive Wipe Stop Bleeding (2) Nitrile Glove (1) Trauma Pad, 12.7 cm x 22.8 cm Medication (3) After Bite Sting Relief Wipe Specifications Dimensions: 18 cm x 9 cm x 15 cm Weight: 380 g (0.83 lb) Group Size: 1-2 people Trip Duration: 1-4 days Note: Tender Corporation reserves the right to add, substitute, or delete items if necessary. Some medications may not be available in products sold outside of the US, additional items may be substituted.
