Aug 06 2008
Gear Review: REI Hiker First-Aid Kit
For longer hikes, the LifeLine First-Aid kit I reviewed previously might not cut it for everyone. During hikes that are in remote areas with limited access, a larger first-aid kit is definitely in order. During one hike, I cut my toe in a lake full of sharp rocks. The cut ran lengthwise on my middle toe, slicing through all three layers of skin and into the fat. Of course, 6 miles from help and even further than that from medical attention, I turned to my trusty firth-aid kit to solve the problem. Had I not had my first-aid kit, treatment of the wound and possible evacuation from the area would have been impossible. Firs-aid kits are indispensable for injury treatment, and REI is a trusted brand for the best kits around.
This first-aid contains all the medical equipment to treat mild to moderate injuries. A comprehensive list of all the items this kit contains is listed below. For small hikes, I carry my LifeLine kit, but for longer hikes and hiking in remote regions, the REI Hiker First-Aid Kit is the one I trust. Happy hiking!
List:
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- 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
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