Be prepared with MyMedic First Aid Kits - An essential travel companion
A first aid kit is essential for packing for every trip when we leave home, no matter how long it is.
Now that the pandemic is over, there’s no reason for you not to be prepared for mishaps. In this article, we look at the most popular first aid kits on the market for travelers, and boat owners.
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The most popular MyMedic First Aid Kits for travel
The First Aid Kits listed below are the most popular kits. These are suited to hiking, or for keeping on the bike.
The Solo
Basic $50 USD - Advanced $100 USD
The Solo is compact, water resistant and lightweight.
This kit comes in 5 colors and will tuck nicely into most backpacks without taking up too much room.
It's a good place to start if you're on a budget as it covers the basic essentials.
The kit contains over 45 quality, essential first-aid supplies and mesh pouch on the front is ideal for storing extra bandages or sunscreen.
The two buttoned Molle straps on the back of the Solo bag are for attaching this kit to another bag if needed.
This handle is designed to be easy to grab, high quality and heavy duty.
It also has a large high quality zipper so it won't snag or get stuck when trying to open it.
The Solo kit is a flat-fold design to make it easy to find what you need, when you need it.
My FAK (First Aid Kit)
Basic $120 USD - Advanced $240 USD
The FAK (My First Aid Kit) was designed to be versatile, functional and indestructible.
This Kit can be used anywhere from a day trip out with the kids, a multi-day backpacking or hiking adventure, or any off-road treks on your bike.
What's inside the FAK?
Boat Medic | First Aid Kit
First Aid Box $200 USD
The Boat Medic kit has a heavy duty handle and comes with dual-action clips. The handle is easy to grab even when wet, and the dual action clips means there will be no accidental opening. The case can be locked shut if required. It also has an Automatic Pressure Release Valve. This will keep both dust and water out.
This Kit is water tight making it buoyant. If it accidentally falls overboard, it will float and keep the First Aid supplies dry.
Boat Medic measures 8 inches by 10 inches and is 4 inches deep. (approx 20 cm x 25.4 cm x 10 cm deep. It comes in a range of colors and weighs 3.5 pound (or 1.5 kg).
10 Essentials First Aid Kit - Pack to Survive
10 Essentials First Aid Bag $249 USD
What 2020 taught is is that you can never be too prepared for the unexpected. Designed in the USA, this kit is a rugged backpack with a roll top closure.
It's stocked with emergency and survival supplies that will help you to survive the first 72 hours when things don’t go according to plan.
The 10 Essentials dry bag is comfortable to wear, durable and waterproof.
It has 2 elastic mesh pockets on either side that provides easy access to any extra's you want to add or carry, and there's a fully waterproof outer pocket.
If necessary, it can be used as a flotation device with the built-in inflation valve.
This kit has been designed around the National Parks recommended 10 Essentials.
These are 10 categories of first aid and emergency items that can help you in the event of injuries, sudden weather changes, or unexpected delays.
This kit is designed to be worn as a back pack and has padding on the back with two wide backpack straps for comfort. It also has a sternum strap.
It also has a heavy duty handle at the top.
It measures: 23.3" Height x 14.1" Wide x 5" Deep
(or approx 60 cm x 36 cm x 12.7 cm)
Capacity - 15 Ltr
Weight - 8 lbs (3.6 Kg)
This kit is designed to be worn as a back pack and has padding on the back with two wide backpack straps for comfort. It also has a sternum strap.
It also has a heavy duty handle at the top.
It measures: 23.3" Height x 14.1" Wide x 5" Deep
(or approx 60 cm x 36 cm x 12.7 cm)
Capacity - 15 Ltr
Weight - 8 lbs (3.6 Kg)
What's inside the 10 Essentials First Aid Kit?
This kit comes with over 100 essential items covering the 10 essential categories.
All the items for each category are kept in 4 separate storage bags with each category clearly marked so that you will find what you need easily.
Clothes, Shelter, Sun Protection
This pack includes:
1 x poncho
1 x sunglasses
1 x emergency bivvy (similar to a sleeping bag but it's water proof)
1 x pair of wool blend socks
1 x pair of rubberized and insulated gloves
1 x beanie*
1 x pair of hand warmers
2 x Aqua Tabs (for water purification)
* One side of the bean is made with reflective material. This will light up when a light is shone on it at night. The other side is a non reflective black. The beanie can be worn either way.
Food, Water
This pack includes:
1600 calories of food
1 x bag of portable water
1 x life straw (to purify water directly from a stream)
1 x collapsible water bottle
Navigation, Light Source, Fire
This pack includes:
1 x Chem Stick (Glow Stick)
1 x waterproof container with matches enclosed
1 x Fire Starter
1 x Compass
1 x Headlamp - chargeable with USB or Solar
Multi-Tool, First Aid (includes the Hiker Medic supplies below)
As well as the Hiker Medic pack, this pack also includes:
1 x pressure bandage
1 x space blanket
1 x extra large hand towel
2 x rolls of Super Tape
1 x Stay Alive Guide - This is a guide to basic First Aid and outdoor survival tips
1 x Multi Tool
The 10 Essentials Kit is backed with the My Medic Lifetime Guarantee. If you aren’t 100% satisfied, simply send it back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people get premade first aid kits to save time and money compared to buying individual supplies and assembling a kit.
Buying a premade kit ensures you don't overlook any important supplies or tools.
You should undertake a check of your First Aid Kit after each use. If you haven't used it in a while, then check it at least once every 12 months.
Having a first aid kit with you can help prevent an injury from getting worse and can potentially save any trips to a clinic or hospital.
This is especially crucial, if an injury involves blood-loss.
- Elastic Bandage
- Trauma Shears
- Gloves/Eye Protection
- CPR Pocket Mask
- Tourniquet
- Roller Gauze
- 4×4 Gauze Pads
- Medical Tape
- Two Triangular Bandages
- Sam Splint
