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Review on Be Prepared For Anything: Surviveware'S Outdoor First Aid Kit With MOLLE Compatibility & Labeled Compartments For Hiking, Camping And Backpacking by Zha Rivera

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best first aid kit on Revain

I very rarely write reviews but feel like I owe it to Surviveware to give a solid 5 stars for this kit. It's comprehensive, well thought out, and most importantly organized. First aid means a rapid response and you can't waste time fumbling around in a mess of bandaids to find what you need.As a volunteer for my son's Cub Scout pack, I was looking for a larger kit than the small Surviveware FAK (pictured) I've owned and carried for a few years. It's also an excellent kit, but I needed something slightly larger. This Survival/FAK kit fit the bit and I'm paying out of pocket and didn't want to drop the money for the larger kit.Starting with the bag itself, it's exceptionally well built. There are straps for attaching to a car seat, post, or tree. I see myself putting this up in view while on campouts so it's available for anyone who needs it. The snap straps come in handy for attaching my gear kit (black bag). The bag is attached to the strap with hook and loop so it can be torn away in an emergency without messing with the buckle. The interior is well organized with integrated pouch pockets held tight by elastic. Nothing slides loose when the pouch is all zipped up.Regarding the survival gear, I'm pulling most of it out of the kit with the exception of the glow sticks and the flashlight. I can imagine cracking the glow sticks and hanging them with the bag after sun sets to make the kit visible after sunset. The flashlight will be useful for addressing injuries at night, if necessary.With the extra space now available, I made some additions to the kit. In the left part of the kit I added:oral pain relievertriple antibiotic with topical analgesic(2) single use liquid bandagesmelling saltstravel size acetaminophentravel size ibuprofen1% cortisonebrush on liquid bandageIn the middle section I added:Israeli bandage (quick clotting sponge)foaming antibiotic wound wash (great for kids)On the right side I added:misc additional gauge squaresTegaderm transparent film dressingsmisc extra bandaids including fun colors for kidsmole skinlightload towelWith these additions I feel ready to address most injuries that could arise. In the future I'll most likely add a 36" SAM splint, SAM finger splints, tourniquet, instant ice pack, leukotape, and some zinc oxide cream. Though at that point I should probably upgrade to the large Surviveware kit.

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Pros
  • This has anything you would need love it!
Cons
  • Limited space in each compartment may not accommodate all necessary items