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Rei Backpacker First Aid Kit

Hiking & Camping > First Aid & EmergencyRated: **** by 7 reviews.

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Our REI® Backpacker First Aid Kit has custom-size see-through pockets ideal for quick identification and immediate access to first aid items.

  • Contains a wide assortment of bandages and essentials for treating anything from common complaints such as blisters and splinters to larger wounds
  • For wound management: irrigation syringe, 9'' x 5'' abdominal or pressure pad and 1 pair latex-free gloves
  • Bandages: 3'' x 4'' non-stick pads (2), 2'' x 2'' gauze pads (8), 4'' x 4'' gauze sponges (8)
  • Also 3 in. x 4.1 yds. stretch gauze roll, 2 in. x 4.1 yds. stretch gauze roll, knuckle elastic bandages and fingertip elastic bandages (5 each)
  • And butterfly closures (10), 3/4'' x 3'' adhesive bandages (5) and 1'' x 3'' adhesive bandages (10)
  • For blisters: 3'' x4'' moleskin (4), 1 in. x 10 yds. tape; for sprains or breaks: 3 in. elastic bandage and 3.75'' x 30'' wire splint
  • Antibacterial wipes (3), triple antibiotic ointment (3), sting relief wipes (3), hydrocortisone (2), aloe vera gel, pvp iodine wipes (12)
  • Cotton swabs (6), antimicrobial hand wipe, and sealable waste bag
  • Medications include: Cetafen Extra® (6), Nutralox® (6), Proprinal® (6), antihistamine (4), and pill vials (4); labels (4)
  • Other necessities: 4.5 in. bandage scissors, 3.5 in. splinter forceps, safety pins (6), accident report forms (2) and pencil
  • All of this, plus '' The Wilderness First Aid Manual'' by Dr. William Forgey, is contained in a durable, nylon organizer bag with handles
  • Compact, lightweight kit weighs only 25 ounces

Dimensions:11 x 6.5 x 3 inches
Material:Nylon packcloth
Weight:1 lb. 9 oz.

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Rei Backpacker First Aid Kit Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

I think I'll buy a third one

Rating:****
Many years ago I was working on a student film. One of the props was a little rowboat someone had built. The surf caught it and pulled it off the beach. The cinematographer went to retrieve it, but another wave pushed it back toward the beach -- right into the cinematographer's shin. He had a large, ugly, painful abrasion. I was the only one with a first aid kit, and it was one of those little Johnson & Johnson ones you get at the drug store. I used nearly all of its contents attending to the injury. My next trip to REI I bought the Backpacker's First Aid Kit.

Fortunately I've never had to use it to the degree I needed one like it on that beach in Santa Monica. But it has come in handy a few times on our low- (or no-) budget film sets with its adhesive strips, gauze pads, analgesics, antihistamines, and whatnot. And you never know when you might need a bit of tape. I keep one of these kits in the house, and clip it to my gear bag when working on a film. I have another that is secured in a handy location in my Jeep. I've just bought another car, so I'll be getting a third kit for it.

Another reviewer mentioned some items that should be included. I'd also add that there should be more adhesive strips. But anything you may need will be easily available at a number of places. There's plenty of room inside the bag to customize its contents for your needs.
Brown Card at REI on 04/19/2008

Best bang for your buck

Rating:*****
I purchased this kit seven years ago when working as an EMT for a summer camp. The bag is well designed, easy to adapt, and durable. As a medical professional, I have used a lot of different first aid kits - this one is worth the bag alone. The initial first-aid supplies are also very good, covering most everything one could need. The bag is a good size, and can take up the better part of a daypack, but is definitly worth the space if you are hiking with a group or if you'll be spending some time in backcountry. For the price, you can't do any better.
bestmw1 at REI on 01/20/2008

comprehensive kit

Rating:****
I take this first aid kit on boat-based surfing trips and it has proved very useful.

I have supplemented it with butterfly strips to cater for coral cuts when stitches are needed, added a larger betadine bottle, a stainless steel pick for extracting debris from cuts, immodium, aspirin and pseudoephidrine (sudafed).
greg1cronulla at REI on 07/10/2008

Everything but the kitchen sink....

Rating:****
This is certainly a complete kit, and a great value. The contents of the kit are for 3 or more people so this kit would be overkill for solo stuff, but great for pulling a few items from and packing in your day pack, etc...

All in all a good buy.
Clash City Rocker at REI on 09/22/2007

Road Trip Tough

Rating:*****
I ride a full dressed touring motorcycle. This kit is perfect, for those little things encountered on the road. Bee stings, exhaust burns, sun burn, scrapes, splinters, cuts, and bruises. And yes, you can add a few other bandages. I added a cold compress, and a sling.
Biker at REI on 01/13/2009

Prefect for the accident prone

Rating:*****
It has everything you could possibly need and room for those little extras. It could use a little more Mole Skin, but definetly a First Aid Kit I feel comfortable bringing anywhere! I own two: one for backpacking and one that I keep in my car premanently.
SmittyMI at REI on 09/12/2007

Great, But missing a few essentials

Rating:****
Great product, i use it for my patrol during campouts, but it was missing some essentials, like alcohol swabs, triangular bandages, hand sanitizer and 3 x 3 gauze pads
avidboyscouter at REI on 10/08/2007