Category Archives: First Aid & Emergency

Breakwater Supply offers a few Waterproof First Aid Kits, and we tested the Survival version as it’s got an impressive combination of supplies. This versatile kit is smaller than we expected, in a good way, weighing only 1.3lbs with dimensions 10″ tall and 4″ in diameter, which makes the Breakwater Supply Survival First Aid Kit good for the boat, kayak, or for camping and hiking. It comes preloaded with First Aid (bandages, wraps, CPR mask, and even a foam survival splint) and just-in-case Emergency survival supplies (poncho, space blanket, multitool, wire saw, paracord bracelet with compass and fire-starter). Brightly colored with a reflective First Aid symbol, it’s relatively waterproof when the 2L mini dry bag is rolled and buckled and features a nice locking carabiner at the top. Tough to beat this bang for the buck (about $45 USD at the time of publish).

Bonus: for those who want low-profile, there’s a Stealth Black version as well.

As one Amazon customer put it, “The quality is unbelievable. I love it! It’s small, lightweight, easy to use and has all the items I need.”

This popular IPX7 waterproof First Aid Kit features over 200 items while weighing only 2.25lbs. Aside from its tried-and-tested waterproof capability, the best part about it is the labeling and organization. At close to $150 USD at time of publish, it’s not exactly a budget kit, but its compact size makes it versatile to keep in the vehicle or take on the trail.

A hard-shell waterproof kit containing 252 pieces, the Marine 600 Medical First Aid Kit from Adventure Medical Kits is very capable and ideal for boating, with enough supplies for 6 people. This kit is focused on medical supplies, and includes splints, bandages/pads, wraps, medicines, CPR mask, an ice pack, and dressing tools, and an emergency blanket. There’s also an extensive manual to administer emergency care.

This mini-version of the MyMedic MyFAK Pro Waterproof First Aid Kit (above) offers the same hard-shell durability and IP67 waterproof capability in a smaller package, with 65+ pieces. It’s much lighter at 2.7lbs (versus 5.4lbs of the larger version), and offers bandages, medications, paracord, space blanket, RATS Tourniquet, and MyMedic ZZips.

Though it offers less, it lists for $269.95 USD at time of publish, which makes it the second highest on this list.

For the price, this kit is an exceptional value ($23 USD at time of publish). The soft-shell case features a waterproof exterior, splash-proof zipper, and a reflective First Aid symbol. Contents are standard bandages, wraps, and dressing tools, with a cold compress, large triangular bandage, and ointments. It’s not a heavy-duty kit by any means, but at its price-point we highly recommend it.

This hard shell Waterproof First Aid Kit is made primarily for boating. It has an IP67 rating and comes in a hard shell case with two lock-down latches. Heavy duty (waterproof, crushproof, and it floats) and unsurprisingly the highest priced and heaviest on this list ($369.95 USD at publish, weighing 5lbs 6oz).

For supplies, you get a high-quality RATS Tourniquet, plenty of bandages, burn dressings, cold pack, and dressing tools, plus a space blanket, paracord, and light stick. There’s also medications, hydration tablets, splints, and MyMedic ZZips to close deep wounds. We love how it’s organized, and the biggest knocks here are price and bulkiness.

This hard-shell kit is fully waterproof and relatively compact (11″ W x 7″ L x 3″ Depth). Primarily included are bandages, ointments, tourniquet, a burn dressing, tourniquet, and other medical supplies.

Adventure Medical Kits have a range of offerings that are designed to go off the beaten path. This “.9” kit is 7.2oz and features enough supplies to treat four people. It’s advertised to include “sterile bandage materials, bleeding and wound care, blister/burn care, fracture/sprain care, common medications, and essential tools,” and “ideally used for ski/snowboard, hiking/backpacking, alpine/rock climbing, mountain/road biking, hunting/fishing, off roading, and paddlesports.”