What is it
This is a nylon first aid kit bag packed full of first aid gear. Some gear will be necessary others will not be. But the first-aid gear provided will cover most first-aid needs.
The design is ideal for backpacking and hiking. It is lightweight and easy to use.

Why I got it
I needed a first air kit container and this was relatively inexpensive and it would meet my needs. I originally intended to upgrade the contents so I was not concerned about what it came with. I was concerned with the design and how it held the stuff in.

How it works
The device has a zipper that goes ¾ of the way around the device. The package then folds out into 4 units with separate compartments, sleeves, and elastic bands.
Everything you need is immediately and easily accessible.

Materials in its construction
The material is nylon and it feels fairly cheap. I have kept it in save locations so I will not get ripped or damaged so it is obviously in good condition. But if you keep it strapped on the outside of a backpack or slide around in the back of you pickup then you are asking for trouble.

The outside:
There are two straps which make it easier to carry like a bag. They are small and not very useful. I have debated about cutting them off to reduce weight.
There are also two belt straps that allow you to carry it on a belt or utility strap.
There is one zipper that goes about 300 degrees around the bag. There are two zippers that you can use.

Written description of the pockets and straps.
When you open it up you get 4 different sections. The first section on the right has a large pouch that holds latex gloves. Sewn onto the pouch are 5 elastic bands. Three are large and two are small. The large ones have tape and an ace bandage. The small one has pill bottles.
The second section has another large pouch (mine is currently empty), a medium pouch that currently holds floss and gauze, a small pouch that holds packets of sting relief and alcohol swab, and 3 long pouches that fits a pencil, tweezers, and a valuable pair of scissors.
The third and fourth pouch are identical. There is a large pouch that can hold gauze pads, a medium pouch that can hold large bandages, and a smaller one that is perfect for “Band-Aid” brand bandages.

Color
It comes in an obnoxious red.

Contents Information acquired from REI.com. The information is accurate.
"The Wilderness First Aid Manual"
0.75 x 3 inch adhesive bandages (5)
1 x 3 inch adhesive bandages (5)
knuckle elastic bandages (5)
fingertip elastic (5)
Non-adherent sterile pads (2)
2 x 2 inch gauze pads (6)
3 x 18 inch gauze roll
5 x 9 inch abdominal/pressure pad, butterfly closure strips (6)
4 x 4 inch guaze pads (4)
2 x 3 inch non-adherent pads (2)
2 inch x 4.1 yards stretch guaze roll
Sanidex wipe, antibacterial wipes (4)
triple antibiotic ointment packets (3)
pvp iodine wipes (2)
Soothe A Sting wipes (3)
2 inch elastic bandage
3 x 4 inch moleskin (2)
1 inch x 10 yards porous tape
Cetafen Extra® (4)
Nutralox® (4)
Proprinal® (4)
antihistamine (2)
plus 2 pill vials and 3 labels
4.5 inch stainless-steel bandage scissors
3.5 inch splinter forceps
NeoPro gloves
safety pins (3)
accident report form and pencil

Contents I have added
I have grabbed square gauze, Neosporin, filled the vials with ibuprofen and some prescription anti-inflamatory medication.
Liquid band-aid.

When I find them I will put in iodine sticks.

What I have used it for.
The first time I pulled it out was a year ago when my father-in-law tripped on a guy wire (on his own tent.) I pulled on the tape, a gauze pad, the scissors, and a small packet of antibacterial cream. I am thankful I had it because no one else had any first-aid supplies.
I then used it for a couple of my sons minor scrapes on our trip to Zion.
I do not have a first aid kit at home so I use this. My son severely burned his hand on a garden tool and I used an ointment and gauze his pediatrician gave me. The pair of scissors it comes with are pretty good and you can buy them separately.
At Boulder Basin my son insisted on getting scratched up on the rocks and my wife got a nice cut on her shoulder. On this occasion I used the iodine, alcohol wipes, and set of bandaids.
When I went backpacking I just carried a Ziploc bag of first-aid gear. When I go next I will take this bag but I will substantially reduce the items in the sack to decrease weight. But how much I remove depends on the number of people coming along.

What I like about it
-Cheap and light weight
-Plenty of room
-Folds out so you can easily get to your gear.

Durabiligy
It has held up very well to the abuse I have given it. Nothing is ripped or damages. The seams are straining but still holding. The bag does have a couple of dirt/grease stains on it but nothing that jeopardizes the materials.

Who is this for?
This is for anyone that needs a portable first aid kit. It is not designed for emergency services. It may actually be too big for most backpackers. But for car camping I think it is perfect. I usually leave it in the side compartment of my truck, right next to my coffee grinder.

Dimensions and current weight.
Length compressed: 7 inches
Width compressed: 5 inches
Height compressed: 3.5 inches
Length rolled out: 21 inches
Width rolled out: 7 inches
Height rolled out: n/a

Weight of my pack as it is: 12.75
Weight listed on REI.com: 12.5 ounces

Summary:
This is a basic first-aid kit. It is made our of nylon and is therefore lightweight. It is also very easy to access the supplies contained inside. An average kit that will not take up much space or weight.

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