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Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pack

You should always be prepared when you’re in the backcountry, even if you’re going light. Good thing there’s the Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pack. Containing 27 items, the Pocket Survival Pack is small, waterproof and re-sealable, and will come in handy when you’re in a pinch. This Adventure Medical Kits pack comes equipped with Rescue Flash signal mirror, Spark-Lite Tinder-Quick waterproof fire starter and a Fox 40 Howler whistle. Other handy items include a compass, 50 ft. of heavy-duty thread, sewing needle, four safety pins, 2'' x 50'' duct tape,10 ft. braided twine, 6 ft. stainless-steel wire, heavy-duty aluminum foil, pencil, and waterproof note paper. Bring it along for $34. Adventure Medical Kits.

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Lifeline Ultralight Survival Kit

It always pays to be prepared when you go out into the wilderness, so bring the Lifeline Ultralight Survival Kit along for the trip. Sealed tight in a reusable waterproof zipper-lock bag, the Ultralight kit keeps everything inside dry no matter how wet it gets. Just in case anything goes wrong or you forgot something at home, this Lifeline survival kit comes equipped with waterproof matches, an 18 x 12 inch piece of aluminum foil, an 80 x 50 inch emergency blanket, 50 feet of fishing line, 4 fish hooks and 4 sinker weights. And just in case you don’t know what you’re doing, it also comes with a survival guide provides essential survival and first-aid information. Other features include 8 feet of snare wire, a surgical blade, 5 wound closure strips, 3 safety pins, a map compass, emergency whistle, 10 feet of emergency cord and 36 inches of duct tape. Be prepared for $15. Lifeline Survival Products.

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Atwater Carey Backpacker First Aid Kit

From skinned knees, to head aches and everything in between, the Atwater Carey Backpacker First Aid Kit has got all your boo-boos covered. Equipped with enough first aid supplies to treat most field injuries and stop major bleeding, the Backpacker kit is great for overnight excursions, hikes and camping trips. Open it up and you’ll find items such as adhesive gauze tape, trauma dressing, moleskin, antibiotic ointment, wound closures and backcountry first aid instructions – basically, everything you need for when the unexpected happens. Pick one up for around $24.95. Atwater Carey.

Adventure Medical Kits Quikclot Sport Silver

Because accidents are always bound to happen when you least expect (like in the back woods or in the middle of nowhere), Adventure Medical Kits introduces the Quikclot Sport Silver. Able to stop moderate to severe bleeding until you can obtain further medical help, the Quikclot Sport Silver is a chemically inert material in a mesh bag that effectively speeds coagulation of blood, and can produce a stable clot that stops bleeding. Safe to leave on for an extended period of time, this Adventure Medical Kits product also contains ionic silver, an added antibacterial element that prevents bacteria and fungi from growing. Pick up a pack for $30. Adventure Medical Kits.

Adventure Medical S.O.L. Survival Pak

For when it really hits the fan, you’ll be glad to be SOL – Survive Outside Longer, that is. The Adventure Medical S.O.L. Survival Pak comes in handy for those times you’re up the creek without a paddle. It comes with a compass, signal mirror, distress whistle, waterproof matches and tinder, a space blanket, some duct tape and an emergency fishing kit, all packed up in a waterproof drybag for on-river use and wet weather outings. Peace of mind costs $19.99, and you can buy it here.

SmartShield Towelette Serious Sun Protection and Insect Repellant

Before you hit the campsite, make sure you’ve got your sunscreen, and don’t forget the bug repellant – after all, you’re not the only one looking forward to the great outdoors after a long and cold winter. The SmartShield Towelette Serious Sun Protection and Insect Repellant offers protection on both fronts. The Towelette is a soft towel soaked with SPF 30 sun protection that’s sweat-proof and waterproof, which also contains nature’s bug repellants – cedar and lemongrass – so those pesky pests don’t bug you too much. The Towelette Serious Sun Protection and Insect Repellant comes in a box of 50 for $49.50. SmartShield.

Adventure Medical Kits After Bite Xtra topical ointment

Remember - a bee is not as big as its bite – you can attest to that if you’ve even been a target, so sooth the sting with Adventure Medical Kits After Bite Xtra topical ointment. The nice thing about the After Bite Xtra topical ointment is that it uses natural antiseptics – ammonia, backing soda and tea tree oil – so you know it’s safe to use on your kids and on yourself. And because bees and wasps are just a couple of the pests to be avoided outdoors, After Bite Xtra is also great to use on Fire Ant bites and Jellyfish stings, so it’s a must-have on all your excursions into the great outdoors. This topical ointment is pocket sized, so convenient to bring along wherever you go, it’s easy to apply and fast acting. Buy it for $3.99. Adventure Medical Kits.

Atwater Carey Pro Series 3 first aid kit

Safety comes first and foremost. Ensure you’re covered with the Atwater Carey Pro Series 3 first aid kit. For trips up to three weeks and accommodating up to eight campers, the Pro Series 3 first aid kit contains everything you’ll need in extra quantities. A first-aid and extended-care handbook, an “Ask the Expert” free membership card and an Emergency Action card offer extra help if you need it. For situations you can handle yourself, the kit contains personal protection items (Nitrile gloves, CPR life mask, an antimicrobial towelette, a disposable bag and a resealable bag), essential tools (shears, tweezers and a splint) wound treatments (irrigation syringe, Benzoin, antibiotic ointment, a sterile wound closure and antiseptic towelettes), medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen and antihistamines) blister treatments, bandage materials and water purification tablets. Visit the website for a full list of items. This first aid kit retails for approximately $91.99. Atwater Carey.

Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pak

The Adventure Medical Kits Pocket Survival Pak helps you put safety first. If ever you find yourself abandoned, stranded or lost in the wilderness, the Pocket Survival Pak contains the tools you need to help yourself out of a bind – a signal mirror; fire starters; a whistle; duct tape; a sterile scalpel with disposable blade; a compass; heavy-duty aluminum foil; waterproof paper; a magnifying lens; stainless-steel safety wire; 10 ft. of 150-pound-test braided nylon cord; nylon sewing thread; a sewing needle; fish hook; sinker; swivel; a pencil; safety pins; waterproof survival instructions; and a Pocket Survival Pak contents list, so you don’t leave any of these vital life-saving items behind. Retail price of $33. Adventure Medical Kits.