In remote wilderness, you are the medical system. This kit makes sure you're ready for that.
When you are 8 miles from the trailhead with no cell service, or at 14,000 feet in the Andes, or on a multi day backpacking trip in grizzly country, the supplies you brought are the only supplies you have. This is the most serious kit Fairview builds. 39 wilderness and emergency items. Advanced trauma supplies (QuikClot, Israeli bandage, SAM splint) require training to use correctly. Wilderness First Aid certification is strongly recommended before any trip more than 4 miles from the trailhead.
- QuikClot hemostatic gauze (severe bleeding control)
- Israeli bandage (pressure dressing)
- SAM splint (immobilize fractures and sprains)
- Wound closure strips (Steri-Strips)
- Tourniquet (CAT-style, life threatening bleeding)
- Trauma shears
- Acetazolamide protocol information card (altitude sickness, prescription required)
- Water purification tablets (100 count)
- Portable water filter (gravity or pump)
- Electrolyte replacement (high volume, 40 servings)
- Triple antibiotic ointment (large tube)
- Antiseptic wipes (assorted)
- Hydrogen peroxide wipes
- Iodine prep pads
- Sterile gauze (multiple sizes)
- Medical tape (cloth and waterproof)
- Adhesive bandages (assorted including knuckle and finger)
- Moleskin (large supply for multi day hiking)
- Blister treatment (Compeed style)
- Ibuprofen 200mg (large supply)
- Acetaminophen 500mg
- Naproxen Aleve
- Diphenhydramine Benadryl (severe allergic reactions)
- Loperamide Imodium
- Ondansetron information card (anti nausea, prescription option)
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ (large tube)
- Lip balm SPF 30 (multiple)
- Insect repellent DEET 40%
- Permethrin clothing spray
- Emergency thermal blanket (mylar)
- Glow sticks (signaling and lighting)
- Tweezers and splinter probe
- Safety pins (multiple sizes)
- Medical scissors
- Nitrile gloves (multiple pairs)
- CPR face shield
- Emergency whistle
- Pre trip preparation checklist (training, conditioning, communication plan)
- Wilderness emergency contact card and protocol guide
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QuikClot is a hemostatic gauze that stops severe bleeding by accelerating clotting. The Israeli bandage is a pressure dressing designed for combat medicine, now standard in wilderness first aid. The SAM splint is a moldable aluminum splint that immobilizes fractures and sprains without requiring training to construct from scratch. These are not products that belong in a generic first aid kit. They are products that belong in a kit designed for situations where you cannot reach emergency services in under an hour. The 1 hour rule: if you cannot get to definitive medical care in under 1 hour, you need supplies that can stabilize a serious injury until you can.
Acetazolamide is a prescription medication for altitude sickness prevention and treatment. Anyone traveling above 8,000 feet should consult a travel medicine physician 6 to 8 weeks before departure to discuss whether acetazolamide is appropriate. The protocol information card in this kit explains the standard prophylactic and treatment protocols. Do not fly directly to altitude and immediately hike. Acclimatization plans matter. At 14,000 feet, dehydration is not an inconvenience, it is life threatening. The water purification system in this kit (tablets plus portable filter) provides redundancy because in the backcountry, redundancy is preparation.
I want to be direct about this kit: it contains supplies that require training to use correctly. QuikClot and an Israeli bandage in the hands of someone who has never seen them before are not as useful as they should be. I strongly recommend Wilderness First Aid certification before any trip that takes you more than a few miles from emergency services. That said, I also want to be direct about this: the difference between having this kit and not having it in a serious backcountry emergency is the difference between managing a situation and losing control of it. Knowledge and preparation together are how people come home. Go take the course. Then buy this kit. In that order if possible, in this order if your trip is in two weeks.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
When should I order this kit before my trip?
Most kits should be ordered at least 7 days before departure. Some protocols require pre departure time to work. The Tropical Kit probiotic should start 1 week before travel. The Adventure Kit recommends 2 weeks for trip preparation. All kits ship within 24 hours. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Is this TSA compliant for carry on?
Yes. All liquids in the kit are TSA compliant sizes (under 3.4oz). Medically necessary liquids are exempt from size limits and should be declared at security. Always pack your travel kit in your carry on, never checked luggage. A kit you can't reach during a 14 hour flight or hotel arrival is a kit you don't have.
What if I don't use everything in the kit?
Most travelers use 40 to 60 percent. The rest is your emergency coverage. A QuikClot gauze pad weighs nothing and you may never need it. But if you do need it, it is irreplaceable. Every item earns its weight. Nothing is filler.
Will the products in this kit interact with my prescriptions?
Most travel kit products are over the counter and safe to combine with common prescriptions, but specific interactions exist. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) interacts with aspirin and certain blood thinners. Antihistamines can amplify sedation when combined with sleep aids. Call Fairview for a free medication interaction review before your trip. Dr. Mike personally reviews your medication list in 10 minutes.
Can I get a refund if my trip is cancelled?
Yes. Return unopened kits within 90 days for a full refund. If your trip is cancelled and the kit hasn't shipped yet, contact Fairview for an immediate refund or to delay shipping until your rescheduled travel. Opened kits can be returned within 30 days if products are unused.
Does the kit come with instructions?
Every kit ships with Dr. Mike's protocol card explaining what to use when, in what order, at what dose. The Family Kit includes a weight based pediatric dosing chart. The Tropical Kit includes a destination specific health alert sheet. The Adventure Kit includes a pre trip preparation checklist. This is the pharmacist consultation that used to require driving to a store.
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