First, let me say that I've done hands on first aid for 6 years for quite a few different injuries and put two of my own comprehensive first aid kits together.
This first aid kit is $200 at the time of this review, which is certainly not cheap but it's an almost perfect kit for a car or base camp - somewhere you will rarely need it but will be really glad to have it in quite a few situations. I can also tell you from experience that you'll struggle to put it together for any less.
This kit covers typical first aid but extends to tick bites, sprains, burns, etc. Included stuff seems to be decent quality, it's in resealable pouches and it's very well labelled and organized. Really important for quick access. There is also a nice guide with pictures to help you handle various situations. The pouch is good quality with molle attachment, shoulder strap and carry handle. And, crucially, has space for additional items and molle on the front for expansion.
Here is what I would add to this kit:
- Meds: pain management, nausea, stomach, allergy relief, etc
- bzk sanitizing wipes. This kit only includes alcohol wipes and that's quite painful on cuts and other injuries. BZK wipes don't hurt at all
- vaseline. I'm surprised it's not included at this price point. It's so useful to help with chafing (you can also apply it to toilet paper, if you know what I mean), and even to help start a fire
- small roll of toilet paper
- more nitrile gloves
-Inventory of everything you have. There is a picture in the ad but no list
And then I personally would also supplement it to handle more serious bleeding. Stuff you hope to never use but will literally be a difference between life and death of you find yourself in that situation:
- a brand name tourniquet (like CAT - don't get a cheap one)
- more "Israeli bandages". These allow you to apply pressure on the wound *AND* you can apply them one handed, which is critical for self-treatment. The kit includes one 6" Israeli bandage, but I'd add another two 4" and one more 6".
- I also recommend some hemostatic gauze (like ChitoSAM) that you can pack a wound with to help stop the bleeding. At least some more regular Gause if you don't "splurge" on hemostatic variety
- a chest seal in case of a chest wound. Definitely not required but it doesn't take much space and you'll be really glad to have it if you know what to do with it
And finally, I STRONGLY recommend taking "Stop the Bleed" course. It's quick and you learn a LOT about handling heavy bleeding. You definitely don't want to be trying to figure it all out in a real emergency.
You can easily add all of this into this kit, although you'll probably want an external molle tourniquet pouch. If you tried to assemble this kit yourself, you'd end up with larger quantities of everything for a bit more money. But if it's a kit that you only use once in a blue moon, do you really want tubes of hydrocortisone, polysporin, etc? Especially since it'll all expire in a few years. By the way, I got this kit in October of 2025 and the earliest expiration date in the kit is mid-2028. Some things are expiring in 2030.
Also, the reason I say it's for a car or base camp is because it weighs 2kg. Once you add a few more things, you'll be around 2.5kg (5.5lb). You probably won't want to carry it around all the time, unless you're in a large group.
Overall, excellent kit if you're starting from scratch, especially if you're taking long drives or are out in the wilderness, and you don't have to carry it for long. Hope this helps!!
| Manufacturer | FIRSTAR HEALTHCARE CO., LTD. |
|---|---|
| Item model number | Large Pro First Aid Kit |
| Product Dimensions | 18.49 x 13 x 26.01 cm; 2 kg |
| ASIN | B0FND43WYX |
