What do surfing, sport fishing and birding in Panama have in common? Aside from the obvious—the thrill of a lifetime—they are all outdoor adventure activities that require special consideration when packing your bags.

adventure first aid kitsWhen doing these or other outdoor activities at home, the risks just aren’t as great. An injury as innocent as a scratch doesn’t warrant a second thought at home . . . but when you’re in a remote location, and in the tropics, that simple scratch has just compromised your body’s first line of natural defense against a host of new and unknown enemies.

Bringing a comprehensive first aid kit on your adventure travels is easy, creating a comprehensive and compact first aid kit for light travels is a challenge. Even more challenging is doing it cost effectively. Consider buying a first aid kit specially designed for adventure travel. I know it doesn’t seem logical, but you can actually save money by purchasing a pre-made kit and not going the build-it-yourself route when it comes to first aid kits.

Assembling a comprehensive adventure first aid kit requires that a broad range of products be purchased, most often in quantities greater than you’ll need in your kit. For example, the cost of buying an entire box of surgical gloves to only pack 2 pair can really run the cost up.

When it comes to adventure first aid, Adventure Medical Kits is the hands down leader in the industry. You’ll find their first aid kits in the packs of Everest mountaineers and third world trekkers alike. Adventure Medical Kits make a wide range products for everything from day trips to extended backcountry travel, and even waterproof kits specially designed for boating.

Visit our friends at Applied Vitals to beef-up on your adventure first aid gear. Applied Vitals specializes in emergency and recreational preparedness and carry the full line of Adventure Medical Kits at a great price.