Hiking First Aid Kit

A day hike or a multi-day trek can be hours from the nearest help, so the kit you carry has to cover snake bite, a bad cut, a sprain, and a burn from one small bag. This one packs a snake bite bandage with a compression indicator, a trauma haemorrhage-control dressing, a foam aluminium splint, and burn gel into a hard-wearing case with a zip lock and waist belt, so it rides on your hip and stays out of the way.

The contents are chosen for the trail rather than the medicine cabinet. You get a snake bite bandage with a built-in compression indicator so the wrap pressure is right under stress, a 15cm x 18cm trauma and haemorrhage-control dressing for a serious bleed, a foam aluminium splint for a rolled ankle or a fracture, and burn gel plus a burn gel dressing for scalds around the camp stove. Wound dressings, non-adherent dressings, eye pads, saline, gloves, and a CPR face shield round out the smaller injuries.

The bag is a hard-wearing case measuring 21cm x 15cm x 7.5cm with a zip lock closure and a waist belt for hands-free carry. It is ultra-light, so it earns its place in a pack, and the layout keeps the time-critical items findable without unpacking everything.

We design and assemble this kit in-house in Bendigo to meet Australian first aid kit requirements, and we ship it from our East Bendigo warehouse and Sydney fulfilment centre. FAD has been family-owned since 2011, and the team can build a version with extras like added snake bite bandages or burn gel if your trips run long or remote. The same account that carries this kit carries the refill stock, so topping it up after a trip is one order. If you want a hand matching it to where you walk, the team on 03 5443 2239 has handled the range.

Features

• Snake bite bandage with a built-in compression indicator
• Trauma and haemorrhage-control wound dressing, 15cm x 18cm
• Foam aluminium splint, rolled 90cm x 10cm, for sprains and fractures
• Burn gel sachets and a 10cm x 10cm burn gel dressing for scalds
• Ultra-light hard-wearing case with zip lock and waist belt for hands-free carry
• Glow stick, whistle, and pocket torch for visibility and signalling
• Case size 21cm x 15cm x 7.5cm

Specifications

• Bag size: 21cm x 15cm x 7.5cm
• Bag type: hard-wearing case, zip lock closure, waist belt
• Designed and assembled in-house in Bendigo
• Single configuration (no size variants)

What's in the box

• Alcohol Swab Single x 10
• Amputated Parts Bags (3) x 1
• Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes Single x 10
• Antiseptic Cream Sachet 1g x 2
• Burn Gel 3.5g Sachet x 2
• Burn Gel Dressing 10cm x 10cm x 1
• Combine Dressing White 20cm x 20cm x 1
• Conforming Bandage Heavy Beige 50mm x 1
• Conforming Bandage Heavy Beige 100mm x 2
• Conforming Gauze Bandage Light White 50mm x 1
• Conforming Gauze Bandage Light White 75mm x 1
• Conforming Gauze Bandage Light White 100mm x 1
• CPR Face Shield Disposable x 1
• Elastic Crepe Bandage Medium White 75mm x 1
• Emergency Thermal Blanket x 2
• Empty First Aid Bag Large Blue x 1
• Eye and Wound Wash Saline 15ml x 10
• Eye Wash Bath x 1
• Fabric Plasters Env (25) x 1
• Fabric Plasters Fingertip and Knuckle (12) x 1
• First Aid Guide Booklet 10.5cm x 15cm x 1
• First Aid Sticker Reflective 10cm x 10cm x 1
• Foam Aluminium Splint Rolled 90cm x 10cm x 1
• Gauze Swabs (3) 7.5cm x 7.5cm x 3
• Gloves Nitrile PF Large Pair x 2
• Instant Ice Pack 80g x 2
• Non Adherent Dressing 5cm x 5cm x 1
• Non Adherent Dressing 5cm x 7.5cm x 2
• Non Adherent Dressing 7.5cm x 10cm x 2
• Non Adherent Dressing 10cm x 10cm x 1
• Non Adherent Eye Pads White 5.5cm x 7.7cm x 2
• Non-Woven Micropore Paper Tape 1.25cm x 5m x 1
• Notepad and Pen 7.5cm x 11.5cm x 1
• Safety Light Glow Stick Green x 1
• Safety Pins (12) x 1
• Snake Bite Bandage with Compression Indicator x 1
• Splinter Forceps 12.5cm x 1
• Splinter Probes (5) x 2
• Sunscreen Ultra Protect SPF50+ Sachet 10ml x 1
• Torch Portable Pocket x 1
• Trauma and Haemorrhage Control Wound Dressing Bandage 15cm x 18cm x 1
• Triangular Bandage Non Woven White 110cm x 110cm x 2
• Universal Shears 19cm x 1
• Whistle Plastic Yellow x 1
• Wound Closure Strips 3mm White 3mm x 75mm x 1
• Wound Dressing White Size 13 8cm x 10cm x 1
• Wound Dressing White Size 14 12cm x 12cm x 2
• Wound Dressing White Size 15 18cm x 18cm x 1
• Zinc Oxide Tape 2.5cm x 5m x 1

Download the full contents list (PDF)

Usage

Wear it on the waist belt or clip it where you can reach it without taking your pack off, because the snake bite bandage and the trauma dressing are both time-critical. Learn how the compression-indicator bandage works before you head out, since getting the wrap pressure right matters most when you are rushed. Check the contents before each trip and replace anything used or past its expiry.

Care and storage

Store out of direct heat and sunlight, and dry the case out after a wet trip so the contents stay usable. Replace dressings, burn gel, and any expired items as part of a pre-trip check.

Common questions

Will it handle a snake bite? Yes, it carries a snake bite bandage with a compression indicator, which is the first-response item for a suspected envenomation while you get to help.

Is it light enough for a multi-day pack? Yes, it is built to be ultra-light and rides on the waist belt rather than taking up pack volume.

Can I add my own items? Yes. Speak to the team and we can build a version with extras like added snake bite bandages, burn gel, or personal medication space.

How do I restock it? Order the contents or refill stock through FAD in the one account, so you are not chasing trail items across multiple suppliers.

For a full packing guide, read what to pack in a first aid kit for hiking. See the wider range in the hiking first aid kits collection, or step up to the outdoor survival first aid kit if you work or travel in remote, high-risk country.