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#3 on this list
Ultralight/Watertight .7
Adventure Medical Kits
The backpacker standard: two DryFlex bags keeping a sensible solo kit dry at eight ounces.
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#4 on this list
Individual Bleeding Control Kit
North American Rescue
Not a full kit — the bleeding module every other kit should be paired with. CAT tourniquet and Combat Gauze.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Ultralight/Watertight .7 | Individual Bleeding Control Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Adventure Medical Kits | North American Rescue |
| Weight | Around 8 oz | Under 1 lb |
| Ideal Users | Solo backpackers, day hikers | — |
| Duration | Up to 4 days | — |
| Water Protection | Dual DryFlex bags | — |
| Core Focus | Bleeding, blisters, pain, sprains | — |
| Purpose | — | Severe Bleeding Control |
| Key Contents | — | CAT Tourniquet, Combat Gauze |
| Footprint | — | Compact Pouch |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Ultralight/Watertight .7
- Excellent waterproofing with dual DryFlex bags
- Very lightweight and compact for backpacking
- Sensible selection of essential supplies for one or two people
- Good value for the included protective features
- Visible and accessible contents
- Limited supplies for more than two people or extended trips
- Basic pain relief and medication assortment
- Requires customization for personal medical needs
- Dry bags can be fiddly to open in cold weather
Individual Bleeding Control Kit
- Contains professional-grade, proven bleeding control tools
- Compact and lightweight for critical life-saving capability
- Components are highly durable and reliable
- Superior to bleeding components found in generic kits
- Essential addition to any comprehensive backcountry kit
- Not a standalone first aid kit, must be paired with other supplies
- Requires user training for effective and safe application
- Higher cost than basic first aid modules due to specialized contents
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