AMK - Ultralight Medical Kit .9

A solid wilderness first aid kit can be the difference between a minor setback and a serious situation, especially when you're days from the nearest trailhead or road.

The AMK Ultralight/Watertight .9 is a well-thought-out backcountry first aid kit built for multi-sport adventurers tackling trips of one to four days. It covers the essentials for wound care, blister management, and pain relief, while also carrying real trauma supplies for bleeding control, fractures, and sprains. That's a meaningful range of capability for something small enough to toss in a pack or canoe barrel.

Two layers of waterproofing keep your supplies dry when conditions turn. The inner DryFlex bag is fully waterproof, while the outer bag adds a durable water-repellent finish as a first line of defence. For paddlers running rivers or portaging through rain, that extra protection matters.

Beyond medical supplies, the kit includes a mini roll of duct tape and safety pins for quick gear repairs on the go. Die-cut moleskin rounds out the kit for blister prevention on long portages or trail days. Originally designed for adventure racing, it translates well to canoe tripping, kayak touring, and any multi-day outing where reliable, lightweight first aid is non-negotiable.

• Suitable for 1 to 4 people on trips of 1 to 4 days
• 2-stage waterproofing: waterproof DryFlex inner bag and water-resistant outer bag
• Trauma supplies: trauma pad, dressings, elastic wraps
• Wound care: irrigation syringe, wound closure strips, topical adhesive
• Includes medications for pain, illness, and allergies
• Blister prevention with die-cut moleskin
• Gear repair: duct tape and safety pins included