How To Build Your Backcountry or Wilderness First Aid Kit

Learn how to customize the best wilderness first aid kit for your trip!

— FREE WEBINAR with LIVE Q&A —

Includes webinar replay & slides

Rethink your "little red box"!

Discover how to make sure you have what you need — when you need it — and not an ounce more!

No sales pitches—just solid information from an expert.

Using the PAWS method to audit your wilderness first aid kit (FAK)

Survival Med's 7-point checklist for upgrading an off-the-shelf FAK

Real-life kit fails - what went wrong & why

Critical life & death FAK mistakes & how to guard against them

OTC & Rx meds for pain, infection, GI issues, sleep/alertness & more

The "never list" - FAK supplies that cause more harm than good

Packing a FAK for chronic medical conditions

Why you should almost always pack a pregnancy test

Common questions about expired meds, using someone else's Rx, etc.

Detailed supply and gear recommendations for injury, illness, wound care & water purification

Special FAK needs for hunting, climbing & other high-velocity scenarios

Natural alternatives to retail products

Underappreciated FAK extras

Choosing the right FAK container - how to balance durability, weight, rapid access

It could mean the difference between life and death.