OverBoard have produced an essential, 100% waterproof first aid kit. Produced in a mega tough nylon coated PVC, all the seams are high frequency welded to ensure it keeps the sterile kit safe and dry from water, dust and mud ingress. OverBoard rate this bag to IP66, meaning it can handle a quick submersion and floats should it fall in the water.
The pack includes a shoulder strap, or you can thread a belt vertically or horizontally through the gear loop on the back of the bag. There are also several D loops so you can carabiner the First Aid kit to your paddle board, boat or canoe, leaving your hands free.
Inside the dry bag is a zippered wallet containing all the essentials, making it the perfect stater kit to add to as you choose.
Waterproof First Aid Kit contains:
- 1 X elastic bandage
- 1 X elastic crepe bandage
- 1 X resuscitation Aid with One Way Valve
- 2 X disposable gloves
- 6 X alcohol wipes
- 1 X burn gel
- 2 X blister pads
- 23 X plasters of various shapes and sizes
- 4 X gauze pads
- 1 X triangular bandage
- 1 X tape
- 6 X safety pins
- 1 X tweezers
- 1 X scissors
- 1 X resuscitation guide
All the treatments are manufactured to European quality standards and carry the CE mark.
The team here at Dry Bags UK highly recommend taking a waterproof First Aid Kit with you on every adventure. Not only could it save your life or that of someone in your group, you may come across a casualty and be able to administer first aid to them too. It is well worth familiarising yourself with the contents of kit, so you know what is there and how to apply it before trying to do so under pressure.
Stay safe out there and have fun!