Gear 2018: Nr 4

Fourth up on the list is an item often discussed, sometimes ignored but always required on Adventure trips. The humble First Aid kit. Except, this one is specifically designed for motorcycling and the perfect size to carry along on your next two-wheeled adventure.

RideWild Medical

“Sometimes, you have to be your own help.” Typical first aid kits are great for bumps and scrapes but usually aren’t equipped for the reality of a riding injury in a remote part of the planet. Traditionally riders would scrounge together a first aid kit from what they thought they might need or in a few cases from some hard earned experience. The usual lack of knowledge and the size of store-bought automotive kits often means that there’s no medical equipment on hand when an emergency does arise. But that is exactly what Aaron Kim from RideWild Medical has set out to change with his Adventure motorcycling specific first aid kits. “RideWild kits contain pro-grade first aid gear designed to treat and stabilize the most common motorcycle injuries; fractures, abrasions, and serious bleeding.” And Aaron also has the experience and miles to back up his claim; “Our kits are based on the kit I carried for 10 000 mi / 16 100 km on the Pan-American highway, and afterward further refined by my experience working as a track medic.” The kits have also been built on feedback from other riders and medical experts with a specific aim on the common injuries sustained while motorcycling.

The Off-Road Kit includes; two triangular bandages, trauma shears, transpore tape and four safety pins for dealing with fractures. For bleeding, cuts and scrapes a pair of Bearclaw gloves, a RATS tourniquet, NAR compressed gauze, band-aids, and a moleskin bandage is included. Rounding out the rest of the kit is some triple antibiotic ointment, burn gel, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Steri-Strips, and a compact Coast G19 flashlight. “All the essentials in a slimmed-down version of our original kit. Stop a serious bleed, build a sling, splint a limb, or just clean yourself up and finish the ride.” The kit is conveniently sized for a jacket pocket, backpack or fender bag and comes in a durable see-through pouch with a double seal making it completely waterproof. “Every good adventure includes a healthy dose of danger, but that doesn’t mean we have to go in unprepared.”

Pro: Compact drybag makes it easy to carry. Covers all the usual culprits for moto related crashes.

Con: If you are unfamiliar with First Aid, Take some time to read up on proper emergency medical procedures.

Tip: The RideWild Medical Blog has some great info every rider should be aware of. Also, check out the bigger ADV Kit (Below)

Images by RideWild Medical and ADVroad.com