Emergency and first aid gear for remote travel

The farther you drive from pavement, the longer help takes to arrive. This collection covers the four things to carry on every trip: first aid, recovery, water and light.

• First aid: MyMedic MyFAK, Micro Trauma, Hiker Medic and the Cycle Medic bike kit. Keep one kit in the vehicle and a smaller one in your pack.
• Recovery: ActionTrax Recovery Boards and the Metal Tooth ActionTrax for getting unstuck without a second vehicle.
• Water: GRAYL GeoPress purifiers and cartridges, and LifeSaver Bottle, Liberty, Wayfarer and Lifeline filters with replacement cartridges.
• Light and signal: the Fenix CP50R road hazard camping lantern, the Industrial Revolution Sprout LED lantern, the Body Armor 4x4 emergency LED road flare and Stormproof Firesticks.

Check your kit before each season and replace anything used or expired. Tell someone your route and expected return before heading out.

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