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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Question:
I’m back packing through Asia for 6 weeks and would like to know what you would recommend for a first aid kit in case of an emergency. Thanks, Dan R.
Answer:
Dan,
For 6 weeks in Asia, I highly recommend our World Travel kit plus a Suture/Syringe Medic. The World Travel kit is designed for trips like yours, with comprehensive wound-care supplies and a large suite of medications for pain, flu, and stomach maladies.
Tags: Choosing a Medical Kit, Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, Suture Kit, Travel First Aid, Travel Medical Kits, Travel Tip Posted in Product Information | No Comments »
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Question:
I bought a pack of the GlacierGel to use on the ball of my foot, and despite following the instructions they quickly fell off. Just wondering why that was? For the time they were on it did drastically reduce the pain, so job well done there. Is it just the nature of the bottom of the foot, and if so how do you recommend keeping the in place? Sean M.
Answer:
Hi Sean,
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
Content from AMK’s A Comprehensive Guide To Wilderness & Travel Medicine, 3rd Edition, penned by Eric A. Weiss, MD, is now available for download via a new iPhone application called iMedjet.
Developed by MedjetAssist, a Birmingham, Alabama-based company offering emergency medical evacuation services to travelers, iMedjet includes The Guide’s easy-to-access info on diagnosing and treating fractures and dislocations, allergic reactions, altitude sickness, insect stings, snake bites and heart attacks, among other potentially life threatening emergencies.Like the book, the app also features helpful illustrations and special sections on preparing for foreign travel and treating common travel-related diseases.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Question:
I like the patient assessment form and i need copies for my aid kit due to water damage. Do you have new copies you can send me electonically? Much appreciated, Sean B.
Answer:
Hi Sean,
Thanks for the email. You can download the form under First Aid and Survival Downloads.
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Friday, July 17th, 2009

AfterBite was featured on Good Morning America. Watch the full segment here and download a $.50 coupon here.
Don’t forget to stock up on insect repellent to stop the bites!
Want Deet? Try Ben’s 30 or Ben’s 100 – the ultimate in long lasting mosquito and tick protection!
No Deet? Try new Natrapel 8hour. CDC Recommended deet-free repellent that provides up to 8 hours of protection against mosquitoes, ticks and other biting insects. Download a $1.00 off coupon! Added bonus – Natrapel 8hour won’t harm your gear – safe for fishing line and other synthetic materials.
Tags: AfterBite, Ben's Insect Repellent, Natrapel 8 Hour Posted in Product Information, Product Reviews | No Comments »
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Question:
FAKs rated by people/days (2-3 people, 5-7 days) frustrate me. I think a more useful measure might be people/”time to help”. I bought the Field Trauma kit because I was looking for a kit to use where assistance was 1-2 hours away, I want the kit to answer “What will kill the victim in 1-2 hours?” – Bleeding, not breathing. If a 1″x3″ bandage will stop it, you won’t die today from it. We’re within 2-6 hours of aid, so what do I need to keep a victim alive till we get help?
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Tags: Adventure Medical Kits, Choosing a Medical Kit, Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, Comprehensive Medical Kit, Mountain Series Kits Posted in Product Information | No Comments »
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
The recent Swine Flu scare, and the subsequent calls of government health officials to use hand sanitizers regularly as a key means of reducing the likelihood of contracting the virus, has reignited the alcohol vs. benzalkonium chloride debate. While alcohol based hand sanitizers with concentration levels above 60% are effective at killing germs, next generation sanitizers containing benzalkonium chloride have been shown to provide protection long after an alcohol based sanitizer evaporates from your skin. 
Handclens (the generic name for AMK’s Adventure Hand Sanitizer ), which contains BZK, kills all 3 types of germs: viruses, bacteria and fungi, including Influenza Type A, of which Swine Flu H1N1 is a subtype.
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Monday, April 20th, 2009

Adventure Medical Kits’ marketing director Frank Meyer appeared on San Francisco’s KGO AM 810’s “On The Go” Travel Show on Saturday April 18th.
In the first segment Frank discusses with host John Hamiltion the Ultralight Series, the Adventurer, the S.O.L. Pak and other essential gear for camping in Northern California.
In the second segment on KGO AM 810, Frank talks about the World Travel kit, Ben’s & Natrapel 8 hour insect repellents, AfterBite and other must-pack items relevant for adventure travelers.
Tags: AfterBite, Backcountry First Aid, Backcountry Survival, Ben's Insect Repellent, Choosing a Medical Kit, Light & Fast Adventurer, Natrapel 8 Hour, S.O.L. Survival Pak, Travel First Aid, Travel Medical Kits, Travel Tip, Ultralight & Watertight Medical Kit Posted in Product Information | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Question:
Do you recommend adding Celox powder to first aid kits? My situation is carrying the master FAK for a crew of 8-10 scouts and adults for 10+ days backpacking at Philmont.
Thanks, Dan
Answer:
Dear Dan,
I do recommend carrying a “Hemostatic dressing” for adventures like yours where the activities are higher risk and the remoteness of your adventure means professional medical care will not arrive quickly.
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
We know everyone loves a sale!
Check out our new SALE section – 35% off overstocked or discontinued items.
Featuring:
- Travel Series Medical Kits
- Gear Repair Items
- Aloksak Bags
- Ten Essentials Leader RT Kit
Supplies are limited – bookmark the page and check back often to see what has been added.
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