When you’re travelling in the remote corners of Australia — hundreds of kilometres from professional help — a good first aid kit and the knowledge to apply life-saving techniques can mean the difference between life and death.
Whether you’re a day tripper, a weekend warrior, travelling nomads or seasoned adventurers, an essential part of any camping gear is a well-stocked first aid kit — one that is fit for your purpose — and the knowledge to use it in a medical emergency.
A247 has a wide range of first-aid kits to suit a variety of uses so you can always be prepared in the unlikely event that you will need it.
Snake bite kit
Given the number of snakes in Australia, the incidence of snake bite is fortunately pretty rare. However, in such events a snake bite can be deadly if quick action is not taken.
The SURVIVAL Snake Bite Kit ($79.95) has been designed in Australia by leading first aid and snake safety experts. It contains all the first aid contents you need to assist in the onsite treatment of a venomous snake or funnel-web spider bite, as well instructions on correct snake bite bandage technique.
Weighing just 555g, the bag is made of durable coated polyester with strong zips and handles and can be easily attached to belts, backpacks, mountain bikes, hiking gear and camping gear, and it stores easily in caravans and 4WDs.
Vehicle kit
Whether you’re in a car, 4WD, caravan, motorhome, boat or trailer, the SURVIVAL Vehicle First Aid Kit ($129.95) is an essential addition to every Australian vehicle and means you’ll be prepared for any emergency on the road.
Designed with weight (1.25kg) and space in mind, the vehicle kit uses a colour-coded labelling system which clearly identifies the first aid contents and explains the typical use for each item, making it quicker and easier to respond to any emergency situation.
The numbered labelling system also tells you how many of each item you should have, so you know when you need to refill and restock.
As well as the first aid items, the vehicle kit contains CPR instructions in the case of any on-the-road emergency.
You can also personalise the kit to make it specific to your own vehicle. A dedicated personal space section allows you to add your own insect repellent, sunscreen, personal medications, blister packs or a couple of extra bandages.
Handy kit
The SURVIVAL Handy First Aid Kit ($79.95) might be small but it’s a serious bit of kit portable enough to take with you on the go. Compact and light at just 500g, this kit contains a SMART Snake Bandage and Pocket CPR kit , as well as gloves, saline, antiseptic wipes and a resuscitation mask, shears, a first aid instruction booklet, tweezers, wound closures and a lightweight, compact emergency blanket that can be used to treat shock and hypothermia.
The Handy First Aid kit fits perfectly into handbags, sports bags, day packs, backpacks, rucksacks, child strollers or baby prams.
This kit also features the colour-coded labelling system and the easy refill/restock numbered labelling system and a section for your own personal items.
Grab and go
Whether you’re on duty in the school yard or heading out on an excursion, the safety of those in your care is a big responsibility.
The SURVIVAL Grab and Go First Aid Kit ($154.95) is perfect for educators, carers, teachers and others and is portable, practical and fully equipped to help you deal with a wide range of first aid issues.
Weighing just 1.1kg, it is jam-packed with safety essentials such as bandages, gloves and swabs, shears, tweezers, emergency blanket, adhesive tape, eye cup and CPR kit.
A first aid booklet has step-by-step instructions to help you treat a range of first aid emergencies.
In addition, it includes:
- A clearly marked Epipen® holder, to ensure quick and easy access to your personal Epipen® when you need it most
- An ‘asthma resource’ section, with enough space for your personal asthma puffer or portable disposable spacer
- A personal pocket to add information relating to specific individuals’ medical conditions
- Two SMART bandages to deal with snake bites, sprains and major bleeds
- SURVIVAL wallet (including those all-important Band-Aids)
- Easy-to-use straps
- An accessible front pocket for tissues, wet wipes and more
At work
Once you’ve seen how great these first aid kits are when you are faced with an emergency while travelling out on the road, why not invest in a kit for your workplace when you get home?
The SURVIVAL Workplace First Aid Kit ($179.95) contains all the components you need to be nationally compliant with Safe Work Australia's Workplace Health and Safety Code of Practice and will have you covered for any workplace emergency.
Weighing in at 1.6kg, this kit is designed in Australia by leading first aid experts and incorporates the colour-coded labelling system for easy identification of contents, as well as the numbering system for easy refill and restock when items run low.
The workplace kit contains CPR instructions to support your first aid training in the case of a workplace emergency and also features two additional 30ml vials of saline, as used by on-the-ground paramedics for the washing of wounds.
The new-look KIT is also now bigger than ever, with an increased depth and an extra full mesh panel, as well as two new, deep pockets for increased storage of personal first aid items and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Dont forget your furry friends
With some 75 per cent of caravan parks around Australia now pet-friendly, you can bet that many folks are travelling with their four-legged companions.
Don’t forget their first aid needs and buy a SURVIVAL Pet First Aid Kit ($129.95) for everyday and emergency use.
Designed to sit perfectly on your hip with a clever waist belt attachment, this pet kit provides easy access to every accessory, treat and first aid tool your favourite furry friend will ever need.
Perfect for the home, car or daily walking adventures, this kit includes:
- SURVIVAL’s SMART Bandage to manage potentially deadly snake and funnel-web spider bites on pets and humans
- Digital Thermometer: Monitor the temperature of your four-legged friends to ensure they don’t overheat
- Muzzle Pocket: A pocket to keep a collapsible muzzle
- Silicon Pet Bowl: Give your pet food or water no matter where you are
- Tick Removal Spoon and Tweezers: Specifically designed to remove a tick that has attached itself to the body
- Shears: Clip away any nasties
- Vital first aid supplies: Including dressings, swabs, emergency foil blanket and skin cleaning wipes which can be used to treat animals and humans alike.
