Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5 vs MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5 ($18) vs MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch ($74.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right trail kit.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5 | MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $18 | $74.95 |
| Weight | 100g | 431g |
| People | 1-2 | — |
| Duration | 1-4 days | — |
| Case | DryFlex waterproof | — |
| Guide | Quick-reference included | — |
| Weight | 100g | 431g (15.2 oz, low end of MyMedic's published 15.2 oz to 1 lb 7.2 oz range) |
| Focus | Trail injuries | — |
| Supplies | — | 100+ first aid and trauma items |
| Pouch | — | Cordura nylon, tear-away inner pouch |
| Size | — | 7.5 x 6 x 3 in |
Pros & Cons
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5
- DryFlex waterproof bags
- Organized by injury type
- Quick-reference guide
- 100g ultralight
- Sized for day hikes
- Limited supplies for groups
- $18 basic contents
- Needs customization
MyMedic Sidekick IFAK Pouch
- Over 100 supplies in one pouch
- Tear-away inner pouch doubles as a mini kit
- Cordura nylon construction
- 7.5 in tall is bag-sized, not pocket-sized
- Weight depends on configuration, MyMedic lists a range
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .5 is the better value at $18. Both are part of our curated trail kit index — tap through to check current pricing.
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