Excellent kit. Has all the basic necessity needed for a bike commuter.
The outer shell:
It's a bit bulky but it fits snugly inside my Topeak trunk bag. Conversely, the shell feels robust enough to have it attached outside my bag without having to worry about it cracking under pressure if I were to fall or run into something.
Unlike the plastic box, the bright red color really catches your eye and the zipper allows the case to deform and hold whatever you shove inside securely.
The only flaw I see is the clear vinyl pockets that may rip. Mesh would have been a better option for a see through and expandable pocket.
Content:
Attached is a picture of everything that is included in the kit.
This kit is sufficient for everyday minor injuries.
The tweezer feels a bit cheap and you may want to replace it.
Everything else seems neatly organized and packaged properly.
Extra stuff:
It's nice that the case is able to hold extra item so I went ahead and placed the following inside:
Pen
Small "Field notes" notepad
3 advil pills
3 plastic ziploc bags
3 packets of Pedialyte (electrolyte packets for dehydration)
small, hand sanitizer
safety pins
4 medium gauze pads
a roll of waterproof adhesive tape (bikers tends to get sweaty)
metal tweezers
Conclusion:
I am very content with this kit and will purchase another one for my car.
Please review the first aid instruction included beforehand and familiarize yourself on how to use each item effectively. (I didn't know alcohol prep and antiseptic towelettes are different and are used differently)
You'll never know when you'll need this and I wish I had purchase this sooner since accidents do happens when you least expect it.
(Unrelated, but an older lady fell off her bike on a bike trail and literally ripped her skin open to where the skin was flapping and her bones was peeking underneath. Had I had this first aid kit, I would have been able to clean the wound, apply butterfly bandage, apply pressure with clean gauze, wrap the wound, and elevate her arm with the triangular bandage.)
Hopefully this review helps and I will update it periodically.
| Manufacturer | Lifeline |
|---|---|
| Brand | LIFELINE |
| Model | Road Trip First Aid Kit |
| Item Weight | 1.28 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 7.55 x 12.5 x 3.35 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 4180AAA |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4180AAA |
