The Sawyer: Backcountry Trauma Powerhouse

Best for: Expeditions · Basecamp · Serious Backcountry Adventures

Originally developed for the talented trail builders at Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance in Washington State, this kit has been battle-tested in some of the most remote and unforgiving terrain in the world. It's not your average boo-boo kit - the Sawyer combines everyday wound care with serious trauma tools (including a windlass-style tourniquet, SAM splint, and trauma shears), because real adventures call for real preparedness. 

Whether you're tackling a technical ascent wayyyy out there or setting up basecamp for a bigger mission, this kit is the perfect addition to your adventure first aid arsenal.

*Heads up* While The Sawyer is notably light (28oz!) for what it can do, it is about twice the footprint of the Traverse kit. It does still fit easily into a daypack, but note the difference in size when choosing the right kit for your adventures.

*A note on tourniquets: Only windlass or pneumatic tourniquets have been shown to increase survival (more information from the Wilderness Medical Society here). We encourage everyone to learn more by taking a course in trauma management.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Wound Care Antiseptic prep pads (both alcohol & povidone-iodine), sanitizing wipes, multiple bandage sizes, gauze, extra-absorbent abdominal pad, Steri-Strip wound closures, saline rinse, superglue, non-adherent emulsion dressing for burns or scrapes, windlass-style tourniquet and mini-sharpie marker, gloves, and a bio-hazard bag for safe disposal

OTC Medications & Supplements Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, antihistamine, antacid, hydrocortisone packets, and triple antibiotic packets

Durable Tools for injury care and material customization, including full-size trauma shears, #10 scalpel, dehydrated towel, Coban compression wrap, 3" ACE wrap, Microfoam surgical tape, triangle bandage, SAM splint, emergency mylar blanket, and the Ridgeline Strap

The Kit Itself Everything fits in the highly weather-resistant Sawyer bag made with VX21 Xpac nylon ripstop construction and a water-resistant YKK zipper

SPECS

WEIGHT 28oz  |  DIMENSIONS (fully packed) 10" x 6.5" x 3.5"
Bag Materials: VX21 Xpac · Nylon Ripstop · Water-resistant YKK zipper · Paracord

Best for: Expeditions · Basecamp · Hut Trips · Trailbuilding

Assembled in Issaquah, WA

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