The Traverse: Lightweight Backcountry First Aid

Best for: Mountaineering · Backpacking · Hut Trips · Multi-day Missions

Enchantment Traverse, Grand Traverse, Skyline Traverse, Ten Mile traverse... you name the sufferfest, we've got the kit. 

The Traverse was built for adventures where ounces matter and a quick bail-out isn't exactly feasible. Packed into just 15.2oz, over 40 physician-curated essentials cover the situations most likely to end your adventure: wounds, blisters, burns, and everything in between.

The dedicated base compartment gives you instant access to critical meds like your Epipen or insulin (not included) - no digging, no fumbling. Everything else stays organized and dry behind our rugged, highly-weather-resistant VX21 Xpac construction and YKK zipper. And that Ridgeline Strap on the outside? It's not just for show - splinting, slinging, rigging - it pulls its weight.

This is the kit that comes on every trip, not just the scary ones.

WHAT'S INSIDE

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

OTC Medications & Supplements Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin, antihistamine, antacid, hydrocortisone packets, triple antibiotic, sunscreen packet, and oral rehydration salts

Durable Tools for injury care and material customization, including 5.5" mini trauma shears, tweezers, dehydrated towel, Coban compression wrap, kinesio-tape, triangle bandage, emergency mylar blanket, and the Ridgeline Strap

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

Cascade First Aid does not support the use of the Ridgeline Strap as a tourniquet. We do, however, support people getting trained to use windlass-style tourniquets! Check out our resource page for more training information. 

SPECS

WEIGHT 15.2oz  |  DIMENSIONS (fully packed) 6.5" x 5" x 3"
Bag Materials: VX21 Xpac · Nylon Ripstop · Water-resistant YKK zipper · Paracord

Best for: Mountaineering · Backpacking · Hut Trips · Multi-day Missions

Assembled in Issaquah, WA

By purchasing this product, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service. We reserve the right to replace items pictured/listed with others of equal value and utility. The optional items listed on this page require that the user have supervision from a licensed medical practitioner or have advanced medical credentials. By purchasing these items, the purchaser agrees that they have the appropriate level of training or supervision to use these items. Cascade First Aid is not responsible for adverse outcomes