AMK Mountain Explorer First Aid Kit – Tramping & Camping First Aid NZ

Complete Medical Readiness for Multi-Day Adventures in Aotearoa

Designed for the demanding needs of Kiwi trampers and backcountry families, the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Explorer First Aid Kit is a compact yet fully equipped solution for extended adventures. Whether you're heading off-grid into Fiordland, taking a week-long camping trip, or exploring alpine terrain, this kit provides peace of mind with professional-grade supplies that go far beyond your standard hiking kit.

Key Features

• Comprehensive kit for families or small groups on tramping, hiking, or camping trips

• Easy Care™ labelled compartments to organize supplies by injury type

• Contains advanced tools like a CPR face shield, wound irrigation tool, and thermometer

• Lightweight and water-resistant with semi-transparent compartments

• Trusted by outdoor guides and wilderness medicine professionals

What’s Included

Wound Care & Blisters

• 1 Wound Irrigation Tool, 20cc with 18 Gauge Tip

• 10 Wound Closure Strips (6mm x 10cm)

• 4 Sterile Gauze Dressings (10cm x 10cm)

• 4 Sterile Gauze Dressings (5cm x 5cm)

• 2 Sterile Non-Adherent Dressings (7.5cm x 10cm)

• 1 Elastic Bandage with Hook & Loop (7.5cm)

• 2 Conforming Gauze Bandages (7.5cm)

• 1 Tape (2.5cm x 10m)

• 14 Moleskin (Pre-Cut & Shaped Pieces)

• 2 Cotton Tip Applicators

• 5 Bandages (2.5cm x 7.5cm)

• 5 Knuckle Bandages

• 6 Antiseptic Wipes

• 4 Alcohol Swabs

• Tincture of Benzoin

Bleeding & Trauma

• 1 Trauma Pad (5 x 9)

• 1 Pair Nitrile Gloves

• 1 Triangular Bandage

Instruments & Tools

• 1 CPR Face Shield

• 3 Single Use Thermometers

• 1 EMT Shears (10cm)

• 1 Duct Tape (5cm x 2.2m)

• 1 Splinter Picker / Tick Remover Forceps

• 3 Safety Pins

• 1 Pencil

• 1 Patient Assessment Form

• 1 Register Your Kit Card

• Wilderness & Travel Medicine Guidebook

Medications

• 3 After Bite® Sting & Bite Relief Wipes

• Recommended Additions (not included):

  • 2 Diamode® (Loperamide HCI)

  • 6 Aspirin (325 mg)

  • 3 Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine 25 mg)

  • 8 Ibuprofen (200 mg)

  • 8 Acetaminophen (500 mg)

Weight: 650 grams

FAQs:

1. Is the Mountain Explorer Kit suitable for multi-day family hikes in New Zealand?

Yes, the AMK Mountain Explorer First Aid Kit is designed for groups of up to 4 people on trips lasting up to 7 days. It’s perfect for extended tramping adventures in New Zealand, with hospital-grade supplies to treat common hiking injuries and illnesses.

2. What type of medical tools and guides are included in this kit?

This kit includes a CPR face shield, EMT shears, wound irrigation tool, and a tick remover. It also comes with Wilderness & Travel Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide by Dr. Eric A. Weiss, offering over 50 improvised techniques to treat backcountry injuries.

3. Does the kit help with blisters and minor wounds on long hikes?

Yes. It includes 14 pre-cut moleskin pieces to prevent and treat blisters, plus adhesive bandages, antiseptics, wound closure strips, and gauze pads — everything you need to manage the most common tramping injuries.

4. Are medications included for pain relief and allergic reactions?

Yes, the kit contains pain relievers like ibuprofen, aspirin, and acetaminophen, as well as antihistamines for allergies and loperamide for upset stomachs — ideal for self-care during remote backcountry hikes.