Four trail kits compared on listed weight, waterproofing, contents and price, including two waterproof Ultralight kits and a Mountain Series Hiker.
Reviewed by Jeremy Saul, MD · ER / Family PracticeUpdated Nov 12, 2026Facts from seller listingsHow we researched
Illustrative photo of an open first aid bag, not a pack shot of a kit below. Photo: Navy Medicine / Unsplash.
The short answer: The Ultralight/Watertight .7 is the lightest kit with a stated weight (5.8 oz) and is $44.99 on the maker page, with two-stage waterproofing. The Mountain Series Hiker is the lowest maker price here at $34.49 and is listed at under 8 oz, with a wilderness first aid manual and EMT shears in the contents list. The .9 is $63.49 and is the larger waterproof listing (the seller describes it for 1–4 people and up to 4 days). Surviveware Small is the only Amazon listing, so no price is shown here; it lists 98 pieces and removable MOLLE straps.
Our picks at a glance
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Facts from maker or Amazon listings. Amazon prices are not shown. Checked Nov 12, 2026 for maker pages; Surviveware facts are from the existing Amazon listing record.
Kit
Price
Weight / size
Waterproofing (seller)
Where to buy
Mountain Series Hiker
$34.49
Less than 8 oz (exact weight not stated)
Not described as two-stage waterproof on the product page
Scoring criteria are not published yet, so no product on this page has a score. See the methodology.
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1. Mountain Series Medical Kit — Hiker
SKU 0100-1011 (Sunset). $34.49, listed in stock on Nov 12, 2026. The Forest colorway (SKU 0100-1021) was listed out of stock at the same price. The page says the kit weighs less than 8 oz and describes it for 1–2 people on a 1–2 day trip. Listed contents include fabric and knuckle bandages, butterfly closures, 2 in conforming gauze, 1 in × 10 yd cloth tape, gauze dressings, a 2 in elastic bandage, a 5 × 9 in trauma pad, a non-adherent dressing, pre-cut moleskin, 4 in EMT shears, splinter/tick forceps, a safety pin, latex-free gloves, single-dose aspirin, diphenhydramine, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, a wilderness first aid manual, triple antibiotic ointment, and after-bite wipes. 60-day satisfaction guarantee. View at Adventure Medical Kits
2. Ultralight/Watertight Medical Kit — .7
SKU 0125-0391. $44.99, listed in stock, 5.8 oz. The seller describes two-stage waterproofing and a kit for 1–2 people traveling 1–4 days. Listed contents include fabric and knuckle bandages, butterfly closures, 1 in × 10 yd cloth tape, 2 in × 26 in duct tape, pre-cut moleskin, splinter/tick forceps, non-adherent and gauze dressings, 2 in conforming gauze, a 2 in elastic bandage, safety pins, latex-free gloves, single-dose aspirin, diphenhydramine, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, triple antibiotic packets, and Skin Tac wipes. 60-day satisfaction guarantee. View at Adventure Medical Kits
3. Ultralight/Watertight Medical Kit — .9
SKU 0125-0390. $63.49, listed in stock. A weight was not stated on the product page. The seller describes the kit for 1–4 people and up to 4 days, with two-stage waterproofing and two universal DryFlex bags. Listed contents add a 1/4 in × 4 in wound-closure strip, a 10 cc wound irrigation tool, a 5 × 9 in trauma pad, duct tape, two moleskin packs, a 3 in conforming gauze roll, and a cotton-tip applicator, on top of bandages, dressings, an elastic bandage, forceps, medications and Skin Tac wipes similar to the .7. 60-day satisfaction guarantee. The Mountain Series Backpacker ($57.49 on the same brand's site) was listed out of stock, so it is not compared here. View at Adventure Medical Kits
4. Surviveware Comprehensive Premium Survival First Aid Kit (98 pieces)
Amazon ASIN B01HGSLB6K. This site does not print Amazon prices. The listing describes 98 supplies in labeled compartments, a removable CPR pouch, a first aid guide, a water-resistant 600D polyester case, and removable MOLLE-compatible straps, snaps and D-rings. Listed size: 6 × 4 × 8 in; 1 lb. Check price on Amazon
How we researched this guide
We read each product's maker or seller page on Nov 12, 2026 and recorded what that page listed: price (except Amazon), size or weight, case, and contents. We did not test these products. No product on this page has a score. Surviveware facts come from the existing Amazon listing already used on this site; its price is still not shown. See the methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which kit is lightest on the maker's page?
The Ultralight/Watertight .7 is listed at 5.8 oz. The Mountain Hiker page says it weighs less than 8 oz (an exact figure was not given). A weight was not stated on the Ultralight/Watertight .9 page. Surviveware lists 1 lb (6 x 4 x 8 in) on its Amazon listing.
Which kits are described as waterproof?
Adventure Medical Kits describes the .7 and .9 as having two-stage waterproofing: a waterproof DryFlex inner bag and a water-resistant outer bag. The Mountain Hiker page does not use that two-stage wording in the same way. Surviveware lists a water-resistant 600D polyester case.
Why is there no price for Surviveware?
It is sold on Amazon, so this site never prints a dollar figure. Use the Check price on Amazon button.
Did you test these kits?
No. Group-size and trip-length phrases such as “1–2 people for 1–4 days” are the seller's descriptions, not our tests.
Lowest maker price
Lightest stated weight
Larger waterproof listing
