Igneous Gear First Aid & Repair Kit

Description

The Igneous First Aid & Repair Kit equips thru-hikers for medical and gear failures at a scant 70 grams. Encased in a Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF) pouch with a YKK Aquaguard zipper, this 130 x 90 x 20 mm system delivers 14 components—wound management, structural repairs, water treatment—optimized for 2,000+ mile trails. At 0.53 g/cm³, DCF’s strength-to-weight ratio exceeds most fabrics, ensuring containment under extreme conditions. From taping abrasions to sealing punctures, it’s engineered for FKT pursuits where every gram and every fix counts.

Features

• DCF Structural Integrity:

Dyneema Composite Fabric offers a tensile strength of 3,100 N/50 mm at 0.53 g/cm³—outclassing nylon or polyester in weight-to-durability metrics. Paired with the YKK Aquaguard zipper’s water-repellent coating, the pouch withstands submersion and abrasion, securing contents through rain-soaked miles or granite scrambles.

• Component Optimization:

Fourteen items target critical needs: waterproof bandages and Leukotape (1 yd) manage wounds with minimal mass; Threadlock (4) and Airlock (2) patches repair fabrics and inflatables via adhesive bonding; water purification tablets (10) treat 20 liters. At 70g, it’s a calculated balance of utility and ultralight design for thru-hiking demands.

Specifications

• Weight: 70g
• Dimensions: 130 x 90 x 20 mm
• Pouch: Weatherproof DCF with YKK Aquaguard zipper

Components:

First Aid:

• Waterproof bandages (6)
• Alcohol wipes (8)
• Gauze (1 pad)
• Leukotape (1 yard)
• Antibiotic ointment (4 packets)
• Sting relief wipes (3 packets)
• Advil (3 pouches)
• Benadryl (2 pouches)
• Diarrhea medication (2 packets)

Repair & Utility:

• Threadlock patches (4)
• Airlock patches (4)
• UL Repair Spool (1: Gorilla Tape 1 yd, nylon cord 3 yd, needle)
• Super glue (1 bottle)

Survival:

• Water purification tablets (10)\