The Emerge Survival Emergency Med Kit is a 116-piece, two-person medical bag that covers everyday cuts and sprains as well as serious bleeding. It pairs a full wound care and medication layout with bleeding control gear (windlass tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, chest seals) in a compact MOLLE bag. It is a strong pick for a household or vehicle that wants one kit able to handle both small injuries and real emergencies.
Where it fits
- Go Bag: compact enough to carry a full two-person medical load on a 72-hour evacuation
- Car or truck: MOLLE exterior mounts to seat backs and cargo panels
- Stay Home Kit: a central household kit for outages and storms when help may be delayed
Key specs
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Brand: Emerge Survival
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Model: Emergency Med Kit (MEDK-1)
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Pieces: 116 (over 115 items)
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Designed for: 2 people
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Bleeding control: Windlass tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, compressed gauze, chest seal pair
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Wound care: Gauze pads in three sizes, non-stick pads, 3 in gauze rolls, Coban wrap, elastic bandage, adhesive bandages, zip wound closures
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Medications: Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, triple antibiotic ointment
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Tools: EMT shears, tweezers, safety pins, permanent marker
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Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 5 in
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Weight: 2.8 lb
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Attachment: MOLLE-compatible exterior
What's in the box
Small MOLLE med bag; 2 pairs nitrile gloves; emergency blanket; triangular bandage; 3 in elastic bandage; 27 gauze pads (large non-stick, large and small); 3 gauze rolls; 2 Coban wraps; 18 adhesive bandages; 4 zip wound closures; alcohol wipes and antiseptic towelettes; packets of acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen and triple antibiotic ointment; tweezers; safety pins; windlass tourniquet; chest seal pair; hemostatic gauze; compressed gauze; EMT shears; and a permanent marker.
How it compares
The Emergency Med Kit sits between the pocket-size On-Hand First Aid Kit (OHFAK), which is focused on bleeding control for one casualty, and the Ultimate Survival Med Kit, which serves up to 4 people and adds splinting, airway and burn care. Compared with a MyMedic MyFAK Large or AMK Mountain Backpacker, it adds a windlass tourniquet, hemostatic gauze and chest seals out of the box.
Questions people ask
How many people is the Emerge Emergency Med Kit for?
It is designed to support 2 people, with over 115 items covering minor injuries and serious bleeding.
Does the Emergency Med Kit include a tourniquet?
Yes. It includes a windlass tourniquet along with hemostatic gauze, compressed gauze and a pair of chest seals. Hands-on training such as a Stop the Bleed course is recommended before relying on these items.
Can I attach it to a backpack or vehicle?
Yes. The bag has a MOLLE-compatible exterior, so it can mount to MOLLE webbing on packs, seat backs and vehicle panels, or take add-on pouches.
How big and heavy is it?
It measures about 9 x 7 x 5 inches and weighs about 2.8 pounds, small enough for a car, home closet or Go Bag.
