Whether you’re setting off on a long bushwalk or a small stroll in nature, you’ll need to be prepared for the worst, because when you’re in the wild, there’s always the chance of a broken limb, nasty cut, or spider, snake or insect or bite.

Having the essentials needed to treat a break, bleed, burn, blister or bite could be the difference between life and death on a hike or bushwalk.

And because the best first aid kit for hiking is one that you’re likely to use, you’ll want to make sure it’s highly visible, and includes all of the smaller first aid items it can be easy to miss, such as adhesive dressings, saline, splinter probes, Hydrogel, and an ice pack.

Because you’ll be carrying everything with you, you’ll also want a compact first aid kit that’s portable, ultralight, and has all of the first aid essentials for day trips, long treks, and everything in-between.

SURVIVAL’s solved that problem, too, with a full range of first aid kits that will easily fit into your backpack.

Investing in a sturdy, waterproof first aid kit will ensure all of your first aid equipment stays dry and protected from the weather, too.