http://www.firstaid.com.sg/
www.progress.com.sg
My criteria
1) Must be large enough for the expedition, a small pack is not going to last 14 days.
Your kit must be able to support all 20 people or more in your expedition.
2) Must be a sling bag, the sling bag allows me to bring it along when I have a backpack. If you do use a backpack it’s a little hard to get to. And it’s hard to have one backpack for medical supplies and another for everyday stuff.
3) Must be waterproof. Your expedition might have to go thru rain or rivers. You don’t want your supplies to get wet or dirty. I use a large plastic container box.
Headtorches are great when you need your hands free. It’s also helpful to strap the torch on your head and walk down some rickety stairs with your arms free to grip the handrails.
This example from Soundtech costs about $16.90. We were wading through waist high water and the light enabled us to see with our hands free to grip the person in front or vegetation by the sides.
A handphone allows you to call for help and communicate with local partners.
Non camera Nokia handphones are great, have super long battery life. Ensure everyone knows your number. Always have a spare. One of our handphones was damaged by rain and flood waters.
While it was raining heavily, I had run out of ziplock bags, so I put my spare phone in the first
aid kit container box.
Things to get at SKP
Ziplock bags – Small size for waterproofing meds, bandages,
Plastic bags – Useful for throwing rubbish, packing ice for sprains
Plastic gloves – Useful for maintaining hygiene, throwing away rubbish
