MyMedic is a Utah-based manufacturer that designs professional-grade first aid kits curated by first responders, emergency medical technicians, and medical professionals. Unlike generic pharmacy first aid kits that offer basic bandages and antiseptic wipes, MyMedic kits are engineered with a modular organization system and premium supplies sourced globally from the United States, Germany, Israel, Canada, and other countries known for medical supply excellence. The company's philosophy centers on practical emergency preparedness rather than simply checking boxes.

What distinguishes MyMedic from store-bought alternatives is the quality differential in every component. Their proprietary SuperSkin bandages feature four-way stretch-flex technology with embedded aloe patches, offering five times the adhesion strength of conventional bandages. The kits include EMT-grade supplies like compressed gauze, triangular bandages, emergency pressure dressings, and in Pro versions, life-saving trauma gear including tourniquets and hemostatic gauze.

The organization system represents another significant advancement. MyMedic's folding page design provides logical compartmentalization so supplies are accessible during high-stress situations rather than buried in a jumbled pouch. Every kit includes MOLLE-compatible panels for vehicle mounting or pack integration, and most feature tear-away deployment systems for rapid access. For preppers and emergency-minded individuals, MyMedic delivers the Medical pillar of Mountain Ready's 12 Pillars of Preparedness with equipment you can actually depend on when circumstances demand more than a basic bandage.

Standard kits address everyday injuries like cuts, scrapes, sprains, and minor burns, while Pro kits include all Standard contents plus critical life-saving trauma supplies designed to stabilize severe bleeding until professional medical care arrives. This distinction is fundamental to selecting the right kit for your preparedness needs and should align with both your training level and risk profile.

Standard MyMedic kits contain comprehensive everyday supplies including SuperSkin bandages in multiple sizes, OTC medications for pain and allergies, topical ointments, gauze pads and rolls, saline wash, elastic bandages, and cold packs. These kits handle the injuries that actually occur most frequently: blisters on a hike, kitchen burns, playground scrapes, or minor cuts from routine activities.

Pro kits add trauma-specific equipment that addresses life-threatening hemorrhage: Rapid Tourniquets for extremity bleeding, QuikClot hemostatic gauze impregnated with kaolin to accelerate clotting, chest seals with one-way valves to treat penetrating chest wounds, emergency pressure bandages, nasopharyngeal airways, and space blankets for shock prevention. These supplies follow the M.A.R.C.H. protocol used by military and civilian trauma responders.

For most families maintaining home and vehicle preparedness, the Pro upgrade makes practical sense. Severe bleeding can result from vehicle accidents, power tool mishaps, or unexpected emergencies where minutes determine survival. However, Pro-level supplies require training to use effectively—MyMedic includes a free life-saving video course with every Pro kit purchase to address this learning curve.

The MyFAK line scales from the pocket-sized Sidekick through the comprehensive MyFAK Large, with each size optimized for different carry scenarios and group coverage. Understanding these distinctions helps you select appropriate medical coverage without carrying unnecessary bulk or leaving critical gaps in your preparedness setup.

The Sidekick represents MyMedic's most compact option, weighing approximately one pound and designed for true everyday carry or as a supplement to larger kits. It covers minor injuries while still including severe bleeding control supplies in the Pro version—ideal for hiking day packs, range bags, or EDC setups where space is severely limited.

The MyFAK Mini delivers substantially more coverage in a still-portable package, comfortably serving two to three people. It features the folding page organization system, hidden carrying strap, and MOLLE panel that characterize the MyFAK line. The Mini fits easily in vehicle center consoles, backpacks, or desk drawers while providing genuine first aid capability rather than token supplies.

The standard MyFAK offers the flagship balance of portability and comprehensiveness, containing 132+ items in the Standard version and 140+ in Pro configurations. Dimensions of approximately 10.5" x 7" x 5" make it vehicle-friendly without excessive bulk. The MyFAK Large expands capacity for extended adventures, larger family groups, or situations where resupply may be delayed—optimal for cabin kits, overlanding rigs, or base camp medical stations.

The MOD system is MyMedic's modular resupply architecture that packages related supplies into organized pouches, enabling targeted restocking after use and customization for specific activities or medical needs. This approach solves a critical problem with conventional first aid kits: the tendency to use supplies and never replenish them, leaving kits progressively depleted.

Each MOD focuses on a specific category: Gauze MOD contains assorted pads and rolls, Medication MOD includes OTC pain relievers, antihistamines, and digestive medications, Burn MOD provides burn gel packets and Burnshield dressings, and Topical MOD covers antibiotic ointments, hydrocortisone, and wound care supplies. Specialty MODs address blisters, wound closure, sprain and fracture management, and airway support.

Beyond restocking, MODs enable purposeful kit customization. A hiker might add extra Blister MODs to their MyFAK Mini, while someone building a vehicle emergency kit might prioritize the Trauma Pro Med Pack for accident response. Parents might emphasize Cuts & Scrapes and Minor Burn Med Packs, while those in snake country might add Bite & Sting supplies.

The system particularly benefits preppers maintaining multiple kits across vehicles, home, and bug-out bags. Rather than purchasing complete replacement kits after each use, you simply reorder the specific MODs depleted. This modularity also facilitates regular expiration date checks—swap MODs approaching expiration into primary-use kits and place fresh supplies in long-term storage kits.

The TFAK is a specialized micro trauma kit containing 35+ items focused exclusively on life-threatening bleeding control and airway management, making it ideal for concealed carry, range bags, or situations where rapid hemorrhage response takes priority over comprehensive first aid coverage. It complements rather than replaces a full MyFAK.

Measuring just 8" x 5" x 4" and weighing approximately 1.1 pounds, the TFAK packs serious trauma capability into a belt-mountable pouch. Contents include a Rapid Tourniquet, QuikClot hemostatic gauze, compressed krinkle gauze, emergency pressure bandage, chest seals, CPR shield, NPA 28 airway, EMT shears, space blanket, and gloves. These supplies address the injuries most likely to cause rapid death: severe arterial bleeding and tension pneumothorax from penetrating trauma.

The TFAK makes sense for armed citizens who carry concealed, understanding that defensive firearm use creates potential for traumatic injuries requiring immediate response. It's equally appropriate for range bags, hunting packs, or vehicle kits specifically designated for accident response. Shooters, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts in remote areas benefit from having trauma supplies readily accessible.

However, the TFAK deliberately excludes everyday first aid supplies—no bandages for minor cuts, no medications for headaches, no burn treatment. Most users pair a TFAK with a standard MyFAK or MyFAK Mini: the TFAK rides on a belt or in an immediately accessible location for critical response, while the larger kit handles routine injuries. This layered approach reflects how professional first responders organize their equipment.

The Recon, Scout, and Medic represent MyMedic's expedition-class first aid solutions, containing 250 to 550+ supplies and designed for extended wilderness trips, professional response scenarios, group expeditions, or comprehensive home medical preparedness. These backpack-style kits function as portable medical stations rather than simple first aid pouches.

The Recon contains approximately 250 life-saving items in a backpack engineered for mobility, featuring padded back panels, stowable shoulder straps with seatbelt-style webbing, quick-access front pockets for trauma supplies, and a fully modular internal organization system. It treats one to two trauma patients in the Pro version and excels for hiking, camping, overlanding, or bug-out bag applications where medical self-sufficiency is paramount.

The Scout occupies the middle ground between Recon and Medic, offering massive comprehensive coverage with room for customization. It's designed for preppers anticipating scenarios where professional medical care may be delayed or unavailable, providing supplies to address diverse injuries over extended periods.

The Medic represents MyMedic's flagship kit, containing 550+ supplies capable of treating eight or more people with various injuries. Pro versions can manage three to four patients with life-threatening trauma. Constructed from 500D nylon with extensive MOLLE integration, padded ventilated back panels, and dual main compartments, the Medic functions as a true portable field hospital for group expeditions, organizational preparedness, or comprehensive family coverage.

MyMedic's waterproof kits utilize crushproof, dustproof, and fully submersible hard cases that protect medical supplies from environmental damage, making them essential for marine activities, extreme weather exposure, or any scenario where moisture intrusion could compromise supply sterility and effectiveness. Standard soft-case kits, while durable, cannot guarantee protection against water immersion.

The MyFAK Pro Waterproof and MyFAK Mini Pro Waterproof feature sealed hard cases that maintain supply integrity even when submerged. This protection matters because moisture degrades bandage adhesion, promotes bacterial growth, ruins medications, and can render hemostatic agents ineffective. A first aid kit that's been through water immersion or extended humidity exposure may look intact but perform poorly when needed.

Boaters represent the obvious user base—the MyFAK Pro Waterproof is marketed explicitly as a boat first aid kit. But waterproof protection benefits other scenarios: kayakers and paddleboarders, waterfowl hunters in marshes, overlanders crossing water obstacles, or anyone storing emergency kits in locations subject to flooding, condensation, or extreme humidity. Vehicle kits in locations with temperature extremes experience condensation that standard pouches don't fully prevent.

The trade-off involves slightly increased weight and bulk compared to soft-case equivalents, plus the rigid case won't conform to irregular storage spaces. For general land-based use with reasonable environmental control, standard MyFAK cases provide adequate protection. But when water exposure is possible rather than merely theoretical, waterproof cases represent insurance against discovering degraded supplies during an actual emergency.

SuperSkin bandages utilize four-way stretch-and-flex technology with integrated aloe vera patches and adhesive rated five times stronger than conventional pharmacy bandages, enabling them to stay securely applied through movement, moisture, and extended wear. This performance differential matters significantly in emergency and outdoor scenarios where bandage failure means wound contamination.

Conventional bandages fail predictably: they lose adhesion when wet, peel at edges during joint movement, and bunch or slide on curved body surfaces. This failure pattern becomes problematic during emergencies when you need wound protection to remain effective without constant adjustment. SuperSkin addresses each failure mode through material engineering rather than simply using more adhesive.

The four-way stretch allows SuperSkin bandages to move with skin during joint flexion rather than fighting the movement and peeling away. This makes fingertip, knuckle, and elbow applications genuinely practical rather than temporary. The aloe vera center patch provides cushioning, promotes healing, and creates a moist wound environment that accelerates recovery while reducing irritation.

SuperSkin comes in multiple configurations: standard 1"x3" strips, larger 2"x4" versions for bigger wounds, specialized fingertip shapes, and blister strips for friction injuries. Assorted packs within MyMedic kits provide variety for different injury types. For preppers and outdoor enthusiasts who need bandages to actually function during hiking, yard work, or emergency situations rather than serving as temporary wound covers, SuperSkin represents a genuine performance upgrade worth the premium.

Effective medical preparedness requires layered kit deployment across daily carry, vehicles, home locations, and bug-out bags, with each layer sized appropriately for its role and refreshed systematically through MyMedic's MOD system. This approach ensures medical capability remains accessible regardless of where an emergency finds you.

Start with personal carry using a Sidekick or EDC kit that accompanies you daily. This handles immediate minor injuries and provides critical bleeding control capability if you encounter a vehicle accident or other trauma situation while away from your primary kits. The Sidekick's compact profile makes consistent carry practical.

Vehicle kits represent the next layer—a MyFAK or MyFAK Mini in each family vehicle ensures capability for roadside emergencies, remote breakdowns, or accidents. Mount kits using the MOLLE panel on headrests or secure in accessible locations rather than buried in trunks. Consider waterproof versions for vehicles in humid climates or those crossing water obstacles.

Home stations should include at least one comprehensive kit positioned centrally, with the Scout or Medic appropriate for larger families or those preparing for extended grid-down scenarios. Kitchen-specific additions like Burn Med Packs address common household injury patterns.

Bug-out bags benefit from dedicated medical loadouts. The Recon functions excellently as a dedicated medical bug-out pack, or integrate a MyFAK Large into your primary evacuation kit. The TFAK adds a dedicated trauma layer accessible without digging through other supplies.

Review all kits quarterly, rotating MODs approaching expiration into active-use positions and maintaining freshness across your preparedness network. This systematic approach embodies Mountain Ready's First Aid pillar within the 12 Pillars of Preparedness framework.

While MyMedic includes free M.A.R.C.H. protocol video training with every Pro kit purchase, serious users should pursue hands-on training through Stop the Bleed courses, Wilderness First Aid certification, or Tactical Combat Casualty Care programs to develop competence with tourniquets, wound packing, and airway management. Equipment without training creates false confidence that may prove dangerous during actual emergencies.

The included video training covers fundamental concepts: recognizing life-threatening bleeding, proper tourniquet placement and tightening, wound packing technique with hemostatic gauze, chest seal application, and basic airway management. This provides baseline knowledge that transforms unfamiliar equipment into usable tools. Watch the training immediately upon receiving your kit, then review periodically to maintain familiarity.

Stop the Bleed represents the most accessible next step—these courses, offered nationwide by hospitals and emergency services, teach tourniquet application and wound packing through hands-on practice with simulation equipment. The course typically requires just a few hours and is often free. This training alone addresses the most common cause of preventable trauma death: extremity hemorrhage.

Wilderness First Aid courses extend training to scenarios where professional medical care is delayed or unavailable—exactly the situations preppers anticipate. These multi-day programs cover patient assessment, wound management, splinting, environmental emergencies, and evacuation decisions.

For those seeking advanced capability, TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) courses provide military-derived trauma protocols applicable to civilian scenarios. Understanding that MyMedic supplies represent potential rather than guaranteed outcomes, training converts that potential into genuine capability.