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The Definitive Guide to
First Aid & Healthcare Supplies for Retail
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Whether you're stocking a pharmacy, outdoors supply store, sports shop, or more niche healthcare outlet, our vast range of retail-ready products has something for you. Offer a curated selection that meets your customers' diverse needs and optimises your retail success.
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Essentials for outdoor adventures, survival missions, and remote expeditions.
Our high-quality products are used by search and rescue professionals, military personnel, and emergency responders, so you know they’re the apex of quality for high-pressure situations and endurance missions. Ensure your store meets the needs of outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and survivalists with confidence.
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Click here to visit to the sports section of this guide, where you can find sports first aid supplies, support and rehabilitation aids, resistance training equipment, and medical items.
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Blizzard Survival
Manage and heal wounds at home easily with professional supplies.
Blizzard survival bags, blankets, and jackets used by mountain rescue teams, made with Reflexcell™ material for unparalleled thermal protection during survival sports and recuse missions. Revolutionary thermal protection for extreme cold conditions designed to save casualties in critical conditions in the cold, and packed in backpacks just in case. Waterproof and windproof high-performance defence against the elements.
Blizzard Survival Bag
For adventurers, hikers, and mountain rescue teams facing extreme weather. Also suits prepper enthusiasts and remote survival hobbyists. Compact: fits in a climbing helmet. Allows mobility during emergencies. Performs at -40°C, and retains warmth even when wet.
Blizzard Blankets EMS Blanket
Self-adhesive closure for secure fit and easy access. Lightweight and reusable for multiple emergencies. Compact and portable, fits any emergency kit. For emergency responders, outdoor adventurers, and hikers needing quick warmth in critical situations. For critical care scenarios, ensuring maximum coverage and warmth during prolonged emergencies
Blizzard Blankets Compact Blanket 2 Layer
Compact, paperback-sized for portability. 50% more material for bulkier clothing. Tailored for upper body protection. For outdoor adventurers, hikers, and search-and-rescue professionals. Also for emergency responders, outdoor adventurers, and drivers needing reliable thermal protection.
Blizzard 2 Layer Active Range Survival Jacket
Reflexcell™ hood for head insulation. Clear plastic sleeves ensure full mobility. High visibility for rescue situations. For perfect for outdoor adventurers, cyclists, and water sports enthusiasts needing warmth and mobility in emergencies. Essential for military personnel, mountain rescue teams, and motorists stranded in severe conditions.
Bleed Control & Trauma
Make sure customers can pack properly for their adventures.
Clotting haemostatic agents for severe blood loss, specially selected trauma dressings and a range of different tourniquets—all easy to use in a crisis. Bleed control supplies are ideal for those in high-risk situations like extreme sports and survival conditions.
Extreme sports and survivalist missions require a step above the standard first aid kit. We stock professionally assembled critical injury first aid kits designed to help handle more serious injuries out in the wild.
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Reliable and High-Quality Trauma & Bleed Control First Aid Supplies for Emergency Readiness
Tactical Mechanical Tourniquet™ (TMT)
Designed for rapid application with single-handed use, ideal for high-pressure emergencies in remote or rugged environments. Recommended by the CoTCCC and developed with US military expertise, the TMT™ is used by militaries, medical professionals, and public safety agencies worldwide.
SOF Tactical Tourniquet Wide
Features a wider band for superior compression, making it highly effective in controlling severe bleeding during outdoor and survival scenarios. Passed rigorous testing by the US Army Institute of Surgical Research.
STAT Tourniquet
Equipped with a built-in timer to help with monitoring, better for first-time users and emergencies requiring time-critical care.
C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet (Orange)
Military-grade reliability with a proven track record featuring a windlass system for maximum compression in severe, life-threatening injuries.
SWAT-T Tourniquet
A stretch-wrap design suitable for multiple uses, including tourniquet, pressure dressing, or elastic bandage, a versatile option that takes up no space in a backpack markings on the tourniquet indicate when it’s been pulled tight enough. Designed by a former medic.
Celox Haemostatic Granules (15g)
Compact granules designed for fast, targeted blood clotting, ideal for treating deep wounds in outdoor emergencies. Simply pour on a wound. Recommended for military and civilian use.
Celox Rapid Z-Fold Gauze
Pre-folded gauze for efficient packing of large wounds, with rapid haemostasis in under a minute, perfect for time-critical situations and severe injuries in remote places.
Celox Haemostatic Gauze
Rapidly control moderate to severe bleeding in emergency situations. This high-density gauze, infused with Celox granules, provides effective haemostasis, even in challenging conditions. Immediate action to control blood loss.
Celox Prefilled Applicator
Precise applicator for hard-to-reach injuries, such as narrow or penetrating wounds, making it essential for remote or high-risk environments where impaling, stabbing, of shooting wounds are a risk.
SAM® ChitoSAM™ 100
The ChitoSAM 100 is a high-performance haemostatic, non-woven chitosan dressing spun directly from chitosan derived from crustaceans or snow crab shells. Can be used in conjunction with pressure bandages when a tourniquet is unavailable or inappropriate.
ChitoGauze XR Pro
Advanced gauze combining chitosan with X-ray detectability, ensuring reliable haemostasis and post-treatment visibility in medical care. Help with handover to paramedics and make treatment easier.
Prometheus Trauma Dressing
Lightweight, compact dressing with high absorbency, ideal for controlling moderate to severe bleeding in outdoor settings. Features a large low-adherent absorbent pad and an elastic wrap with built-in hook control strips, ensuring secure compression throughout application. Low-profile packaging and a 5-year shelf life make it ideal for inclusion in adventure packs and survival kits.
The Emergency Bandage (Haemorrhage Control Bandage)
Known as the "Israeli Bandage," it features a pressure bar for effective compression, ideal for severe haemorrhage control in critical scenarios. Easy for untrained persons to use.
Trauma Dressing
Expertly engineered to manage intense bleeding and provide crucial support during emergency situations. Compact yet highly effective dressing designed with an attached bandage for easy use. Perfect for outdoor first aid kits.
TacMed Solutions Tactical Blast Bandage
Extra-large bandage with elastic compression wrap, designed to cover and stabilise extensive trauma injuries, such as burns or blast wounds. Ideal for military, emergency services, and civilian use. Compact and sterile for optimum wound care.
SAM Chest Seal 2.0 Valved Occlusive Dressing
A life-saver managing open chest wounds in emergencies. With a one-way TRUFLOW™ Valve to ensure effective airflow out of the chest cavity while preventing ingress. Designed to adhere securely even in the presence of blood, sweat, or sand. The latex-free, oval-shaped seal is night vision optimised and maintains its adhesive strength for dependable reapplication.
Russell Chest Seals
A hydrogel-based dressing with an integral low-profile valve. Its purpose is to cover penetrating chest wounds to allow air to escape from the pleural cavity without being drawn back in. Dual-seal design for both entry and exit wounds, with a strong adhesive for secure application in challenging outdoor conditions.
Celox FoxSeal Chest Seal
Compact, non-valved design with a large adhesive area, perfect for quick and reliable sealing of chest injuries in remote settings. Supplied in a compact pack that prevents creasing. The no-valve design features a vent tab for easy air release. Strong adhesive ensures reliable performance in extreme temperatures (-18°C to 55°C).
Corius Seal Wound Dressing
Flexible, non-vented seal with excellent adherence to uneven or hairy surfaces, ensuring airtight protection even in rugged environments. Designed to cover and protect acute wounds while absorbing exudate. Its borderless design accommodates wounds of various sizes, allowing multiple dressings to be placed seamlessly side by side.
Compressed Gauze
Ultra-compact and vacuum-sealed, ideal for packing wounds and controlling bleeding in remote or emergency situations. An essential, cost-effective tool to help slow severe bleeding and save lives, a great multi-use supply for survival packs.
LiquiBand Wound Closure Glue (Topical Skin Adhesive)
A cost-effective and efficient wound closure solution with a 10-second set time, water-resistant, anti-microbial barrier, and precise application tip for controlled delivery. Great for protecting small wounds, especially in wet conditions.
Rhino-Pinch Nasal Clip (Box of 30)
Reusable clips for quickly stopping bloodflow from nosebleeds. Ideal for hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Cushioned pads ensure comfortability, and the clip has ten adjustable points.
Browse our articles on trauma first aid:
 | Bleeding Control Kits and Defibrillators - The ideal partnership?Considering the widespread infrastructure of AEDs placed around the country in protected cabinets, there is the opportunity to use this space to store other life-saving equipment. Wouldn't it be better, should a life threatening situation occur, that people at the scene could search for the closest AED cabinet knowing that it will also include a haemorrhage control kit to help deal with trauma and bleeding? |
 | Emergency trauma - Arterial blood lossWhen blood loss occurs, depending on the severity - something needs to be done. According to the American College of Surgeons' Advanced Trauma Life Support haemorrhaging can be split into four classifications of severity. |
 | Severe blood loss - What can you do to stop this?When treating major bleed injuries, quick response is of the utmost importance. Methods used to stop blood loss depend on the cause of the injury and the part of the body affected. However, if you are dealing with external bleeding caused by a cut, tear or puncture wound and need to act immediately. You need to act quickly to prevent blood loss and further problems. |
 | How To Apply A Prometheus Blast BandageLearn how to use the Prometheus Blast Bandage in this short, easy-to-follow demonstration. |
 | How To Apply A Prometheus Olaes Modular BandageLearn how to use the Prometheus Olaes Modular Bandage in this short, easy-to-follow demonstration. |
 | How to Apply a TourniquetThere are times when untrained people might also need to use a tourniquet. If you find yourself in a car accident, you might be the only person who can help a casualty with heavy blood loss when seconds count. In this article, we’ll teach you how to use a tourniquet so you’ll be prepared at the vital moment and know how to improvise and make one from scratch. |
 | The Definitive Trauma Kit Supplies ListIn this article, we’ll discuss what the term ‘trauma kit’ refers to in comparison with a standard first aid kit, take you through the different kinds of trauma kits available, and cover everything you should have on your essential trauma kit supplies list. |
 | More Lifesaving Videos, Articles & BrochuresVisit our information centre to stay up to date with the latest advice from healthcare professionals. |
Emergency Bags
Keep your gear safe for when you need it most.
Bags designed to withstand the harshest weather conditions and be carried through extreme terrains, protecting vital first aid equipment. Our range of reflective water-resistant backpacks and emergency bags is used by not only emergency responders but also survivalists, extreme outdoors adventurers, and medics on wilderness courses or tours.
A leading brand, WaterStop bags are made for medics and military personnel. Their high-spec design appeals to professional and enthusiast survivalists and sportspeople. They feature a Teflon shield with WaterStop technology to completely repel dirt and liquid, keeping their vivid colours highly visible. We also offer modules to help with better organisation inside, so you don’t need to waste any time finding what you need.
Browse our complete range of empty first aid bags and boxes for first aid kits of all kinds. Buy an empty bag and make your own kit.
Premier Emergency Backpack
A versatile emergency bag-backpack combination made from reinforced PVC tarpaulin material. It features removable shoulder straps, seven colour-coded modular bags with viewing windows, and a bottle holder for O2 bottles up to 2 litres.
WaterStop ULTRA Emergency Bag
Heavy-duty PVC bag with high-capacity storage in multiple compartments, ideal for carrying extensive survival or first aid supplies.
WaterStop MULTI Emergency Bag
Modular design for customisable organisation, perfect for outdoor professionals needing wider, more tailored emergency kits. One main compartment with a fixed interior layout and 2 side compartments.
WaterStop FREE Emergency Bag
A lightweight and portable option with flexible storage for essential first aid supplies in outdoor or survival scenarios. Removable layout: front compartment, two side compartments, transparent compartment on the back.
WaterStop PRO Emergency Backpack — A Grade | Wipe Clean PVC
A professional-grade, wipe-clean PVC backpack offering waterproof protection and durability for demanding outdoor conditions. Ergonomically designed to be carried on the back for long periods. Completely zips open for easy access inside.
WaterStop Bag Modules
WaterStop bags can be organised with these modules. Group small items and make them easier to find, preserve the condition of supplies, and make transferring kit to other bags a breeze—colour code different groups of items for better immediate identification.
Browse our range of WaterStop Module Bags
We offer a variety of WaterStop Module Bags, which allow medical staff and emergency services to organise and transport critical medical equipment.
Emergency Lighting
Keep emergency lighting on hand for situations when visibility is impaired.
Lightsticks are a must-have for adventure backpacks, extreme sports first aid kits, and a vast array of other situations. Add them to the boot of your car, keep them in your tent, or add them to kids’ bags on holidays.
They don’t require a power source to work and provide life-saving light or help to make you more visible in a crisis.
Cyalume® 6" Snaplight Lightsticks
Instant, battery-free light lasting up to 12 hours, ideal for signaling, visibility, and emergencies in outdoor or survival situations.
Splints & Stretchers
Get moving fast and protect injured or vulnerable casualties.
In the wilderness, injuries can quickly become emergencies. What happens if someone can’t walk and the terrain isn’t flat? Tour guides, families, and individuals spending time in the countryside and remote locations must prepare for the worst.
We recommend offering some splint and stretcher options that can be easily added to backpacks and taken for trips in the car, on bikes, or in tents.
SAM® Splint
A leading brand for dedicated teams in emergency services to rugged outdoor adventurers and esteemed organisations such as the US military and NASA—the SAM® Splint stands out for its revolutionary design.
Intelligently designed to easily fit in backpacks and mouldable to any curve, it’s perfect for stabilising injuries in unpredictable environments, creating multiple different splints for a range of areas of the body. This multi-application, compact design makes it ideal for on-the-go support.
Five sizes of SAM® Splints are available:
Poc-Kit Evacuation Stretcher
An ultra-portable, pocket-sized stretcher. Compact and versatile: designed for rapid deployment from a drawstring pouch, with six carry handles. Made from strong, lightweight microlight polyester, it supports up to 23 stone (146 kg) and serves multiple purposes beyond evacuation, including as a shelter or ground sheet.
Read more about using splints:
 | How To Apply A Prometheus Pelvic SplintLearn how to use the Prometheus Pelvic Splint in this short, easy-to-follow demonstration. |
 | How To Apply A Prometheus Traction SplintLearn how to use the Prometheus Traction Splint in this short, easy-to-follow demonstration. |
 | SAM SPLINT - The most universal splint on the marketLearn about how the SAM Splint was first invented and how it's used across a wide range of uses across and beyond the emergency sector. |
| | More Lifesaving Videos, Articles & BrochuresVisit our information centre to stay up to date with the latest advice from healthcare professionals. |
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