


First Aid & Repair Kit

DCF Structural Integrity:
Dyneema Composite Fabric offers a tensile strength of 3,100 N/50 mm at 0.53 g/cm³—outclassing nylon or polyester in weight-to-durability metrics. Paired with the YKK Aquaguard zipper’s water-repellent coating, the pouch withstands submersion and abrasion, securing contents through rain-soaked miles or granite scrambles.
Component Optimization:
Fourteen items target critical needs: waterproof bandages and Leukotape (1 yd) manage wounds with minimal mass; Threadlock (4) and Airlock (2) patches repair fabrics and inflatables via adhesive bonding; water purification tablets (10) treat 20 liters. At 70g, it’s a calculated balance of utility and ultralight design for thru-hiking demands.
