VSSL has made an M-O of crafting highly compact and portable survival kits and its latest, a collaboration with Mountain Standard, fits into a durable cylinder made of military-spec anodized aluminum. The kit is smaller than a 16-ounce water bottle, and yet contains an emergency whistle, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment, three different types of bandages, Ibuprofen, safety pins, tweezers, a razor blade, medical tape, gloves and more. Plus, the cylinder itself is a dual-mode flashlight with a compass attached at one end. Nobody wants to be put into a survival situation, and in lieu of a full-on end-of-days bug-out bag, the Mountain Standard x VSSL First Aid Kit is a minimal way to stay prepared, always.

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