VERY USEFUL!
Fantastic! I absolutely love this product and the concept. This is one of my favorite med kits I’ve had. My usual gripe with these types of med kits is typically a difficulty in getting everything back in place, and a complete disorganization. Both of those gripes are completely solved with this product. It is very easy to roll it back up, and fit it back inside the tape and bag.
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What A First Aid Kit Should Have Been All Along
A medical-grade kit designed for the injuries you'll actually face, from sprains and fractures to deep cuts, when help isn't nearby.
4.8 (302)
Trusted in 80+ Field Emergencies
What A First Aid Kit Should Have Been All Along
A medical-grade kit designed for the injuries you'll actually face, from sprains and fractures to deep cuts, when help isn't nearby.
Comprehensive Care for Common Injuries
Medical-Grade Supplies, Thoughtfully Selected
HSA/FSA Approved
Organized for Fast, Intuitive Use
Built by a Doctor, Tested in the Field
Just Over 1 Pound, Compact, and Easy to Carry
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What's Inside?
The Duct-Aid Ultimate First Aid Kit is built around versatility — giving you the ability to treat a wide range of injuries with a compact, organized system rather than dozens of single-purpose items.
At the core of the kit is Duct-Aid’s patented medical-grade duct tape, paired with modular bandaging, wound care, and essential tools that adapt to many situations.
Your kit includes:
30 feet of patented medical-grade duct tape
Engineered to be skin-safe while providing the strength needed for wound care, compression, and support
288 customizable bandage templates
Use pre-cut sizes or trim to fit nearly any wound, location, or injury type
Wide 3-inch format
Provides better coverage and easier dressing of larger wounds
34 total bandages
Gauze, non-adherent pads, large ABD dressing, and cotton stockinette for layered wound care
10 essential first aid tools
Selected to address a broad range of common injuries in the field
18 single-use medication packets
Prepared for multiple everyday first aid needs
Patent-pending pocketed organization system
Individual pockets keep every component visible, accessible, and easy to re-pack after use
Convertible carry system
Can be configured as a sling or used for improvised support when needed
Cinch sack and carabiner included
Designed for easy carry in vehicles, packs, or go-bags
Dimensions & Specs
Dimensions: 3" × 3" × 2"
Weight: 1 lb 4 oz.
FDA Registration Number: 083457***
Small enough to carry every day. Capable enough to matter when it counts.
Dimensions & Specs
Dimensions: 5 1/4" (L) x 5 1/4" (W) x 3 1/4" (H)
Weight: > 1lb.
FDA Registration Number: 083457***
Why medical-grade duct tape?
Duct tape has long been used as an improvised solution in first aid — but traditional duct tape was never designed for skin or medical use.
Duct-Aid began when Dr. Mitch Melling, a board-certified physician, experienced a serious injury miles from professional care. With limited supplies available, he relied on duct tape as a temporary solution — and recognized both its potential and its shortcomings.
Over the next two decades, that experience led to the development of a tape specifically engineered for first aid: strong enough to provide support and compression, yet designed to be safer for use on skin and medical dressings.
Today, Duct-Aid medical-grade duct tape is trusted by outdoor professionals, first responders, and families as a versatile foundation for comprehensive first aid.
Care + Use
Duct-Aid is designed for practical, real-world use. Proper application ensures the best performance.
Application Guidelines
Apply tape to clean, dry skin or dressings whenever possible. While the tape is waterproof once applied, it will not adhere reliably to heavily wet surfaces.
Adhesion & Strength
For maximum hold, apply firm pressure during placement. Adhesion improves with proper surface preparation and consistent pressure.
VERY USEFUL!
This is at least to me, a lot more useful then those cheap, generic first-aid kits. Not only is the tape great for a quick patch up, but the number of things you could repair on the go if needed is astounding. If you can use duct tape, you can use duct-aid!
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Medical-Grade Materials
Physician Designed
FDA Registered
Patented Medical-Grade Tape
Skin-Safe Adhesive
Latex-Free
Comprehensive First Aid System
Organized for Fast Access
Compact & Lightweight
HSA/FSA Eligible
Medical-Grade Materials
Physician Designed
FDA Registered
Patented Medical-Grade Tape
Skin-Safe Adhesive
Latex-Free
Comprehensive First Aid System
Organized for Fast Access
Compact & Lightweight
HSA/FSA Eligible
Why Most First Aid Kits Fall Short in the Real World
Most Injuries Aren’t Catastrophic — But They Still Matter
Sprains, deep cuts, and fractures are far more common than worst-case trauma. Most kits ignore these entirely.
⚠️ Preparedness isn’t about extremes
Consumer Kits Aren’t Built for Stress or Reuse
Supplies spill, adhesives fail with sweat and movement, and nothing goes back in after the first use.
⚠️ “More items” ≠ more capability
Traditional Tape Was Never Meant for Skin or Care
Duct tape is strong but harsh. Medical tape is gentle but weak. Until now, you had to choose.
⚠️ Adhesion matters more than people realize
That’s why we built the Duct-Aid Ultimate IFAK
Why Medical-Grade Duct Tape Changes the Equation
Duct-Aid was built around a simple idea:
The most useful first aid tool is one that adapts to many injuries.
Our patented medical-grade duct tape combines:
Strength for compression and support
Skin-safety for medical use
Flexibility for improvised solutions
Reliability across many injury types
Instead of forcing injuries to fit your gear, Duct-Aid lets your gear adapt to the injury.
That’s why we built a comprehensive first aid system — not just another trauma kit.
Why 10,000+ Outdoorsmen Ditched Their “Red Bags” for Duct-Aid
The Duct-Aid Survival System
Designed around injuries, not a checklist of supplies
Designed For Injuries
Most kits are built by filling a bag with as many items as possible. Duct-Aid was designed by identifying the injuries people actually face — then selecting tools that can adapt to them.
Organized for Real Use, Not Just Storage
The pocketed roll system keeps supplies visible and usable, even after multiple injuries or repeated use.
Compact Without Sacrificing Function
Just over 1 lb and designed to be carried daily — because the best kit is the one that’s actually with you.
Medical-Grade Duct Tape as the Foundation
Instead of relying on dozens of single-use items, Duct-Aid uses a patented medical-grade duct tape that adapts to many injuries and applications.
Fewer Items, Greater Capability
Versatility replaces redundancy. Each component is selected for how many problems it can help solve — not how full it makes the kit look.
Built by a Board-Certified Physician
Designed by a physician with real-world experience, focused on practical first aid — not theoretical or textbook scenarios.
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One Kit. Any Situation. Anywhere.
Built to adapt across locations, injuries, and situations.
Camping & Overlanding
You’re miles from town.
Someone slips on loose rock.
A swollen ankle. A cut that won’t stay clean.
Movement still matters.
You need to clean, dress, support, and protect —
not just cover it and hope.
Duct-Aid lets you secure dressings,
add compression, and build support
that holds up to movement and dirt.
Treat it in camp.
Keep the trip from becoming an evacuation.
Roadside
You pull over to help.
Broken glass. Sharp metal. Adrenaline.
A deep cut. A twisted wrist.
Supplies scattered in the trunk.
You don’t need a bag full of single-use items —
you need something that adapts.
Duct-Aid helps you secure wounds,
stabilize joints, and keep dressings in place
until help arrives or you’re back on the road.
Real tools for the situations that actually happen.
Outdoors & Recreation
Bikes, blades, boards, tools.
Recreation comes with risk.
A fall turns into swelling.
A scrape won’t stay covered.
Standard bandages fail once things move,
get wet, or get dirty.
Duct-Aid is built for active environments —
layered wound care, reliable adhesion,
and support that moves with you.
Less improvising.
More getting back to what you were doing.
At Home
Most injuries don’t happen in the backcountry.
They happen at home.
Knives slip. Ladders wobble.
Kids fall. Projects go sideways.
You need more than paper towels and tape —
but not a trauma bag either.
Duct-Aid gives you medical-grade materials
to manage cuts, swelling, and minor injuries
without turning every incident into an ER visit.
Prepared for everyday reality.
Emergency & Disaster Situations
Power out. Roads blocked.
Help isn’t immediate.
Injuries still happen —
often more than one.
In these moments, adaptability matters more than volume.
Supplies need to stretch, not disappear after one use.
Duct-Aid was designed to handle a range of injuries
with a compact, organized system
that works even when conditions aren’t ideal.
A practical layer of preparedness
when plans fall apart.
Why Duct-Aid Is Different from Typical First Aid Kits
Patented Medical Grade Duct Tape
Compact Enough to Carry Daily
Re-packable After Use
Custom Fit Wound Coverage
Doctor Developed
Individual Pockets Per Item
Adaptable Across Many Injuries
Typical Kit
Budget Kits
Premium/Specialized Kits
Our Story
Why We Built Duct-Aid
Duct-Aid started with a simple question:
What actually helps when injuries don’t go according to plan?
Dr. Mitch Melling, a board-certified physician, experienced firsthand how limited most first aid supplies are when help isn’t immediately available. In that moment, improvisation mattered more than protocols — and adaptability mattered more than having the “right” single-purpose item.
That experience led to years of refinement and testing, resulting in Duct-Aid: a medical-grade duct tape and first aid system designed to adapt to real-world injuries, not ideal scenarios.
Today, Duct-Aid is trusted by outdoorsmen, families, and professionals who want a first aid kit built for practical use — not just to sit untouched in a bag.
Because real preparedness isn’t about having more gear.
It’s about having the right system.
You asked. We answer.
If you have any further questions beyond the ones addressed here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly customer service team. We’re always happy to assist you
Is Duct-Aid HSA/FSA eligible?
Yes. Duct-Aid is eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement. Users should confirm eligibility with their plan provider.
What makes Duct-Aid different from typical first aid kits?
Most first aid kits are assembled by filling a bag with items. Duct-Aid was designed by starting with the injuries people actually face, then selecting tools that can adapt to many situations. The result is a compact, reusable system built around versatility rather than single-purpose supplies.
Is Duct-Aid meant to replace a traditional first aid kit?
Duct-Aid is designed to complement or replace many everyday first aid kits, especially where adaptability and portability matter. Some users pair it with specialized trauma gear, while others rely on it as their primary kit for home, travel, and outdoor use.
What types of injuries is Duct-Aid designed to treat?
Duct-Aid is designed to help manage a wide range of common injuries, including cuts, abrasions, sprains, swelling, blisters, minor burns, and wound care that requires ongoing protection or support. It is not limited to a single injury type.
Why is medical-grade duct tape the foundation of the system?
Medical-grade duct tape offers a rare combination of strength, flexibility, and skin safety. It allows users to secure dressings, provide compression, build support, and adapt care as injuries change — reducing the need for dozens of single-use items.
Who is Duct-Aid designed for?
Duct-Aid is designed for people who want practical, real-world preparedness — including outdoorsmen, travelers, families, first responders, and anyone who values a compact, adaptable first aid solution
What type of adhesive does Duct-Aid use?
Duct-Aid uses a medical-grade, pressure-sensitive adhesive designed for first aid and medical dressing applications.
Is Duct-Aid safe for skin?
Yes. Duct-Aid is latex-free and designed to be skin-safe when used as directed. As with any adhesive, sensitivity can vary, so users should monitor skin condition during prolonged use.
Can Duct-Aid be applied directly to an open wound?
Duct-Aid should not be applied directly to an open wound. It is intended to secure appropriate wound dressings, bandages, or pads in place — not to replace them.
Is Duct-Aid latex-free?
Yes. Duct-Aid is 100% latex-free.
How long does the tape stay in place during use?
When applied to clean, dry skin or dressings with firm pressure, Duct-Aid provides strong, reliable adhesion. Duration varies based on movement, moisture, and environment, but it is designed to hold up in active, real-world conditions.
Does the kit include a tourniquet?
While Duct-Aid does not include a dedicated commercial tourniquet, the kit is designed to address a wide range of common injuries and to complement specialized trauma equipment when appropriate.
The included organization cloth, key ring, and carabiner can be used to create an improvised tourniquet if needed. The kit also includes a digital first aid guide (ebook) that shows how to configure and use the system, including how to create an improvised tourniquet, when proper training and judgment are applied.
Does the kit include a clotting agent?
No. Duct-Aid does not include a chemical clotting agent.
Clotting agents are specialized tools that often require training and proper judgment to use safely.
The kit does include a designated pocket for a clotting agent, allowing users who are trained or prefer a specific product to add their own. Duct-Aid focuses on adaptable wound care, compression, and support using medical-grade materials that are appropriate for a wide range of situations.
Is Duct-Aid intended for life-threatening bleeding?
Duct-Aid is designed to help manage injuries and stabilize situations until professional care is available. For severe, life-threatening bleeding, specialized trauma equipment and immediate medical attention are recommended.
Can Duct-Aid be used alongside trauma-specific gear?
Yes. Many users carry Duct-Aid alongside trauma-focused equipment. It works well as a versatile, everyday system that fills the gap between basic first aid and specialized tools.
How compact is the Duct-Aid kit?
The Duct-Aid kit is compact and lightweight — just over 1 lb — making it easy to carry in vehicles, packs, go-bags, or around the home.
Can the kit be re-packed after use?
Yes. Duct-Aid is designed to be re-packed and reused. The pocketed organization system helps keep supplies accessible even after multiple uses.
Where do most people carry Duct-Aid?
Common carry locations include vehicles, backpacks, camping and overlanding rigs, homes, workspaces, and travel bags. Many users choose Duct-Aid because it’s compact enough to keep close rather than leaving behind.
Is Duct-Aid waterproof or weather-resistant?
Duct-Aid tape is waterproof once applied to clean, dry surfaces. Like most first aid supplies, best performance is achieved when materials are protected from excessive moisture before use.
What comes included with the Duct-Aid kit?
The kit includes patented medical-grade duct tape, an organized pocketed cloth, dressings, tools, medications, a carry pouch with carabiner, and a digital first aid guide. Exact contents may vary by configuration.
Are refill components available?
Yes. Dressings, tools, and medication refill kits are available so users can replenish supplies without replacing the entire system.
What is your return or satisfaction policy?
Duct-Aid offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If the kit isn’t right for you, contact customer support within 30 days for return instructions.
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