Many of us take a small first aid kit on the trail whenever we go mountain biking but for epic, backcountry rides I like to be prepared for anything. Even on fairly short, local rides I’ve been in situations where I wish I had more gear – like the time a friend got severely dehydrated and we had to give him water straight from a small, dirty creek (he survived the dehydration but had a bad case of the runs at the hospital). That’s why I’m so stoked for Gear Pods’ Backcountry survival kit.
The GearPods canister system is modular and you can choose from pre-packaged kits (like the Backcountry which includes first aid and survival gear) or build your own using empty containers. The canisters look like those vacuum tube deals they use at the bank and fit your adjustable diameter bottle cage (though sadly it’s slightly too large for the standard cage I have). Fortunately the Backcountry is lightweight and compact enough to toss into your Camelbak for an all-day ride.
The Backcountry in stocked with items that can help you if you’re hurt, lost, hungry, thirsty, or cold. With first aid supplies, compass, whistle, keychain flashlight, fishing tackle, cook stove, water purification tablets, matches, mini saw, and much more, this kit has almost any situation covered. The kit even includes stuff to help you with MacGuyver-like bike repairs: duct tape, metal wire, and a sewing kit. The entire package is water-resistant which means all this important gear should stay dry even if you’re caught in a downpour.
If you like to get out and explore remote areas on your bike, consider bringing along a small survival kit like the GearPods Backcountry. It just might save your bacon!
Thanks to the folks at GearPods for providing the Backcountry for review.
