Presented here is a concept for a first aid kit with a lightweight and rigid protective outer casing which is designed to be attached to a hiker's backpack and provide easy access to the emergency medical equipment within it. The rigid casing, when necessary, can be easily detached using a quick release mechanism and used as a splint for broken extremities.
The first aid kit within the rigid casing is a foldable array of pockets and compartments, similar to a wash bag, made of heavy-duty waterproof fabric with velcro fasteners.
Accessing the kit itself is quick and easy, all the user has to do is press the red buttons on the sides of the lid and pull the kit out. The lid contains a compact waterproof LED flashlight.
